Christmas Corner

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Shocked into this by shiney's terrible confession that she sees no good in Christmas cards, I open my seasonal corner as a haven to all those of us who hold the celebration of Christmas as sacred.

The lights are twinkling around us, the tree is sitting in the corner (not decorated yet, as it is, even for the most keen of us, a little early), and Santa is still compiling his lists. (Because he knows, you know).

As I am in charge of the festive corner, Champagne is in order.

We know, natch, that all is a bit too soon. But, if you're a real Christmas Corner afficionado, you've probably started some of your Christmas shopping.

So here is a place for the like minded amongst us. Share shopping tips, a recipe or two - or just enjoy a virtual glass of bubbly.

aww thanks BIWI.

Hoping it'll be a good one this year, just need to sort a goose and a real tree

Tree was promised to the DS's last year when we "thought" it was our last every Christmas in this house........told them we'd make this year special by having a proper tree.......we're actually back in the house but they still remember my promise of a real tree.

And I've told DH we'll have goose for Christmas.........so I need to source one that's not stupid price.

Just need to decide what to get for the DS's for Christmas, really haven't got a clue. Need one "big" (as in size - not price ) present each and a few small (even cheaper) ones just to make it look good.

DH - god knows, the other day was thinking "keyboard/synthesiser", now I think he'd prefer and Ipod or perhaps an MP3 player (I just wish he'd make up his mind what his next electrical "thing" is going to be).

Oooooh yes, can I join in? I adore Christmas! Ds and dh have birthdays withing days of Xmas just to be awkward too

I ahve bought most of ds presents for birthday and xmas and have got my nephews and know what I am getting almost everyone else. Have bought a couple of deorations for the tree and am trying to work out how to keep mil, us and my mum all happy on the big day

So exciting!

Sorry chaps, but RL is calling and I have to go to work.

I know, I know, it's ridiculous, but that's how it is in the BIWI house today.

Can I join you?

I have done about half of my Christmas shopping already. Lots of bargains to be had for those of us who are organised!
I went to the garden centre and got my lovely Yankee Candles in festive aromas. Silver Bells is gorgeous, it smells of Christmas trees and I am very tempted to light it soon!

Can I join please!

I started yesterday with the purchase of some stocking fillers and now I've got the bug. I'm determined to make a huge dent in my list of things to be done this week

I have just reserved DS2 (nearly 6) "main" present from Argos.

DH is faffing with his re-found MP3 player and DS2 wants to listen in the whole time. DH turned to me and said

"can just imagine DS2 with one of these dancing round the room to his hearts content without the music bugging everyone else"

I would like to join!!

Dc4 is due on Xmas day, so I have to be planned! Have done half, got some bargains inargos, scooters and upsy daisy bed toy.

I'm not getting dhs present until end of November though, but if everyone else is done it's all good. Dh gets very involved too so makes it easier.

We are staying at home this year, dh cooks, but may get pre prepared things (m&s) just incase I need dh for help with dc4 etc.

Can I join too?

I have a few stocking fillers and my mum and I are having a xmas shopping day on 13th nov (i know its a friday but what can you do?), DH is even taking the day off work to look after DS!

DS is 3 but doesnt seem to "get" chrsitmas yet, but we starting to try to get him excited!

And for christmas i would like......Brendan Cole (obviously!)

Ooh, can I join? I love Christmas!

The Christmas cake has been made for a couple of weeks and I'm periodically feeding it brandy. Only have 2 Christmas presents left to buy (for my parents). Christmas food shopping is ordered and will be delivered by the lovely Waitrose man on the 22nd December. I've been making little cards to go in our new Advent calendar with things to do on them.

Can't wait!

I#ve amde 2 cakes, 2 to go and maybe a few gift ones.

Pud being amde friday by me and the boys, I ahve shillings all ready.

some of the ds's at a LA skateboarding class rigt now,see if they like it before we buy them one. Oh and to teach safety obv.

Fot some bargains on bid up TV earlier- never used them before but Mum is addicted so made sense.

I've made 2 cakes too. And now that there's brandy in the house, am enjoying a splash in my coffee when I come in.
I've done stocking shopping and nieces and nephews (mostly).
And am squirrelling away some decoration bits, ribbons, cinnamon sticks florist wire etc.

and me, I'd like to join too ! I love Christmas, and have already bought DD'S main present.
Have already booked Selfridges Grotto, and a Christmas train ride near to where I live.

Hello All. Have been awol from MN for a couple of months but the Christmas section has drawn me back.

Ruby - are you the Ruby I know?

oooh can i join please? i love christmas and get more excited every year. have bought most of my pressies and cant wait to start wrapping them. i would put the decorations up in october if i could! bought sherry t'other day to make a start on puddings etc

I love christmas too..
have been updating my christmas card list with all new addresses ready for the cards

worked out things to go on my christmas list
going to make the cakes on wednesday night thursday whilst the boys are away.

so many stocking fillers marked in catalogues just need to actually buy them now

anyone got gorgeous ideas for things to put in my advent calendar.. I was thinking they could be clues to where a treat is hidden as the pockets are rather tiny to hold 2 things for the boys.