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Although many may consider it ludicrous, I made the slightly misinformed decision to brave the onslaught of Christmas shoppers on Oxford Street this weekend. Partly to finish my Christmas shopping but also with the hope to revel in the true festivities of Christmas taking place in the heart of London. There’s no doubt that London...
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Christmas is a truly momentous time of year for many of us, filled with joy and happiness. Christmas for me is a nostalgic time of year linked with many happy memories of joyous times spent with family and friends. So, here are just some of the reasons why I for one and certainly looking forward...
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Since growing up Christmas has taken on a new, more important meaning to me and to so many of my friends and family. We may not wake up at 6am, rushing downstairs excitedly to see if Santa has been, since we now cherish those lie-ins. There are no Scalextrics, bikes and Baby Born to open,...
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In recent years it seems that the Christmas jumper has made a significant reprisal and the common rule being; the uglier, the better. From Joe public to Joseph Gordon-Levitt everyone’s getting in on the act, sporting an array of knitted snow scenes and clever Christmas puns – what’s not to love? Walk into any store...
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Every year I fall into the same trap. As I’m browsing through gift ideas, I see one so perfect for one particular family member that I can’t not buy it for them. Unfortunately, I already have a present for that family member, so now they’re getting two presents. Then I have to get two presents...
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December has arrived and it’s officially okay to break out the Eggnog and your favourite festive jumper and start getting excited about Christmas.  The fairy lights have been switched on everywhere and it’s only a matter of time before your social diary starts to get full. Holidays are officially coming! But no sooner than you...
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So Lords have started leaping and the geese are getting fat; like it or not Christmas is well and truly on its way. Whether you are a fully-fledged Christmas Elf or a scroogy bar-humbug type it’s time to face those packed high streets and more importantly get your wishlist off to Santa! Satuma’s and mince...
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While enjoying a pre-Christmas dinner with friends in Spain, I realised how important my job is for humanity. One of my friends explained that curiously, Santa had already arrived at her friend’s house and her Christmas tree was already full of Gucci, Louise Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana paper bags. The funny thing is that...
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