It’s December first and for us, the official start of Christmas. We spent most of yesterday tidying up the apartment prior to putting the Christmas tree up, and hanging our favourite decorations, only to make more of a mess. Thankfully, the OH did another quick turn about with the hoover. Ain’t I the lucky one?
We’re not big on doing Advent Calendars, it was never a tradition for me as a kid growing up. With six kids to cope with at Christmas, my parents had to prioritise every last penny towards the necessary things. Though, we’d get a well filled stocking that got slowly filled over the course of December with little gifts and treats.
The OH suggested we do something similar by putting a lot of silly little things in our stockings. Not that we’re hard up for money or anything. It’s just what do you buy someone who wants for nothing?
Pre Covid we had already started weaning ourselves off buying presents and chose instead to gift to a number of our favourite charities. We can’t make a lot of difference in the world, but gifting can help especially at this time of year.
As for the rest of the family? We’re a small group this side of the pond, so we do one main present each, though my sister-in-law always goes crazy. No matter what pact we’ve agreed on, she will always do her own thing. And, well, to be honest, I love her for her generosity. She always makes Christmas sparkle for me. Especially as this isn’t my favourite time of year.
And you, do you buy advent calendars, or make them yourself? And what other traditions, if any, do you have leading up to the big day?
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