Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

What immediately enters your mind when you think of Christmas? Food, presents, laying down... oh and family time. What's happened to being grateful, living in the moment and attending midnight mass? Unheard of in today's generation. Indoctrination here is key. The decline in appreciating the meaning and concept of wholesome family time without the bells [...]

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

There's no right or wrong time to bring out the old tree to decorate. Or is there? Real trees of course have a specified shelf life which is usually December. But with artificial trees... now you're talking. I have been known to decorate a Christmas tree once or twice in September. I neither confirm nor [...]

Christmas in July is HERE!

Christmas in July is HERE!

'Tis the season to have a festive taster. I'm not making this up. Cancel Summer, Winter is officially calling! Is it sad that Christmas is my favourite time of year, which automatically makes July one of my favourite months. To novices, I'm getting ahead of myself, we're only halfway through the year and I've made [...]