Christmas in July: The Time is Upon Us!

Christmas in July: The Time is Upon Us!

My second favourite time of year has arrived. There’s no telling my first, surely? Dust off your Santa hat, winter in the midst of summer is digitally here. And no, this isn’t a hallucination from heat exhaustion, I’m being serious! Mulled wine or a slush puppie? Hey, what’s wrong with refreshments? I know what you’re [...]

Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas to all!

I’m still recovering from a turkey hangover, how about you? The official day for the all important Crimbo has been and unfortunately gone but this is the time where we stay in our jim jams and drag it out for all it’s worth, with the radio times magazine glued onto my lap with old sticky [...]

What Is Your Favourite Christmas Movie?

What Is Your Favourite Christmas Movie?

I've had a recent awakening, festive movies don't have to be cheesy and predictable, oh no that's so last year. There are a few gems that are incredibly touching, saddening at times and remind you just how lucky you are to be loved! I saw 'Love Actually' recently. Yes, I've been living on another planet [...]

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 [...]