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17 December – it’s a Christmas cracker!
christmas | Northern Ireland life

17 December – it’s a Christmas cracker!

Before blogging introduced me to others Christmas traditions around the world, I hadn’t really appreciated that Christmas crackers weren’t gracing everyone’s table on Christmas Day! I think they have reached the shores of Canada and Australia and other Commonwealth countries, but if you are reading this from another corner of the world, do let me…

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Our Christmas Day Traditions in Northern Ireland
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Our Christmas Day Traditions in Northern Ireland

Following on from our Christmas Eve traditions …. here is a traditional Christmas in our house. The alloted time for our 8 year old to come in and wake us up was 7am, but as he was sick in the night with a high temperature and we saw him at 4am, 5am and 6am ……..

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Our Christmas Eve Traditions in N Ireland
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Our Christmas Eve Traditions in N Ireland

Since we were married (20 years ago – eeek!) we have accumulated number of Christmas traditions, with quite a few specifically for Christmas Eve. My favourite thing about Christmas Eve is NOT GOING OUT to the shops! If it ain’t bought by now, it isn’t going to be! I love staying home on Christmas Eve,…

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Getting to know you – Christmas version – Part 1
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Getting to know you – Christmas version – Part 1

I came across this Christmas Meme / Questionnaire and thought I would share a wee bit of my Christmas here in N Ireland.   1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? A bit of both – depends on the gift 2. Real tree or artificial?  Defintiely artificial – we now have 3 artificial trees! (and all…

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On 30th December …… a Christmas recap (in lots of photos)
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On 30th December …… a Christmas recap (in lots of photos)

Before we pack away the Christmas decor, I am recapping out festive season – this highlights and favourite photos.  I am taking part in YOU CAPTURE over at Folding Laundry which this week is about capturing the holiday magic……. Presents to unwrap Gifts to assemble A VERY white Christmas   Snowmen to build Carol services…

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On 24th December…..twas the night before Christmas
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On 24th December…..twas the night before Christmas

Well, the food is prepared, as much as it can be. There is a HUGE turkey waiting, having been Gordoned! The table is set We have had our Christmas walk – for the first time I can remember in lots of “proper” snow! New pyjamas modelled  The Advent Candles have been lit, and a carol…

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