My Little Christmas: Archive

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My Top 5 Christmas Songs

As we’re nearly 2 weeks into the New Year, Christmas is starting to feel like it was a long time ago. So let’s reminisce and look back at the festive songs that blessed our eardrums, as I choose my top 5. 5. The Pogues – Fairytale of New York (1987) This classic song by Irish punk group The Pogues features British singer Kirsty MacColl. The song isn’t exactly the happiest Christmas song, as they...

Jan 12th

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Guide to last-minute Christmas shopping

Last-minute shopping isn’t for the faint-hearted. To avoid acquiring a clutch of gifts that are destined to appear on eBay or in a supporting role on the tip, don’t panic-buy. Make the most of new technology and new gift ideas – many of which are designed especially for the procrastinators among us. Regardless of what survivalists, recruitment consultants and religious authorities may believe,...

Dec 22nd

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A Luxury Christmas for Less

The BBC recently claimed “the lowest price for an acceptable Christmas for a low-income family with two children is £182.” That includes presents. It seems like a tough target, but here are a few easy tricks to keep costs down, at least for food: http://www.flickr.com/photos/flem007_uk/4212751873/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Plan ahead When I was a student, everyone ate Sainsbury’s Basics...

Dec 21st

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Dec 2nd

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Nov 21st

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Nov 21st

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Birmingham Christmas Parties, a Few Festive Ideas....

Well it’s got to that time of year again when we’re all frantically trying to think of ideas for the office Christmas party. In all of the offices I have worked in before, I’ve seen a few arguments and a hint of jealousy as staff members fight over who gets the honour and exciting task of organising the office Christmas party (as well as a good excuse not to do so much work that month). I’d...

Nov 2nd

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Oct 31st

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Let It Be Christmas

So remember, whilst December brings the only Christmas Day, in the year let there be Christmas in the things you do and say. Wouldn’t life be worth the living. Wouldn’t dreams be coming true if we kept the Christmas spirit all the whole year through? - Author: Unknown Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasukaru76/4220438446/

Oct 31st

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Oct 18th

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How to say 'Merry Christmas' in different...

Most of us relate Christmas as a time for being together with family, friends and, sometimes, feeling closer to people we don’t normally feel that close. Well, at least we tend to be more understanding… even if it’s for the sake of Christmas ;-). It’s the thought of ‘togetherness’ what’s made me think of all the people who will be celebrating this special...

Oct 18th

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Sep 30th

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Gourmet Christmas Cuisine

For many of us, the festive season brings with it a chance to indulge in our favourite foods. Gathering around the table brings friends and family together over the holiday period, and with Christmas around the corner, it will soon be time to consider which festive foods should have pride of place this winter. The cheeseboard is a traditional component of the Christmas meal and bound to be a...

Sep 21st

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Christmas and Childhood Memories

… my dad putting that fabulous Christmas hamper on top of the table and the feeling of an inmense excitement before opening it… (read full article from the original source: Christmas Filled With Amazing Aromas).

Sep 14th

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“I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time;...”

Sep 9th

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