Inside John Lewis Christmas Market London
At this point we've taken you through Selfridges and Harrod's but there's another department store in London that really glams up for the Holidays; the John Lewis Christmas Market. Half of the third floor of this huge Oxford Street department store is a Winter Wonderland unlike any other. The focal point of the John Lewis Christmas market is by far the wide selection of Christmas ornaments in all sorts of amazing themes. For nearly every display Christmas tree, they have dozens of selections of ornaments and adornments to buy. On top of that, they have one of the best Personalised…
DIY Christmas Hamper on a Budget
G'day from Australia! My name is Bec, mum of four amazing children, and I write from my Facebook page 'Mum Plus Four'. Chantelle has kindly asked me to share about my very popular DIY Christmas hamper that I shared a few weeks back. At the beginning of my Christmas countdown posts, I asked readers to start writing out lists. Everything from Christmas cards lists to gifts and Secret Santa. But for this special task, we focused on Christmas make and bake treats. After writing down the recipes, the ingredients are then listed to create a 'hamper' of personalised items. I've…
Inside Harrods Christmas World
When it comes to Christmas in London, the department stores go all out, especially Harrods Christmas World. Launched in early September every year, it might not be the first (that honour goes to Selfridges Christmas Shop). Multiple Rooms decorated for the Holidays, lots of beautiful Christmas Trees, and dozens and dozens of Harrods-themed ornaments to choose from, it is by far our favourite Christmas Shop in London. We made a special trip to take lots of photos to share with you, and we'll be giving away a Harrods-themed gift (read more at the end of this post). Without further adou,…
Italian Christmas Traditions and Celebrations
Like most predominantly Catholic countries, Italian Christmas Traditions the festivities for Christmas begin early December. The Feast of Immaculate Conception takes place on December the 8th, and is a national holiday it Italy. As is St. Stephens day, on December 26th. Decorations It is an Italian Christmas Tradition to put out your Nativity Scene and decorate your Christmas Tree on this day. Festivities continue until January with the Feast of the Epiphany. Many Italians will spend Christmas Eve in Church. Catholic influences are still very predominant in Italy's Christmas Traditions, as Nativity Scenes are very important, a tradition believed to…