5 Christmas Activities That won’t Break the Bank
As a money-saving blogger, I’m always on the lookout for ways to save some cash. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t want to enjoy life too. Christmas can be an incredibly expensive time of year, particularly if you have a large family. There are presents to buy, food to prepare, and of course the odd Christmas night out to fund too. I love Christmas, and because I don’t want to spend the festive season counting the pennies, I save up throughout the year so that I know I’ve got the funds ready for gifts and all of those other…
6 Ways to Use Your Family Time this Christmas
Christmas is a magical time of year for many reasons, but one of the best things about it is the time we get to spend with our family. All year long, we rush around with work and school with stolen moments together, but Christmas is the time to make up for all of that. While the idealised image of Christmas involves snow, indulgent food, joyful games, and cosy evenings by the fire, essentially it is time for the family to reconnect. However, the reality is not quite so picture perfect. The closer we get to Christmas, the busier we will…
Christmas Celebrations and Traditions of Japan
Mostly, the Christmas Celebrations in Japan are the usual Christian traditions without its religious matrix as practised in a country where only one per cent of its population are Christians. Nevertheless, the Japanese as a whole celebrate Xmas with curious vigor that can rival those of believers. In Japan, you will find all the universal symbols representing Xmas filling not only the homes but even the communities. The Japanese industry provided the Christian nations with supplies of Holiday decorations, toys and trinkets. The Japanese community later absorbed these practices. How does Japan Celebrate Christmas? Added for 2019, I recorded a…
Your Christmas Countdown List
Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? No, it’s never too early. For those of us who’ve been planning the big day since July, Christmas is getting tantalisingly close but there’s still an awful lot to do and get organised. In this blog we’re looking at your Christmas Countdown, a list that’s going to help you stay on track as you plan a Christmas meal that brings all the family together. Write it Order It’s all in your head, so now’s the time to get it all down on paper. Go backwards from Christmas Day lunch and plan…