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Have you begun Christmas prep? (C*****mas for those who dislike this holiday)

Marianne72

[Please if you don't enjoy Christmas, do not respond to this thread - I want to keep it joyous for those who do!].

Anyone started preparing for Ch****mas? Last week I made mincemeat. This week is apricot chutney, and next caramalized onion chutney. One item a week works nicely, finishing on Ch****mas eve with sausage rolls. It's more manageable within the weekly budget I set myself and a nice tracker as the weeks go forward. How do you plan your eats? Any new ideas? What are your favourites for this holiday especially things you only make, or buy, at this time of year?

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  • in reply to Marianne72

    Gift cards always feel like a cop out somehow, I know so many people who are difficult to buy for and have a stack of gift cards that they don't know what to use for. They don't want to buy something normal and householdy like new bedding, but they don't "need" anything they think is present worthy.

    I actually get asked for a box of random weird sh1t, because it's a complete surprise. One present for my DiL is a steam punk inspired bee necklace as she likes bees and I think it's a really original piece of jewelry. I've found some books for my step DiL and son and my son's gathering suggestions for what he wants, although it will probably be a kindle bought jointly by Mum and me. I've even made a list for me!

    I've various jams, ketchups, pickles and chutneys for xmas presents and I will have to make a ginger cake or they'll be howls of outrage from both sons.