How early for Christmas decorations?

[Lossit Lass]

Don't remember ever hearing Santa - apart from "him" opening a squeaky drinks cabinet we had when I was wee - you know the kind that spun round to reveal the bottles!! He drunk sherry in those days GG!

[Lossit Lass]

Have any of you read 'The Christmas Box' by Richard Paul Evans? I'm sure you have Lass as it was in the States I was introduced to it. I've read the trilogy and there is nothing sadder and more inspirational than The first. Really recommended for a Christmas treat and a Christmas greet!

Sorry I missed this post, GG......actually, I haven't read this but just looked it up online & realize I think I have a copy! I'm gonna go look for it in a few...

[Govangirl]

Oh I hope you have it, Lass! How could you have such a book and not have read it? Please read it soon if you find it, before Christmas. It's a very easy read! It's a tale about the true meaning of life - how you need to cherish every minute and what is really important. AND it's about the real meaning of Christmas. Don't read it without a box of tissues near!

Ags, you simply must read it. Someone told me it's hard to find in this country but I have an extra copy and can send it to you. Sometimes, we need a good greet!

[Lossit Lass]

GG - i just got thru looking in 3 different places for it but can't find it...I thought I had a copy, unless I'm remembering someone else's book shelves Anyway...I'll be sure to get it from the library!!

[Ags]

Back to Christmas though - I have to have my yearly fix of Miracle on 34th Street!!

Which version, Ags? And have YOU seen 'The Christmas Shoes' too?

And HAVE you read 'The Christmas Box' L4L?

I am VERY embarrassed to admit that the version we have in this house is the "MODERN ONE" !! Forgive me
Haven't seen "the Christmas Shoes" or read "the Christmas box" but after a google, both are on the Christmas list!! 2 boxes of kleenex on order too!
Kleenex should sponsor me!! I managed to be the most embarrassing mother in the whole wide world when i cried at High School Musical 3 the other night poor child had her head in her hands - she kind of spoke to me today so maybe I am forgiven
I always thought it was the dads job to be the embarrassing parent

[Govangirl]

That is exactly the same with me and my daughter! She says it is mortifying when we go to the pictures! When we went to see Mamma Mia and that bit came on when she was singing to her daughter about 'slipping through my fingers' I was well away!!!!! Caitlin moved along a seat as she said I was 'making rude noises' but it was only quiet sobbing!!!!!!!!

And it's the modern version we have too! Caitlin loved that wee girl in it as she watched 'Matilda' 20 times!

[Ags]

That is exactly the same with me and my daughter! She says it is mortifying when we go to the pictures! When we went to see Mamma Mia and that bit came on when she was singing to her daughter about 'slipping through my fingers' I was well away!!!!! Caitlin moved along a seat as she said I was 'making rude noises' but it was only quiet sobbing!!!!!!!!

And it's the modern version we have too! Caitlin loved that wee girl in it as she watched 'Matilda' 20 times!

same here!! Saw Mamma Mia twice in the cinema and Kirsten bought it for me on Monday as a late birthday pressie! Her and I "cooried" up on the couch in the afternoon then Dad was made to watch it in the evening so that was two bouts of sobbing at "slipping through my fingers" - and also at Piers singing "when all is said and done"

We love that wee girl too - Mara Wilson i think??. Matilda and Mrs Doubtfire are big favourites in this house!!!!

[Ags]

Ags, you simply must read it. Someone told me it's hard to find in this country but I have an extra copy and can send it to you. Sometimes, we need a good greet!

Thank you so much but no need. Managed to get it on amazon!! Half the parcels arriving at this house next week are for me

[UP THE ROAD]

Putting up the decorations tonight and getting the Xmas Cards done by the end of the week as hate writing them. Going to Debenhams Sale and Princes Street tomorrow to finish off my Xmas shopping-hopefully all wrapped up pronto and then I can go out nearer Xmas for a meal and obviously at least one night out on the town and have a laugh watching all these poor people who leave their shopping to the last minute, all rushing around Princes Street going mad which results in the east end of the town totally blocked leaving folk with Shopping Rage--hate it and have avoided it for years--rather nurse a hangover.

[The Hitman]

I love the build up to Xmas, it's great however Christmas day must be the longest, single most boring day of the year!

[LANDROVER ROGER]

I love the build up to Xmas, it's great however Christmas day must be the longest, single most boring day of the year!

You can pick your friends but not your family.That is why it is boring.

[NelsonL1995]

I dont know about decorations and I dont put them up anyway..

My family put them up about 5 days away from Christmas tbh..

The thing that really bugs me in Christmas songs on the Radio. I mean like, on the radio during November..
Not that bad now though..

Anybody else feel the same about Christmas songs?

[Ags]

We are now awaiting the arrival of Santa AND The Tooth Fairy!!!!!!!!!

[Bobbie En Tejas]

Did you lose a tooth, ags?

[gizmo]

My family put them up about 5 days away from Christmas tbh..

Just about right I would have thought....

The thing that really bugs me in Christmas songs on the Radio. I mean like, on the radio during November..
Not that bad now though..
Anybody else feel the same about Christmas songs?

Xmas songs in supermarkets drive me up the wall, I can just about cope with them in toyshops etc but not in Tescos for Gods sake.. I went into a chipshop about 3 weeks ago (they were waiting on chips ) and they had Slade playing at full blast while the girls behind the counter had on their zany Rudolf flashing antlers (hysterical ).. Do they really think I would buy more chips (that is why they play it in Tescos) because Noddy Holder is screaming in my ear... Ach well, rant done.... Seasons Greetings to one and all