Christmas round up!

So, Christmas is actually almost here, just a few weeks until we are thrown in to the midst of wrapping, mince pies, long lost aunts and turkey curry.

It’s such a whirlwind leading up to the ‘big day’ isn’t it?? and a proper stress trying to figure out what to buy for people. Not only do you have to figure this out but you also have the other added mission of telling people what you may want when asked.

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love giving and receiving gifts and there are lots of things we all want isn’t there? But when put on the spot you find yourself asking for something you need rather than want… hmmm Chanel No 5, suede boots, a lovely blusher you’ve had your eye on. However, before you know it you’re unwrapping a toaster.

However, it comes round quick which means it ends quick, so we need to relish it as being surrounded with friends, family and bubbles (the alcohol kind) is much better than going back to sit at your gloomy desk on January 3rd…Only at this time the Champagne bubbles are replaced with that of Alka Seltzer.

Part of the fun is all the stuff on the tele in the news and the like, so we have done a little round up of what’s going down this Christmas…

The Downton Christmas Special

We love a bit of Downton but quite frankly the past two Christmas episodes have made us suicidal. In 2012 we had the trauma of the charming Matthew being killed off, which cumulated in Lady Mary being even more sombre and in personable than usual for the whole of season four. Last Christmas we watched Edith struggle with leaving her baby in Switzerland – as sad as this was it did lead to a good storyline for her this season – which we think she probably needed.

It is promised though that year’s Christmas special will be heart-warming and bring a nice lump to the throat. We’ll see the Crawley’s head off to Brancaster Castle in Northumberland for a rather lovely festive shooting party. However, we do need a bit of drama and it seems this may come in the form of Anna and Bates’ fate. Tune in on Christmas day.

Other Christmas tele

There is loads of other good stuff to look forward to as well, including all the fab Christmas specials such as Doctor Who, Strictly, Miranda and it wouldn’t be quite right without The Snowman and Snowdog. And it goes without saying that we’ll be treated to all the obvious dramas that are going to unfold on the square, in the Woolpack and on the street – I mean its Christmas so there will probs be an explosion of some sort, a jilted bride and a shock truth. Find more Christmas tele stuff here

Who is top of the charts?

It’s going to be the usual race to the number one spot, with contenders being the X Factor winner, a previous X Factor winner, a previous X Factor contestant, an X Factor band and the new band aid single. Tom Odell is also up for it with his John Lewis ad song ‘Real Love’ and believe it or not Peter Andre is having a crack at it with a new song ‘Christmas Time’s for Family’ on sale in Iceland all over the UK.

Top of the Toys

Let’s check out the top toys then according to Hamleys this year. It’s no surprise to see the Frozen characters coming in to the top ten with skating Elsa and Anna dolls going for £40 each. Apps are now controlling playtime, with Xeno an interactive baby monster that is controlled by a dedicated app. Plus, Barbie is on the technology train with a tech controlled bag that allows kids to hold against any type of clothing and it changes accordingly – a huge step forward from the days of when Barbie used to just hang out with Ken at the mall. For the boys, there is a 20inch Transformers robot coming in at £115. Check out the full run down here

We wish you a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Don’t forget to check out our Christmas Offer, plus look out for our January sale!

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