Ho Ho Ho!
Christmas is fast approaching everyone and so I would like to share with you my top fives!
This post is also to make up for the fact that I am completely rubbish and have not finished the second book in the christmas book club. I am really sorry about that but I have just not had the time, but I will get it done, I promise!
So let's get stuck in to the lists like we get stuck in to the turkey on christmas day!!
Top Five Christmas Films (1 is the bestest one EVER 5 is like great but not number 1)
1. Santa Claus the Movie - This will forever and always be my favourite Christmas film, he is the best Santa, I know it word for word, I have watched it every single Christmas repeatedly since forever. This will never be knocked off the number one spot, if you haven't seen it then can you please stop reading and go watch it, thank you.
2. Miracle on 34th Street - This film is so magical. Again another one I know all the words too, I blame my grandma. The most magical parts are when he's putting on his suit in Coles, when he speaks sign language to the little girl and the end court scene, that scene, man it gives me chills and feels and more feels which make tears.
(Have come too a sudden realisation that it is very hard to pick only five Christmas films.....)
3. Scrooge (The one with Albert Finney) You can't have Christmas without Scrooge, you just can't. This is a classic, great songs and great portrayal of Scrooge. This is the version of Scrooge that I was brought up on ( and the muppets obviously, light the lamp not the rat) but this means more because it's a family fave!
4. Nativity - Okay so this is relatively new, the main reason I love this film is because of Mr Poppy, he is hilarious, that and the songs are so catchy. It's just a really great feel good, festive, family film! ( Number two is also really really good and I haven't seen number 3 yet!)
5. Home Alone - Do I really need to say why this is in the top five?!
Also: Polar Express, Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Christmas, Elf, Arthur Christmas and Santa Who are great ones.
If you are wanting a slightly more sophisticated festive spirit then my top picks are, The Holiday, While you were sleeping and Love Actually.
(Are there enough days in the month to get through all of those films on top of everything else?)
Top Five Christmas Songs
1. Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin Stevens
2. Mistletoe and Wine - Cliff Richard
3. Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea
4. Last Christmas - Wham
5. Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
Generally speaking though, I love all Christmas songs, who doesn't? Especially when Michael Buble is singing them!! *swoon*
Top Five Christmas Foods
I thought about including these in my general Christmas top five list but there were too many because I bloody love food!
1. Pigs in blankets - These are the best part of Christmas dinner. No arguments.
2. Mince Pies - I actually think I have eaten more mince pies than Santa so far.... Om nom nom.
3. Costa White Hot Chocolate - Okay so technically not a food but it only comes out at Christmas and it's in that sort of category..... I don't like normal hot chocolate but white hot chocolate is the greatest. Not with the raspberry sauce on top though, however, ask for it with chocolate sprinkles, you won't regret it!!
4. Mince Pie Cookies - Thank you Tesco...Just.... Thank you! They are what they say they are and they are amazing.
5. Pigs in blankets - They're that good they get to be on the list twice.
General Christmas Top Fives
1. Christmas Decorations - This is anything for the ones that go on the tree to cushions and bedding and candles and singing things, just all of it. I'm one of those people that has everything up in the last couple of days of November because when it gets to December I want to be surrounded by Christmas, I want the fairy lights from the Christmas tree to be the only thing glowing, I just want to enjoy it, from start to finish.
2. Christmas jumpers - Bloody love me a Christmas jumper, I only have five at the minute but the aim is to have one for every day of the month next year!
3. Writing Christmas cards and wrapping presents - Most people hate this part or find it boring but it always get's me feeling super festive and I always pick paper and cards depending on the person and of course I have to have matching tags and if I can be bothered then we go for a ribbon!
4. Christmas cracker jokes - Yes they are awful and yes I have probably heard them a gazzillion times but I'm still going to laugh!
5. Christmas Day - I love this day but for very different reasons than when I was younger. Now I love seeing my little brother getting all excited because Santa has been and I love seeing people open what I bought them but I think I just love having that family time! Yes we always get family time but Christmas day just feels a little bit more special I think because you get to see all the other family members that you usually don't get a chance to see. In saying this I would just like to say it's also important to remember all the people that are missing out on a family Christmas because they're serving their country or because they work in public services and they're busy saving lives in one way or another - to you people and to your families, you're amazing <3
(I also like to go through the tv guide and pick out everything I'm watching over Christmas and I LOVE carols by candle light at the church on Christmas eve, it's so festive and lovely!)
I hope that this has got you feeling merry and bright, only 15 more sleeps!!!
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