Normally my Christmas day is a bit hectic with it starting in the morning at my mum's giving presents before heading to a family friend's house for nibbles and drinks. Then not long after arriving we head off again, normally an hours drive up to Melbourne, to my uncle's where we do the normal Christmas lunch. It's actually been better the last few years now that most of the cousins are of an age where they can actually be useful and the rest of the family has opened up a little and had more fun (story of my Auntie asking her father if he died in the war was a particular highlight last year) than they normally would.

Then, after that I scoot back down to the same family friend's house where I spend the rest of the night with my two longest running friends and we open the presents we bought for each other and play games and watch movies till late-late-late. I always look forward the last portion of the day.

Normally there's a dinner with my dad in the days around that too.


This year being in London I'm not sure what I'll do. Does London completely shut down on the day? Maybe I'll go for a ride and check out the city or something. Hopefully I'll have gotten my secret santa present and will have that to open in the morning.


As for Japan, I loved it. Was only there for 10 days, mind, and they were spread out over Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo but I'll definitely be going back there soon for a longer trip.

I could get into that.

gman reminds me: to the kids play thread!

Out in Manchester last night and popped into one of the German markets, where I heard my first Carol of the year being sung by a competent bunch. I love the German markets, they make the build up to Christmas even more special.

g.man wrote:

Have also been known to wander the streets giving money, sandwiches and cups of tea to various local homeless types. it's nice to be nice g.man

Almost let out a tear there. Very nice.

In other news. Fake transparency has been replaced with a red hat. WHAT?

Also, stuffing.

my sons first Christmas.

Nuff said. Can't wait

Sounds like you'll be more excited than your pup.

Edit: @Rev, obvs.

All it takes is for someone to ring the doorbell and I go CRAZY..

regmcfly wrote:

Can't wait to get stuck into dad's whisker!

Bugul. My dad has a moustache.



What are you saying.


Why are you trying to corrupt Christmas.

REG WHY YOU GET INTO A WHISKER?

They have captured the style well but it looks a bit slick. Still looks excellent mind, The Snowman is an absolutely essential part of Christmas for me.
I also like watching The Nightmare Before Christmas after coming back from the pub on Christmas eve.