A CHRISTMAS THAT MAKES YOU SHIMMER
The festive season is almost upon us, bringing with it all that shimmers, from decorative baubles to candles, crackers, and colourful lights.
But as December approaches, what makes you shimmer? Let’s look at five ways you can bring a twinkle to your eye and warmth to your heart in the run up to the holidays.
1. Quality time with loved ones
From festive drinks with your colleagues to toast to a well-needed break from work, to the traditional annual get-togethers with your extended family, Christmas is the perfect time to reconnect with your nearest and dearest. We travel far and wide to share thoughtful gifts and sumptuous turkey dinners and get some shimmer from the ones we love.
If you’re looking for a place to meet up with your loved ones this Christmas, look no further. From family-friendly suites to sleep your whole Christmas crew to party nights that’ll have you hitting the dancefloor, we’ve got Christmas get-togethers covered!
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2. Christmas markets and Christmas shopping
Who doesn’t love a traditional Christmas market? And there are plenty up and down Great Britain, each with their own unique identity and special selection of stocking fillers. A wander round the stalls and a tasty bratwurst will soon have you feeling full of festive sparkle.
3. Start a countdown to Christmas
Who says advent calendars are just for the kids? Extend the Christmas fun over the whole of December by finding a special way to countdown to the big day.
Why not play a different Christmas song each day on your commute? Or sample a different traditional Christmas food every Wednesday as a mid-week treat? To really get in the festive spirit why not book in a festive activity for every weekend in December? It could be anything from making homemade wrapping paper to heading out to see the panto or enjoying a festive-themed afternoon tea with your mates.
4. Festive feasts
What would Christmas be without sugar and spice? Christmas cake, sugar canes, mince pies, mulled wine, hot cocoa, and more – every mouthful makes you sparkle! We bet you’re looking forward to sampling sweet festive treats at the Christmas table, not to mention savoury favourites like roast turkey, potatoes, peas, and honey-glazed gammon with gravy. Now that’s heart-warming food at its finest.
If you want to enjoy all the trimmings with minimum fuss this Christmas, why not let our chefs take care of the chopping, peeling and prepping?
Take a look at our Christmas lunches and Christmas Breaks.
5. Old and new Christmas traditions
Hanging stockings, making a gingerbread house, decorating the tree, putting out milk and cookies for Santa, and opening presents by the fireplace might all be current Christmas traditions that you do each year. And these are so precious, so keep them up!
But if you want to get creative with your family this season, try adding a few new traditions to your itinerary, like festive scrapbooking and cracker making. You might find the extra activities make you extra shimmery on Christmas Day.
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