C h r i s t m a s

C H R I S T M A S
 
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”… (Are you singing with me)?
Whether we like it or dislike it, we really don’t have much choice! It’s everywhere we look right now. The shopping centres are decorated, the carols are playing and the shoppers are hustling! Personally, I’m a huge fan. I love the hype, I love the weather, I love the thought of having a break and I love the time to catch up with family and friends, but that’s just me! Let’s see what our team of creative writers have to share about this festive time of the year… Cindy.
 
 
Hello! Welcome to our blog today where I will be chatting about Christmas films. 
Christmas can be a stressful time for some. I find it a stressful time as it's my birthday around this time too. Before I start writing about Christmas movies I thought I might include some jokes since some people like my Halloween Jokes from the Halloween Blog I have done. 

Why did the Christmas turkey form a band?  Because it had drumsticks. As you can see I love telling jokes as they make me feel happy. One of my favourite movies is The Grinch. This movie is about a person who does not like celebrating Christmas and he steals Christmas presents from people's houses. I don’t want to give too much away in case you have not seen this movie. 

Home Alone is a huge favourite of mine. There are 6 Home Alone movies and they are great movies in my opinion. The movie is about Kevin who is accidentally left at home by himself it's such a funny movie to watch with family or friends. Home Alone can be found on Disney Plus if you haven’t seen it.

Elf is also a great movie. It is about a boy named Buddy who sneaks into Santa’s Sack when he delivers Christmas presents to Buddy’s family house. He ends up helping the Elves at the North Pole, he leaves the North Pole on a mission to find his father and make him have Christmas Joy.

Do you have a favourite Christmas Movie? There are so many to choose from. 
Is there a special memory that always reminds you of Christmas?

My advice if you are stressing about Christmas is to just breathe as it will be okay. Remember it is the thought that counts not the cost. 

Let's finish with another joke. 

What did Santa say at the start of the race?  Ready set Ho Ho Ho – Scarlett
 
 
 
It’s that time of the year to sing and spread joy all around, it’s December and Christmas is soon upon us, time to get gifts and organise your family trips. This year however my family and I are not going anywhere as were inviting all of our family members for Christmas lunch, this year we are doing Disney themed again as it was popular last year.

My brother and I are going to be cooking up some delicious treats for example, homemade gingerbread and Mickey Mouse reindeers. My grandma is bringing the traditional truffle and pavlova and my sister and her partner are bringing the prawns, you can’t have Christmas without prawns, well at least in Australia.

 I brought something special for this year’s festive drinks, it’s called Potion Floss and they have a few  sparkly colours to choose from, Snow globe, Love potion, and Liquid gold. The snow globe looks like iridescent snowflakes while love potion looks like a potion out of Harry Potter, and I guess you can tell what liquid gold looks like.

Every year after boxing day I either go up to see my boyfriend's family, or he comes down to stay with me, so he will be staying with me for a few weeks, who knows we might stay in Melbourne for a couple days - Holly
 
 
It's that time of year my friends... 
 
Hello festive friends, 
Ah Christmas, don’t you just love this this time of year?  
 
I know that there are going to be people saying yes, no or maybe to their computer screens right now, possibly out loud (that’s right I see you) and I just want you to know that there is no right or wrong answer. This is a safe place for all answers and know that all people with different ideas to bring to the table are welcome. There is no hate here.  
 
I don’t know if I like Christmas or not, but I do know that I seem to notice a lot more people being a cotton headed ninny muggins and showing unkind behavior. So here I am sending out a reminder to be empathetic towards our fellow humans and kill them with kindness. (not literally or you might find yourself in a bit of trouble).
 
Role modeling is important also, we need to role model kindness and empathy for others to follow our example. Just treat others like you would want to be treated, with dignity, kindness and respect. Especially people who are working in retail, hospitality and anywhere really. They don’t deserve to be treated badly for any reason and they will go home and tell their loved ones about you and is that how you want to be remembered?  
 
Whether it be in person, online, on the phone or in a letter/card always choose kindness. This time of year can be a lot but you just need to take a moment and say “what would I want if it was me?” You also need to be kind to yourself and remember that you are loved and deserve love, kindness, respect and dignity. 
 
 JUST. BE. KIND. 
Merry Christmas, Happy December or whatever you celebrate  
Be safe my friends  - Shan 
 
 
 
Christmas Day with Jess 
 
Hello friends, come on a journey with me to my house on how we spend Christmas Day. We get together with the family and my fiancé Robert joins us on that day. Everyone brings food to share. I supply the nibbles. We have different meat dishes and salads.
 
My most favourite part of the day is watching my nephews and nieces faces when they open up their presents. I love seeing what I get given, but it’s the intention that counts.  Having someone to think of you warms my heart.
 
Merry Christmas everyone and happy new year to you all.
 
Interesting facts about big man in red…
 
Where did Santa Claus come from? The Dutch are responsible with transporting the legend of St. Nicholas to New Amsterdam (now New York City), along with the custom of giving gifts and sweets to children on his feast day, which is December 6.
 
How old is Santa?  My research says he is currently 1752 years old.
Jess C
 
 
The history of Christmas and the true meaning of Christmas.

I know many of you think that spending time with family and opening presents is the meaning of Christmas, but if you have any faith based religion you may realise the first word “Christ”, is in Christmas. 

The true story of Christmas is the birth of Jesus.  Christmas truely begun if you have any faith based religion in your family you may know the true story. What I am telling you about Christmas, to me, is not just spending time with family or opening presents for me it’s more around were my religion.  Church is very important to me.


I know that there are many miracles happen at this time of year.  The best example is, I was born two days after Christmas as I am my parents little miracle.

Did you know that Santa has a darker side, and legend has it that his name was Krampus and that he would abduct naughty children. It is a good way to make sure kids behave themselves.  
 
I most look forward to Christmas and the two Christmas’ I get to enjoy every year.  With my family and my extended family.  – Phillip

Christmas is a Christian celebration and tradition that I was brought up with all my life. Christmas has a real special meaning to me.  I am a Christian even though I don’t go to church at the moment but in the future I hope to start going back to church. There is a church in Seaford that I have a strong connection to, it is called Fire. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus. 
 
My most favourite part is the Christmas Tree, the decorations, lights and putting the Christmas tree lights and Christmas decorations up.  I love decorating the Christmas Tree and seeing all the Christmas presents and Christmas cards.  
I love seeing my dogs lie down by the Christmas tree. 
 
I also really love all the Christmas Carols and Christmas movies but my most favourite Christmas movies are Santa Claus and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. 
 
I also really love spending time with my Dad and I really love going to Christmas parties.  Spending time with all my friends means the world to me and I really love when the weather is hot on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  I love waking up on Christmas morning and opening up presents. I love having a bacon and eggs with fried mushrooms and grilled tomatoes, Christmas lunch and Christmas dinner with Christmas plum pudding and Christmas Chocolate pudding and Christmas cake, short breads and lots of yummy food.
 
I really really love Christmas and I look forward to it every single year.
My favourite decorations are the Angel, Star Snow Flake, Swan, Fairy, Sea Horse Dolphin, Dove, Butterfly, Bell, Reindeer, Owl, and Elf.
I hope you all enjoyed reading my blog - Gipsy
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