If you’re feeling a bit tired of Christmas, this year, try a new approach. A traditional Christmas will refresh the season, and can bring back the fun of Christmas.
Why not take a trip back in time and learn some cooking tips from your ancestors instead of buying everything online or pre-prepared? Try making your own Christmas Pudding using some of the traditional recipes. The tradition is that each member of your family must stir the mixture before cooking and make a good wish. Make minced meat pies with everyone and bring back the Christmas spirit to the kitchen. Treat yourself to a kitchen renovation or refit that will transform your kitchen into a rustic country kitchen. For a builder to bring your dreams to life, consider Cheltenham Builders like baytreehomes.co.uk/
In the past, trees and decorations weren’t put up until Christmas Eve. It’s not possible to do it anymore, but you can still go for a walk and pick up some green plants on Christmas Eve. You can then arrange them in a vase. You’ll be surprised by how many leaves and green berries are available this year. If necessary, you can also add bay leaves or rosemary sprigs that you have purchased. If you have young children, collecting pine cones can be a family favourite. Then they can decorate them and place them in a bowl to take pride of position on the Christmas table.
The wood-burning fireplace is another beautiful addition for a truly authentic Christmas. Imagine yourself snoozing with cocoa, watching the flames and anticipating the big day. You can have a rural experience wherever you are with a wood-burning fireplace.
If you don’t have time to worry about what people will be buying this year, make some beautiful gifts yourself for those you love. Choose interesting glass jars to make jam or sauce or have the children bake cakes for grandparents. You can decorate the jars with pretty labels and string-tied handwritten labels.
It seems that the stocking tradition has declined over recent years as well, so it is time to revive this. Spend an afternoon making your own Christmas socks with your family. You only need glue, green or red colours, ribbons and beads. This fun and festive activity is easy to do online with simple instructions and the kids will love it!