Christmas 2019 Checklist

freshpopcorn

New Years Day 2019
Little Christmas and Dancing with the stars returns
Young Scientist
Argos Spring/Summer Catalogue
February(Some may say start of Spring)
Six Nations Starts
Superbowl 53
St Valentines Day
Ireland's Got Talent(Virgin Media One)
Pancake Tuesday 5th March
Ash Wednesday 6th March
Six Nations Ends
St Patrick's Day
Dancing with the Stars ends
Waffle Day 25th March
Clock go forward
Mothers Day 31st March
Britain's Got Talent Returns
Easter Sunday 21st April
May Bank Holiday
Eurovision Week 14th - 18th
GAA Seasons Starts
Local and European Elections
Britain's Got Talent Finals week
June Bank Holiday
Leaving/Junior Cert Starts
Fathers Day 16th
Longest Day of the year
Half way point and Rudolph Day
State Exams finish and Schools close for the Summer
Wimbledon 1st-14th July
Tour De France 6th - 28th
Argos Autumn/Winter Catalogue
Galway Races 29th - 4th Aug
August Bank Holiday
Strictly celebs announced
Brown Thomas Christmas shop opens
All Ireland Finals
Celebrations, Quality Street, Roses, Heros tubs
Rose Of Tralee on TV 26th and 27th
Christmas FM Charity Partner Announced
Bake Off is back
Schools return
Late Late Show returns
Strictly and X-Factor return
100 Days until Christmas
Christmas baking and craft magazines
Ploughing Championships Carlow 17th - 19th
Rugby World Cup starts
Smyth's and Boots Catalogue
Halloween HQ open stores
Gift sets/Wrapping Paper/etc. begin to appear in Shops
Christmas Scratch Cards(Hampers,Sweets and Treats are launched)
X-Factor live shows
Christmas cakes/puddings are made
Most selection box, biscuits, sweets etc. in stock
Clocks go back
October Bank Holiday
Halloween
1st November
Christmas coffee cups
Christmas ads- will we see Kevin the carrot? John Lewis advert
Hollybough goes on sale
Christmas Coca Cola bottles
Ice Skating rinks open
Cities/Shopping centres turn on their lights
Santa Grottos open
Christmas FM launches
Black Friday 29th Nov
The Late Late Toy Show
First Sunday of Advent/December 1st
Party food, brandy butter, etc. in store
RTÉ guide Christmas edition on sale
Christmas hams arrive in Supermarkets
Fresh Turkeys etc. in stock
Shortest day of the year

MaryBrosnan

Get me some of what you are on.

Loughc

MaryBrosnan wrote: »

Get me some of what you are on.

Christmas joy and happiness. You should try it

Loughc

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Checklist

Ah good man Freshpopcorn I only thought about the checklist last night and was wondering if it was due soon!

Again if anyone has any suggestion or ideas of anything they'd like to add to it just shout!

funnights74

Christmas RTE Guide could be added and in Cork the Holly Bough arrives in early November but that's a Cork thing.

DvB

Love it.

CheerLouth

Oh I love this thread! I love a good list!

Could we add Blackberry Picking/Jam Making Season in August? For me, that's a big sign of summer is ending and it's nearly Christmas season!

Sundew

The release of the film Toystory 4 is officially on the 21st June 2019. I can’t wait to bring my 4 year old to see it.
Would love to see this added to this year’s list!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoqG7Px6cOQ

Day Lewin

I totally love this list!!

But, I see that Burns Night isn't on it? 25th Jan, exactly one calendar month after Christmas (and a fine excuse to keep anything decorated with tartan or deer out in full view!)

kitten_k

I think we should be baby Jude on the list

Sundew

The Young Scientist of the Year is due to be announced today!
This iconic competition is definitely part of the January calendar.

https://btyoungscientist.com/


Maybe the longest and shortest day of the year would be good for the list. You know the “ grand stretch in the evening” and “ evenings are pulling in” always pinpoint that we are either sliding towards Christmas or Summer

DvB

Just use the 2018 one as a benchmark, that was pretty good to be fair. Dont remember much missing from it. A few obvious changes like the football worls cup/Rugby WC etc. but it was essentially spot on.

Loughc

Added Superbowl to the list as it's one of the first landmarks I associate on the road to the Christmas Bowl :P

I've marked a few off too... does anyone know if the young scientist has taken place yet or Argos catalog launched yet?

CheerLouth

I think the Young Scientist was on in January - not sure about Argos

Posy

Argos is out, no idea about young nerd scientist of the year. :pac:

DvB

Valentines day can be crossed off now...

in the words of F.Mercury "Another one bites the dust"

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Valentines day can be crossed off now...

in the words of F.Mercury "Another one bites the dust"

Roll on Paddys Days...........

otnomart

Don't know if Christmas parties launch are part of the countdown,
anyhoo:
just saw on Linkedin that Aviva stadium have their "Shared Christmas Party Nights" confirmed.

TRS30

otnomart wrote: »

Don't know if Christmas parties launch are part of the countdown,
anyhoo:
just saw on Linkedin that Aviva stadium have their "Shared Christmas Party Nights" confirmed.

I could only imagine the reaction in work if I asked about the Christmas party!

DvB

Pancake Tuesday & ash wednesday can be marked off now.

Loughc

DvB wrote: »

Pancake Tuesday & ash wednesday can be marked off now.

Done and dusted

We are moving.

TRS30

Loughc wrote: »

Done and dusted

We are moving.

I say this every year however it really does feel like this year is flying by. April on the horizon already!!! Only seems like Christmas was a little while ago.

Loughc

Two more off the list, 6 nations and Patrick's Day have now both finished

TRS30

Loughc wrote: »

Two more off the list, 6 nations and Patrick's Day have now both finished

Easter firmly in the headlights!

Posy

Just over a week and a half and the clocks will be going forward to 'summer time!'

I love the winter, but can't wait for the long bright summer evenings!!

Loughc

Posy wrote: »

Just over a week and a half and the clocks will be going forward to 'summer time!'

I love the winter, but can't wait for the long bright summer evenings!!

It was so bright this morning too it was lovely!

TRS30

TRS30 wrote: »

Easter firmly in the headlights!

My wife reminded me last night we have Mothers Day before Easter!

DvB

Posy wrote: »

Just over a week and a half and the clocks will be going forward to 'summer time!'

I love the winter, but can't wait for the long bright summer evenings!!

Is it this change when we 'stick' and clocks going backwards & forwards become a thing of the past?

I must admit i love the 2 extremes, long winter nights around christmas & the long summer nights for getting out running, walking or playing with the kids, looking forward to the summer now, just hope its a decent one.

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Is it this change when we 'stick' and clocks going backwards & forwards become a thing of the past?

I think it's 2020 or 2021 when it comes into effect and we get to choose with one to stick with. Not sure which one I would go for to be honest, probably summer time for more light in the evenings.

chuckles30

Think the coming winter is the last 'winter' time - I thought it was summer time we were sticking with??

PhilOssophy

Jesus I better get shopping.........

TRS30

chuckles30 wrote: »

Think the coming winter is the last 'winter' time - I thought it was summer time we were sticking with??

Just got on the old Google machine there. Irish Times article from last October;

The Government has confirmed it will carry out a public consultation on whether the State should end the practice of changing the clocks in spring and autumn.

The last mandatory clock change is set to take place on Sunday, March 31st, 2019. Member states must notify the commission by April 2019 on whether they want to opt for permanent summer or winter time under the new structure.

DvB

Few more to be crossed off now... clocks, mothers day & waffle day all been & gone!

Loughc

All updated!

You really can see the years progress now just looking at the list.

DvB

BGT is back and Easter Sunday gone too... getting to the time of year when things are coming fast...

DvB

GAA championship started this afternoon with the Connacht fixtures.

TRS30

May Bank Holiday done and dusted. Eurovision I believe next on the hit list.

freshpopcorn

Eurovison gone off the list now!

Posy

Can't keep up with this year! :eek:

TRS30

Posy wrote: »

Can't keep up with this year! :eek:

Was thinking that June bank holiday would be next on the list and then checked and three more things before then!

DvB

Came in for a look and see we're all up to date... was just thinking should we add Great British Bake Off to the list? I always think of that being a solid step on the way to the most wonderful time of the year.

Loughc

DvB wrote: »

Came in for a look and see we're all up to date... was just thinking should we add Great British Bake Off to the list? I always think of that being a solid step on the way to the most wonderful time of the year.

Agreed. Always reminds me of the darker evenings. When does it start again?

DvB

Loughc wrote: »

Agreed. Always reminds me of the darker evenings. When does it start again?

Traditionally starts in August & runs through until late September.

DvB

JUne bank holiday & state exams starting can be crossed off now.

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

JUne bank holiday & state exams starting can be crossed off now.

26 done and dusted. 49 to go!!

However only 2 more till half way there

Loughc

DvB wrote: »

JUne bank holiday & state exams starting can be crossed off now.

Done

Tikki Wang Wang

Make some updates !

Posy

There's only one update (longest day, day before yesterday) and I've made it now thanks.

TRS30

Big double day tomorrow.

DvB

August b/h gone now, & i think Strictly have just 1 or 2 contestants left to announce (on that note, what a weak looking line up)

Posy

BT Christmas shop is up next!