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    #122
    tscul32
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭tscul32


    mumo3 wrote: »
    For anyone who finds themselves having to cook Christmas dinner for themselves this year here's my cheat.. for the last number of years I have bought the prepacked carvery sliced Turkey and Ham pieces with the stuffing in the middle, exactly like you get if you order the turkey and ham in a restaurant, and they taste delicious about 30 minutes in the oven and your done, I get them from my local meat wholesaler at €17 for 5 portions I think, but I have seen them in some butchers!! My kids aren't big fans of Turkey so no point in buying a big one as it will go to waste and given that they spend Stephen's day with their grandparents definitely no point!!

    I cannot even imagine the devastation if I announced there was only one portion of turkey and ham each 😱 No Turkey and ham stephen's day pizza, no Christmas leftover sambos.....nooooooo


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    #123
    [Deleted User]
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    Lollipops23 wrote: »
    Myself and himself have a tradition of going for lunch on Xmas Eve. We both have busy Xmas/Stephens' Day with families, so it started as our moment of peace to enjoy each other's company before it all kicked off! This will also be the last year we do our traditional fam one too as we're getting married next April!

    I booked us into our favourite place today for this Xmas Eve(you have to book it months in advance), hoping they're still in a position to have us!

    2021 wedding here too :)
    Previous years we spent Christmas day apart, but we started spending Christmas together 2 years ago after we got engaged, and last year we moved into our house. We're trying to make our own traditions, my OH comes from a family that wouldn't make a big deal of Christmas, whereas my family are stone mad, so it took a while for us to settle our festive differences :) ...I won :pac:
    Littlehorny wrote: »
    Question for those of you with older kids- do you still do Santy?
    We still wrap the presents and leave them in the sitting room with their names on them and we wouldn't have it any other way, still gives us a bit of cheer to see them getting a surprise on Christmas morning.
    BY the way, the kids are aged 18 and 26 :)

    During the last recession, my younger siblings were in their teens so Santa only brought them surprise gifts, while the older siblings started doing Secret Santa with the parents. The magic was still there, just different :)


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    #124
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    Bought me some Christmas masks for school in December. And subscribed to a few Christmas podcasts. Starting To get in the mood again!


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    #125
    Littlehorny
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    I'm in my 40's and still get presents from Santa (wrapped and under the tree) :)


    There is two sisters in work who still live with the parents and they still get presents from Santy.
    They are 32 and 34 and I thought they were the oldest I ever heard of but it seems we have a new record holder! :D:D


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    #126
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,728 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    3 months to Christmas Eve.... 3!!


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    #127
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Littlehorny wrote: »
    There is two sisters in work who still live with the parents and they still get presents from Santy.
    They are 32 and 34 and I thought they were the oldest I ever heard of but it seems we have a new record holder! :D:D

    My Dad is 74 and still gives himself expensive Lego from Santa. So I still have a way to go :D


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    #128
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,120 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    I absolutely get something for myself and refer to it as my santa present... wheres the harm in that?
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #129
    [Deleted User]
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    Sony Christmas Movie Channel is back!!!!


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    #130
    Autosport
    Registered Users Posts: 22,225 ✭✭✭✭Autosport


    I still get presents from Santa and I’m in my 30’s :D. I may give big hints and sometimes actually say what I want but it’s still wrapped and under the tree :)

    Heating as been on here for the last few nights as it’s getting rather chilly in the evenings :)


    Love the new name also :)


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    #131
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,184 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    I was in Aldi this evening they had frozen desserts that would be more Wintery in, they also had Turkeys and Turkey Crown. We got a crown.


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    #132
    Autosport
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    Oh forgot to mention Eurospar have there Christmas selection of sweets and biscuits out on display, may have purchased Terrys chocolate orange in white chocolate :)


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    #133
    Grid.
    Registered Users, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 68,370 Mod ✭✭✭✭Grid.


    Hi all, just wondering what's the situation with Christmas markets this year.....is there any going ahead here or around Europe?


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    #134
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    Loughc wrote: »
    3 months to Christmas Eve.... 3!!

    I was grumpy earlier. I was in the car with himself and having a proper sulk. So he looks over at me and says "Only 3 months to Christmas Eve!" And sure I couldn't stop smiling then. :D


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    #135
    Loughc
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    Grid. wrote: »
    Hi all, just wondering what's the situation with Christmas markets this year.....is there any going ahead here or around Europe?

    As it stands I think Galway, Cork and Dublin are still planning outdoor markets.

    I’m not too sure about Europe though.


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    #136
    SarahLil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Boots.ie Christmas seems to have launched this evening, I had a browse online, some items still not in stock, I did come across some Christmas memo pads, Christmas scented sanitiser and some Christmas quiz games, a good few quiz games I presume because we will be probably in doors a lot

    I said the same this evening 3 months to Christmas Eve :)


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    #137
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    SarahLil wrote: »
    Boots.ie Christmas seems to have launched this evening, I had a browse online, some items still not in stock, I did come across some Christmas memo pads, Christmas scented sanitiser and some Christmas quiz games, a good few quiz games I presume because we will be probably in doors a lot

    I said the same this evening 3 months to Christmas Eve :)

    https://www.boots.ie/christmas/all-christmas


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    #138
    Smell the glove
    Registered Users Posts: 1,732 ✭✭✭Smell the glove


    Grid. wrote: »
    Hi all, just wondering what's the situation with Christmas markets this year.....is there any going ahead here or around Europe?

    Winterval Christmas Festival in Waterford is going ahead.


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    #139
    otnomart
    Registered Users Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭otnomart


    Grid. wrote: »
    Hi all, just wondering what's the situation with Christmas markets this year.....is there any going ahead here or around Europe?
    Every City is doing their own thing.
    For example, about a month ago Cologne announced they cancelled theirs.
    Other Cities are still holding off their decision.


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    #140
    jellybear
    Registered Users Posts: 3,223 ✭✭✭jellybear


    Such a pity. I've never been to a Christmas Market and we had planned to bring our little boy to one this year. Just another thing we're missing out on...having a few tough days here with everything. Popping in here helps hugely...aswell as planning and buying presents :)

    Only 3 months to go till the big day :D


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    #141
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Proper wintery out there this morning, beanie made it's first appearance when dropping the kids off earlier. Lovely and bright though, real winters morning :)


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    #142
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Trying to hold off on nighttime heating until October but it's getting difficult. Weather forecast today said highs of 13 degrees brrrrrr.

    Bought books for the niblings the other day. Still waiting for family "not so secret Santa" to find out who else I have to buy for.


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    #143
    SarahLil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Jellybear this place certainly does help I am loving being back, I hope you have a good Friday and an even better weekend

    Working from home today it certainly is chilly this morning, I am nice and toasty now though with the heating on and heating myself up with coffee, toast with jam

    Anyone planning on doing a Christmas market in Ireland this year obviously subject to restrictions? I see Belfast is doing one obviously permitting

    This time 3 months my turkey will be in the oven :)


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    #144
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    SarahLil wrote: »
    This time 3 months my turkey will be in the oven :)

    Doesn't seem long at all when you put it like that :eek:


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    #145
    Mutleyboo
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭Mutleyboo


    I'm so frickin excited!!!!! Just saying!


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    #146
    gidget
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭gidget


    Booked my dog into the groomers for his Christmas spruce up in December. He was dropped in this morning so thought
    I’d get him booked in while I was there. Book him in before the appointments heat up anyway.


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    #147
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,184 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    I was looking at the latest Lidl book. They Halloween stuff in.
    And more importantly they are gearing up for baking stuff have Christmas storage tins and a recipe for Stollen.


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    #148
    applesock
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭applesock


    Christmas Market for Dublin

    https://www.fm104.ie/news/buzz/incredible-christmas-festival-confirmed-for-dublin/?fbclid=IwAR0XvfSJDsFJxVh-lgtJLfePdbJslYRitDktLumDPkuFwcnS5RoCpU2k1fg


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    #149
    Neyite
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    I made my Christmas cakes last night, the smell in the house last night and this morning was really Christmassy. So I've been in great form all day.:)


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    #150
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,184 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    I woke up there and it feels so cold!


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    #151
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,579 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    I woke up there and it feels so cold!

    Same, it's winter already!


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