There aren’t any Christmas decorations up yet at Chez Wright. The tree won’t be arriving until this weekend.
We’re a little later this year with the festivities.
That’s not to say I’m not organised.
It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas. I have a Christmas CD on (to get me in the mood for today’s post), the gifts are wrapped and believe it or not I’m slow-cooking a Christmas turkey tomorrow – but more on that in an upcoming post.
It’s time to get Christmassy – kicking off this years festivities I have a fabulous giveaway.
The kind people at Thorntons have a superb hamper for one of my dear readers.
I Love Christmas Chocolate Hamper rrp £40
The chocolates delivered available here at Thorntons.
As you know, I never run any giveaway that I myself would not enter. I only feature retailers, brands and manufacturers who I buy from and recommend.
I love Thorntons chocolate! Not that I’m sampling any…. see disclaimer below.
And if you are feeling lucky this week, why not take your chances on these great competitions Thornton’s are also offering:
As we’re getting into the festive spirit – to enter just drop a comment in below telling me what your favourite Christmas tune is and if you’re feeling chatty – why you love it so much! Mine’s ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham by the way…
The winner will be selected by random generator at 12pm on Thursday 5 December and announced in Friday’s No Waste Tastes Great post. Only one entry per reader please. All entries must be made in the comments section here. Comments made on Facebook and Twitter will not be included. Please note the hamper must be dispatched to a UK address so international readers feel free to enter and treat a friend or relative in the UK.
**Disclaimer – I am in no way reimbursed for offering this giveaway apart from the sheer joy it brings to my heart to give something back to you Guys! (boy am I getting carried away with festive cheer!).
Good Luck y’all!
MIchael Buble.. Cold December Night. Need I say more ? Mr. Yummy he is ! :o)
Entry number 1 for the Mr Yummy fan!
http://youtu.be/YeYR6gR6Agg
MIchael Buble.. Cold December Night. Need I say more ? Mr. Yummy he is ! :o)
Entry number 1 for the Mr Yummy fan!
http://youtu.be/YeYR6gR6Agg
my all time favourite is O Holy Night by Pavarotti sends shivers down my spine when I listen to it.
A spine tingling entry number 2
http://youtu.be/-C9RbRD64AE
my all time favourite is O Holy Night by Pavarotti sends shivers down my spine when I listen to it.
A spine tingling entry number 2
http://youtu.be/-C9RbRD64AE
Enjoying Meaghan Smith’s cover of Silver Bells right now. And it would sound even sweeter if I was eating free Thornton’s chocolates 😉
A new one for me – I like it – entry number 3!
http://youtu.be/5X4o73ETgsc
Enjoying Meaghan Smith’s cover of Silver Bells right now. And it would sound even sweeter if I was eating free Thornton’s chocolates 😉
A new one for me – I like it – entry number 3!
http://youtu.be/5X4o73ETgsc
Hi
Bing Crosby White Christmas. It reminds me of my grandparents who are sadly not here any more. It makes me feel very nostalgic remembering my Granma singing her head off after a few Baileys!!
Donna
An oldie but a goodie! Entry number 4
http://youtu.be/aShUFAG_WgM
Hi
Bing Crosby White Christmas. It reminds me of my grandparents who are sadly not here any more. It makes me feel very nostalgic remembering my Granma singing her head off after a few Baileys!!
Donna
An oldie but a goodie! Entry number 4
http://youtu.be/aShUFAG_WgM
Hark the herald angels sung by frank sinatra
I’m a massive Frank fan – entry number 5
http://youtu.be/yIHBxc6ws-A
Hark the herald angels sung by frank sinatra
I’m a massive Frank fan – entry number 5
http://youtu.be/yIHBxc6ws-A
Mine is O Holy Night as well. I tend to prefer the traditional rather than the pop songs, but Blue Christmas by Elvis is good too!
One for my Mom – Entry number 6
http://youtu.be/3KK6sMo8NBY
Mine is O Holy Night as well. I tend to prefer the traditional rather than the pop songs, but Blue Christmas by Elvis is good too!
One for my Mom – Entry number 6
http://youtu.be/3KK6sMo8NBY
I like “White Wine in the Sun” by Tim Minchin, because it is so sweet and simple.
Entry number 7 – my first play of this song ever!
http://youtu.be/fCNvZqpa-7Q
I like “White Wine in the Sun” by Tim Minchin, because it is so sweet and simple.
Entry number 7 – my first play of this song ever!
http://youtu.be/fCNvZqpa-7Q
“Baby it’s cold outside” always makes me smile
Oops just saw you have to live in the UK. Count me out 🙂 But that’s still my favorite holiday song.
Thanks for sharing…no entry in the giveaway but here’s your choice (this song has been covered a lot so I went for a less well known version!)…
http://youtu.be/ypFVn_MLd4A
“Baby it’s cold outside” always makes me smile
Oops just saw you have to live in the UK. Count me out 🙂 But that’s still my favorite holiday song.
Thanks for sharing…no entry in the giveaway but here’s your choice (this song has been covered a lot so I went for a less well known version!)…
http://youtu.be/ypFVn_MLd4A
I like the French carol, “Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella.” I always enjoy singing it. I’m not in the UK, but I know someone who lives there and I’m sure they would enjoy some Thornton’s chocolate.
Wasn’t sure which one to select so went with YT clip with most views – entry number 8!
http://youtu.be/jlyuWCKrmW4
I like the French carol, “Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella.” I always enjoy singing it. I’m not in the UK, but I know someone who lives there and I’m sure they would enjoy some Thornton’s chocolate.
Wasn’t sure which one to select so went with YT clip with most views – entry number 8!
http://youtu.be/jlyuWCKrmW4
Little Donkey
Couldn’t really find a good clip to share, so I’ll share a childhood memory instead. Me aged 5 with coconut shells clip-clopping them together at school whilst the class sang this song!
Entry number 9…
Little Donkey
Couldn’t really find a good clip to share, so I’ll share a childhood memory instead. Me aged 5 with coconut shells clip-clopping them together at school whilst the class sang this song!
Entry number 9…
It’s hard to choose just one, but I really love Carol of the Bells.
Probably my very favourite carol also – not sure about this updated version though!
http://youtu.be/WSUFzC6_fp8
Entry number 10
It’s hard to choose just one, but I really love Carol of the Bells.
Probably my very favourite carol also – not sure about this updated version though!
http://youtu.be/WSUFzC6_fp8
Entry number 10
I love silent night peacefull and relaxing. Makes me dream and think of others.
Selected a child vocalist for this cover – entry number 11
http://youtu.be/PGjByOI9Iqw
I love silent night peacefull and relaxing. Makes me dream and think of others.
Selected a child vocalist for this cover – entry number 11
http://youtu.be/PGjByOI9Iqw
I am finding it impossible to choose one favorite Christmas song! I love so many, from the old traditional tunes to more recent pop songs. “Driving Home for Christmas” by Chris Rhea makes me smile, and the O Holy Night makes my heart soar. I’m not in the UK, but have very dear friends there who would love some Thornton’s chocolates. Thank you for all your enjoyable posts throughout the year, Jo 🙂
Thank you for your enjoyable comments throughout the year, Susan 🙂 Entry 12!
I am finding it impossible to choose one favorite Christmas song! I love so many, from the old traditional tunes to more recent pop songs. “Driving Home for Christmas” by Chris Rhea makes me smile, and the O Holy Night makes my heart soar. I’m not in the UK, but have very dear friends there who would love some Thornton’s chocolates. Thank you for all your enjoyable posts throughout the year, Jo 🙂
Thank you for your enjoyable comments throughout the year, Susan 🙂 Entry 12!
“Does your granny always tell you that the old ones are the best…” My favourite Christmas song is Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade. It always brings a smile and its a great sing-a-long song.
Noddy Holders from my neck of the woods – number 13…
http://youtu.be/rcb9u5fDpMA
Reminds me so much of Christmas in the seventies (as I was growing up)…
You won Paula! Please e-mail me at simplybeingmum(at)gmail(dot)com with dispatch address!
“Does your granny always tell you that the old ones are the best…” My favourite Christmas song is Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade. It always brings a smile and its a great sing-a-long song.
Noddy Holders from my neck of the woods – number 13…
http://youtu.be/rcb9u5fDpMA
Reminds me so much of Christmas in the seventies (as I was growing up)…
You won Paula! Please e-mail me at simplybeingmum(at)gmail(dot)com with dispatch address!
I’ve always loved White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Me too – 14 for you…
I’ve always loved White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Me too – 14 for you…
I love Hark the Herald as it sounds so magnificent when sang by a large group of people
A great carol – entry 15 😉
I love Hark the Herald as it sounds so magnificent when sang by a large group of people
A great carol – entry 15 😉
Driving Home for Christmas by Chris Rea. Very soothing!
You had 1 minute to spare number 16! 😉
Driving Home for Christmas by Chris Rea. Very soothing!
You had 1 minute to spare number 16! 😉
Paula – number 13 won ! Thanks to everyone for entering…I wish I had 16 hampers to give away x
Paula – number 13 won ! Thanks to everyone for entering…I wish I had 16 hampers to give away x
East 17 – Stay another day for me. Thank you for the lovely competition!
Thanks Helen – I’m afraid you missed the deadline for the giveaway but thank you for your Christmas tune!
East 17 – Stay another day for me. Thank you for the lovely competition!
Thanks Helen – I’m afraid you missed the deadline for the giveaway but thank you for your Christmas tune!