It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas. Okay so it's still November. But as I explained in last Thursdays post - our Christmas preparations typically start just after Remembrance Sunday. This year we are doing things a little differently. And also, in some cases, the same. Christmas always kicks off with charity at Chez Wright. ...
Operation Christmas Child
Simple Christmas Gifts – Contain It
Definition of: Contain1. have or hold (someone or something within)2. control or restrain (oneself or a feeling)SourceLet's deal with the first definition - holding something.The Wrights give Christmas boxes, each year, to close family.It's a really simple idea.Each person is allocated a box - typically a decorated recycled shoe box like this one:(I ...
Is It Too Early To Talk Christmas?
Is it too early to talk Christmas? (It is November after all) For me, it is a little too early. I have a schedule of how things run this time of year. You may remember it from last year? Christmas planning, at Chez Wright, typically begins once we have attended the village's Remembrance Day parade. This is also around the time the Christmas chutney gets ...
Simple Christmas Traditions / Operation Christmas Child, Puds and Letters to Santa
Christmas is all about time with the family. We like to keep it simple. One way I've chosen to do this is by developing simple traditions. Kids love knowing what to expect, it adds to the experience and excitement for them. We are currently building up to the big day as the weekend after Remembrance Sunday now signifies the start of these traditions. Each ...