I am a person who likes parts of Christmas and strongly dislikes other bits. One thing I really don't enjoy is the crowds [and the rampant mindless consumerism] so I find strategies to get me through the madness of the season. As previous years' posts will show I am a sucker for a bit of festive sparkle and magic which I think the National Trust does superbly. When the NT first announces its plans for all its local properties I have a rootle through to see what appeals and then plan my visits for early in the launch. That way I get my fill of Christmas cheer, but am away before the masses descend. This year I have sneaked over to a place in Hampshire [more of that next week] and my lovely local Nymans. Aware that not everyone is a fan of this time of year such posts will be sprinkled in amongst the usual nonsense that I natter on about🎄
Thumbelina
🪄Hope you have a great weekend🪄
Arilx
what clever themed decor. some people are so able to create fairy tales in the here and now
ReplyDeleteSame here! I absolutely abhor the crowds and mindless consumerism, both of which are hard to avoid if you work in a city centre.
ReplyDeleteI love your way of getting your fill of Christmas cheer. No such thing as the NT so admittedly I'm rather envious! xxx
The NT always does Xmas in a classy way! xxx
ReplyDeleteMy youngest daughter went to one of the displays for her first Christmas in the UK. It was Narnia themed. She just loved it.
ReplyDeleteI get really stressed with the crowds and overwhelmed by shops full of plastic and I can even smell it- it makes me feel a bit panicky and sick! Your way of getting Christmas cheer is great! Mine is usually singing carols and I am lucky my job really allows me to do that!
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