4 more sleeps to go.

I don’t know about, but personally, Christmas has come around so quick for me this year! It’s come that fast, that I’m actually struggling to feel festive.

– it still feels like it should be November!

With only 4 more sleeps until the Christmas day, all of Team Pure Emporium wanted to share some of their Festive Favourites.

Something that I love doing, is finding out what everyone likes or dislikes at Christmas. And, what funny traditions everyone has. Everyone does Christmas differently. Your perfect Christmas, may not be the same as others. The main thing, is that we all have a day that we enjoy. And hopefully, it’s full of fun, love, and laughter.

So, how do you spend Christmas and what are some of your Christmas Favourites?

I’ve gathered up answers from the whole of the Pure Emporium team. Do any of yours match?

Pure Emporium Team were asked…

What’s Your Favourite Christmas Song?

Meg said - “2000 Miles – The Pretenders”
Amy said - “ Fairytale of New York – The Pogues”
Paige also said - “Fairytale of New York – The Pogues” - (I think this is a firm, fave of everyone’s!)

Kate said - “ Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea”
Amanda also said - “All I Want For Christmas - Mariah Carey” - We love a party banger!
Gemma said - "Stop The Cavalry - Jona Lewie”
Stu said - “Silent Night”
Caitlin also said - “All I Want For Christmas - Mariah Carey”

What’s Your Favourite Christmas Film?

Meg said - “The Grinch”
Amy said - “The Grinch”
Paige said - “Home Alone”
Kate said - “The Grinch” (3 votes now, it’s got to be a good one!)
Gemma said - “Home Alone”
Amanda said “Miracle on 34th Street”
Stu said - “Not a film person… but love the Xmas Episodes like Vicar of Dibley”
Caitlin said “Elf” - this is definitely a love or hate sort of film

What’s Your Favourite Christmas Game?

Meg said – “Monopoly, I just love that it’s a game you play for hours!”
Amy said - “Trivial Pursuit”
Paige also said – “Monopoly”
Kate said - “Heads Up” - she added that her dad usually ends up giving the game away every time!
Gemma said - “Any family game where everyone is involved” - that’s what it’s all about after all!
Amanda said - “Family Card Games”
Stu said - “He loves anything fun after a drink, maybe something a little less PG like Cards Against Humanity”
Caitlin said - “Speak Out” (Not many of us had heard of this one, but will sure try it out this Christmas)

What’s Your Favourite Part of the Christmas Dinner?

Meg said - “My Mum’s Gravy” - It has to be said, that your mum WILL ALWAYS be the best gravy maker!
Amy said - “Roast Potatoes but… they have to be crispy of course!”
Paige said – “Yorkshire Puddings”
Kate said - “At Christmas, it has to be the sprouts” but… Kate actually LOVES IT ALL! (she found the decision very hard- hehe")
Gemma said - “ My Father in Laws POTCH” (Apparently it’s a Welsh twist on Mash. It combines Mash and Swede)
Amanda said - “Pigs in blankets”
Stu said - “Not the traditional Turkey, he prefers Beef on Christmas Day”
Caitlin also said - “It’s got to be the Pigs in Blankets” (A side that is usually only there for Christmas Day!)

Do you Dress Up Nice, Wear Comfies or Stay in your PJ’s on the day?

Meg dresses up nice.
Amy dresses up, after starting the first half of the day in a new dressing gown that she’s probably been gifted!
Paige also dresses up nice.
Kate said that she dresses up nice! (Sequins and everything!)
Gemma stays in her comfy clothes all day! Although, if adding some BB cream and wearing clothes that are covered in her kids bogeys and breakfast - then yes, she dresses up! HEHE
Amanda chooses on the day… Usually depending how many drinks she’s had whilst making the dinner - haha!
Stu likes to dress for the occasion - of course!
Caitlin definitely dresses up! She loves all things makeup, hair and good fashion!

As you can see, there are no right or wrong answers. The day is for you to spend it how you want and to do the things that you love the most.

Christmas is the season of joy, gift-giving and of families and friends united. It’s not about how much we give, it’s how much love we put into giving. It gives us time to pause and reflect on the important things around us.

Merry Christmas

Best Wishes

Team Pure Emporium x

PURE'S FESTIVE FAVOURITES