Christmas joys

Christmas has become quite a hectic time now that I'm an adult, and around other adults who get incredibly stressed out! However I still have the Christmas spirit from when I was a child, and here are a few things I'm looking forward to.

Christmas movies

Santa Clause, The Polar Express, Elf and Love Actually are all big favourites for our family. They're absolute classics and I adore watching them. I especially love the Love Actually scene when Sam was running through the airport to say goodbye to Joanna. It was so lovely and innocent, and the kiss on the cheek just makes us smile every time!

Christmas dinner

My mum is an amazing cook but really pulls out all the stops when it comes to Christmas dinner. There's cheeses, stuffing, cranberry sauce and of course the homemade Wellington. I'm drooling just thinking about it. I actually get more excited for the food than I do the presents!

Christmas Eve box

Now I'm older, my parents give me a Christmas Eve box with Christmas PJs, sweets and bed socks and we all get cosy and watch movies. It's such a sweet tradition and I adore it.

My dog 

My dog absolutely adores wrapping paper! When we're opening presents his whole body starts shaking and he tries to open them too. It's so funny and I love watching him.

The ballet

Every year, myself and my mum go to the ballet and this year it's A Christmas Carol. It's always so festive and magical, and we make a full day of it by going out to eat and then getting the little ice cream pots during the interval. Last year it began to snow just as we left the theatre and that was so wonderful!

What are your favourite parts of Christmas?