Is it a shame that the world has moved on so much that it's tricky to find such an advent calendar now? I'm not sure. For me, the meaning of christmas has changed over time. Although I was in the church choir, and attended a church school, let's be honest when you're a child it's pretty much about the visit from the big FC. As an adult the season changed - going out with friends became the priority.
Now? It's all about family - probably with food a close second. I spent quite a long time in the supermarket today with my mum looking at party food and five bird roasts. Yum.
The build up is such fun, albeit in a hectic, sometimes stressful mix of chaos, planning, lists......and counting down. How many sleeps left now? I wanted to share the advent calendars we have this year.
1) Star Wars - I guess that everything Star Wars is going to be massive this year. Do you have your tickets booked yet?
2) Fairtrade - my hubby bought this one for me, could it be more perfect? It is a traditional Christmas theme but with ethical chocolate - amazing
3) This one belongs to EB.
4) And this was a present from my lovely mum-in-law. Star Wars popping up again! This is such fun, it has lego behind every door - so far we have a couple of space ship type things.
5) These are the lego calendars for last year and the year before. Last year it contained a Darth Vader Father Christmas which was pretty cool. I AM YOUR FATHER and all that!
6) Last but not least I picked this advent candle up for a couple of pounds in the supermarket. It seems like a gentler and more reflective moment when we light this, waiting for it to burn down enough just the right amount....
If we wait another week or so I may have another advent surprise - whoo hoo!
Love Tor x x
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