As the days get colder and the rain more frequent, I've found myself looking back through photos from the summer. I was lucky to have a very busy few months after finishing my first year of university and had the best time so I thought I'd do a recap of everything I got up to. Festivals I'd never been to a festival before and this year I went to 3! The first was The Isle of Wight Festival which was just amazing and I definitely think it's a festival for everyone to enjoy. We were able to see some amazing artists including Lewis Capaldi, Tom Grennan, The Kooks, Rudimental, Madness, Shaggy and so many more. I did end up burning myself really badly on the first day, despite frequently applying suncream but that was a small price to pay and I've already planned to go again in 2023! I also went to Boomtown which is a different kind of experience music wise but was so good to spend time with my boyfriend - Ryan and our friends. Also, the sets were incredible, and the eff...
I love any sort of tag post but a festive one is even better. A big thank you to Anna-Alina for tagging me, you can check out her post here!
I love going to pick out our Christmas tree each year, we usually get it around the start of December so it marks the official start of the Christmas season for me. I think fake trees can look great but I'd miss the smell of a real one!
Holiday drinks. Coca Cola, eggnog or hot chocolate? Or maybe something different? What you drink on Christmas?
Definitely hot chocolate, I tried Costa's Chocolate Orange one recently which was great! We always make hot chocolate on Christmas Eve whilst watching a Christmas film so it always makes me feel super festive.
What are your own Christmas traditions?
One tradition I enjoy is getting new pyjamas on Christmas eve and I also love playing board games during the Christmas period!
Snow or no snow? Is snow necessary for you to have a Christmas mood? Do you have snow in your town in the winter holidays?
We rarely have snow at Christmas so it's not necessary to my mood, however, I wish we did as it would definitely feel even more Christmassy!
Do you like to stay Home on Christmas or to travel during the winter holidays?
Other than visiting local family, I've always spent Christmas at home so that's definitely what I'm used to. I'd love to travel to somewhere snowy and spend Christmas in a cabin one year! It would also be really interesting to experience Christmas somewhere warm as I'm sure it feels very different!
Christmas fairy lights. Multicolour or warm white (yellow)?
I definitely prefer warm white lights but we used to use coloured lights when I was younger so they also make me feel nostalgic.
Your top 3 must-watch every Christmas?
Elf is my ultimate must-watch for sure! I also love The Santa Clause as it makes me feel nostalgic and Miracle on 34th Street is up there with my favourites too. It's hard to choose just 3 as I love Christmas films!
Ginger cookies or sugar cookies? Or you're not ''a cookie person''?
I'd have to say that chocolate chip cookies are my favourites, especially homemade ones!
Must-have meals for your festive dinner?
We have the traditional Christmas Dinner and my favourite part is definitely the pigs in blankets or the trifle that I always make for dessert. Besides that, we don't really have any dinner traditions, just a lot of leftovers and snacks!
Do you wear ''ugly'' sweaters, fancy dresses, or pyjamas?
I always wear pyjamas while opening presents and then get dressed before eating Christmas lunch. I definitely don't go all out though, if I've been gifted a top or jumper then I'll usually wear that!
An angel or a star as the decoration for the top of your Christmas tree? What looks better and cosier?
We prefer a star at the top of our tree but I know some people love angels and it can look lovely!
Decorate early or decorate on December 23?
I like to get our tree and decorate as close to December 1st as possible, I like to have the decorations up for the whole Christmas period!
Do you celebrate New Year Eve?
I don't do anything too special, just some drinks and snacks. Sometimes we'll play a board game or watch a film as well!
What the best thing about Christmas?
I just love the whole build-up to Christmas! From decorating, gift planning and wrapping to the Christmas films, music, cosy days and food. Christmas is definitely my favourite time of the year!
Thank you again for the tag, the questions were great fun to think about! I tag anyone who'd like to share their answers too!
These photos are so cozy!
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