There is nothing more loving and special as a gift than something hand made specifically for the recipient. Of course, if they are skilled crafters, the gift is truly valuable, lol!

If you are anything like me, there is no way you could sit down in December and start making some lovely gifts for people - who has that much time in December?

So this year I figure I might get started early by starting some craft projects now when I am relaxed (holidays are wonderful things!) I found a few needlework projects relating to Christmas but then I figured it didn’t have to have a Christmas theme to be a Christmas present, lol, so I’m going to ‘catch a falling star’ instead.

And I’m also looking for inspiration for a scrapbooking page that I may create as a hanging picture for my parents and in laws. Figure its a unique gift for people who just buy anything they want or need during the year!

I’ve been meaning to post this since Christmas!

This year, my kids decided that Mummy needed to have a stocking too, as Santa only brings gifts for kids. So, I gave them some shopping money (they’re 3 & 5 and don’t get pocket money yet), and they took their Oma to Chadstone to buy items for Mummy’s stocking. They made some great choices, include a Christmas angel with my name on it, a headband, a book to read, and some bubble bath.

On Christmas morning, we all had fun opening our stockings together, and the boys were so proud of the stocking they had put together for Mummy.

There is a lot of fun and delight to be had from Christmas lights, for the young and the young at heart! Some homes have lights in their tree, some have  just a few lights visible to the world, but there is a growing number of homes (and businesses) that make a display every Christmas for many people to enjoy.

Next year, when you are thinking about where to go for some Christmas magic, try some of the magnificent light displays across the Australian Capital Territory.

Sharing…

Share the light displays you know of - give an address or directions to find the displays so other people can enjoy those lights, too.

Rank the displays as follows:

4 Santas - spectacular displays that are an event in themselves

3 Santas - displays that are worth taking a detour to on your way home

2 Santas - displays that locals should know about for choosing the best route home

1 Santa - nice displays that perhaps aren’t worth travelling to, but are enjoyable just the same

There is a lot of fun and delight to be had from Christmas lights, for the young and the young at heart! Some homes have lights in their tree, some have  just a few lights visible to the world, but there is a growing number of homes (and businesses) that make a display every Christmas for many people to enjoy.

Next year, when you are thinking about where to go for some Christmas magic, try some of the magnificent light displays across the Northern Territory.

Sharing…

Share the light displays you know of - give an address or directions to find the displays so other people can enjoy those lights, too.

Rank the displays as follows:

4 Santas - spectacular displays that are an event in themselves

3 Santas - displays that are worth taking a detour to on your way home

2 Santas - displays that locals should know about for choosing the best route home

1 Santa - nice displays that perhaps aren’t worth travelling to, but are enjoyable just the same

There is a lot of fun and delight to be had from Christmas lights, for the young and the young at heart! Some homes have lights in their tree, some have  just a few lights visible to the world, but there is a growing number of homes (and businesses) that make a display every Christmas for many people to enjoy.

Next year, when you are thinking about where to go for some Christmas magic, try some of the magnificent light displays across Western Australia.

Sharing…

Share the light displays you know of - give an address or directions to find the displays so other people can enjoy those lights, too.

Rank the displays as follows:

4 Santas - spectacular displays that are an event in themselves

3 Santas - displays that are worth taking a detour to on your way home

2 Santas - displays that locals should know about for choosing the best route home

1 Santa - nice displays that perhaps aren’t worth travelling to, but are enjoyable just the same

There is a lot of fun and delight to be had from Christmas lights, for the young and the young at heart! Some homes have lights in their tree, some have  just a few lights visible to the world, but there is a growing number of homes (and businesses) that make a display every Christmas for many people to enjoy.

Next year, when you are thinking about where to go for some Christmas magic, try some of the magnificent light displays across South Australia.

Sharing…

Share the light displays you know of - give an address or directions to find the displays so other people can enjoy those lights, too.

Rank the displays as follows:

4 Santas - spectacular displays that are an event in themselves

3 Santas - displays that are worth taking a detour to on your way home

2 Santas - displays that locals should know about for choosing the best route home

1 Santa - nice displays that perhaps aren’t worth travelling to, but are enjoyable just the same

There is a lot of fun and delight to be had from Christmas lights, for the young and the young at heart! Some homes have lights in their tree, some have  just a few lights visible to the world, but there is a growing number of homes (and businesses) that make a display every Christmas for many people to enjoy.

Next year, when you are thinking about where to go for some Christmas magic, try some of the magnificent light displays across Tasmania.

Sharing…

Share the light displays you know of - give an address or directions to find the displays so other people can enjoy those lights, too.

Rank the displays as follows:

4 Santas - spectacular displays that are an event in themselves

3 Santas - displays that are worth taking a detour to on your way home

2 Santas - displays that locals should know about for choosing the best route home

1 Santa - nice displays that perhaps aren’t worth travelling to, but are enjoyable just the same

There is a lot of fun and delight to be had from Christmas lights, for the young and the young at heart! Some homes have lights in their tree, some have  just a few lights visible to the world, but there is a growing number of homes (and businesses) that make a display every Christmas for many people to enjoy.

Next year, when you are thinking about where to go for some Christmas magic, try some of the magnificent light displays across Queensland.

Sharing…

Share the light displays you know of - give an address or directions to find the displays so other people can enjoy those lights, too.

Rank the displays as follows:

4 Santas - spectacular displays that are an event in themselves

3 Santas - displays that are worth taking a detour to on your way home

2 Santas - displays that locals should know about for choosing the best route home

1 Santa - nice displays that perhaps aren’t worth travelling to, but are enjoyable just the same

There is a lot of fun and delight to be had from Christmas lights, for the young and the young at heart! Some homes have lights in their tree, some have  just a few lights visible to the world, but there is a growing number of homes (and businesses) that make a display every Christmas for many people to enjoy.

Next year, when you are thinking about where to go for some Christmas magic, try some of the magnificent light displays across New South Wales.

Sharing…

Share the light displays you know of - give an address or directions to find the displays so other people can enjoy those lights, too.

Rank the displays as follows:

4 Santas - spectacular displays that are an event in themselves

3 Santas - displays that are worth taking a detour to on your way home

2 Santas - displays that locals should know about for choosing the best route home

1 Santa - nice displays that perhaps aren’t worth travelling to, but are enjoyable just the same

There is a lot of fun and delight to be had from Christmas lights, for the young and the young at heart! Some homes have lights in their tree, some have  just a few lights visible to the world, but there is a growing number of homes (and businesses) that make a display every Christmas for many people to enjoy.

Next year, when you are thinking about where to go for some Christmas magic, try some of the magnificent light displays across Victoria.

Sharing…

Share the light displays you know of - give an address or directions to find the displays so other people can enjoy those lights, too.

Rank the displays as follows:

4 Santas - spectuclar displays that are an event in themselves

3 Santas - displays that are worth taking a detour to on your way home

2 Santas - displays that locals should know about for choosing the best route home

1 Santa - nice displays that perhaps aren’t worth travelling to, but are enjoyable just the same

What smells most in a chimney?

Santa’s nose

What’s red & white, red & white, red & white?

Santa rolling down a hill!

How long do you leave your Christmas lights out for people to admire?

An increasing number of people appear to leave their lights in position (at least those on the roof and walls) all year, but only turn them on in the Christmas season. And for safety, I have to say that is a good idea!

Do you go to visit Christmas lights after Christmas, when life doesn’t seem quite so rushed?

Given Christmas decoration stay up until the 6th January for many places, why shouldn’t the lights also last that long? And why not enjoy them while they last?