With Christmas Day only a few sleeps away, I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who shared their cherished Christmas traditions for my little one's first festive season.
After diving deep into the treasure trove of your awesome Christmas ideas, I've cooked up a festive cocktail of traditions. We're kicking things off with a sugary storm with the lolly run in Sarina. Sweetness and cheer? Count us in! He’s too little for lollies so we’ll pass them on to another nearby family, after Mum and Dad have sampled one, of course. Next up, we're tuning into the serene symphonies at the Christmas carols in Habana. Twinkling lights, soul-soothing melodies, and a sprinkle of magic in the air, it's going to be one enchanting evening. You can find out more about these events in our Event Guide on page 16!
On Christmas Eve I have some baking challenges planned, gingerbread men, melted snowmen cookies, sugar cookie painting and then prepping for the desserts I’ll be taking to a friend’s family lunch on Christmas Day.
Depending on the weather, there's a plan for a sun-kissed Boxing Day at the beach, where sandy toes and laughter will be the order of the day. And speaking of new traditions, my husband's secret wish for a smoker might just find its way under the tree this year for some Boxing Day brisket. Shh, don't let him know before Christmas morning!
Weather permitting, the Bluewater Lagoon beckons for a refreshing day of water play, a fitting break in our festive lineup. And while I may have been known for my power hits as an opening batsman in my cricket days, the Boxing Day test seems like a perfect fit for some relaxed holiday viewing with a cheeky eggnog or two. And maybe some leftover pavlova and trifle.
As we step into this season of warmth and togetherness, I'm incredibly grateful for your shared traditions that will enrich our little one's first Christmas.
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This is our last edition for the year as we take a tiny break, our next newspaper will be back on Friday, January 5.
Have a magical Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Amanda
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