50 things I am looking forward to in December.

     

   1.Fairy lights giving everything that       cosy, twinkly feel.

2.    Scented candles flickering.

3.   The smell of freshly baked brownies.

4.    Treading through fresh snow.

5.    Christmas songs jingling at the Highcross

6.    The smell of freshly fried doughnuts in the cold air.

7.    Rose gold ornaments.

8.    Going for a country drive and seeing decorated houses.

9.    Oversized jumpers.

10.  Steam rising from roast dinner.

11.   Baking chocolate brownies.

12.   Magic in the air.

13.  Snuggling up on the sofa.

14.  Seeing trees dusted with snow.

15.  Going to watch the pantomime at De Montfort Hall. Oh yes I do!

16.  The reflection of diamonds sparkling when you walk past Swarovski.

17.  Going into the Yankee Candle shop and smelling all the Christmas scented candles.

18.  Glittery Christmas cards.

19.  Seeing the person smile when they open my Secret Santa.

20. Going to see the display at Town Hall Square.

21.  Watching people laughing at the park as they’re having a snowball fight.

22. Watching people all glitzed up and laughing merrily as they walk into posh hotels for parties.

23.  Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.

24. The smell of gingerbread men in bakeries.

25.  Star ornaments shimmering in shop windows.

26. Tartan blankets splayed across home décor setups.

27. Friends nestling a cup of hot chocolate with gloved hands and giggling.

28. Little children queueing up to see Santa at Highcross.

29. Watching Harry Potter with my bro for the millionth time.

30. Going to the Curve in the evening to watch a play.

31.   Choosing pretty gift-wrap from shops.

32.  Wrapping presents for loved ones.

33. Writing a message on a tag.

34. Snowball fights!

35.  Snowflakes twirling in the air as though descended from the air.

36. Seeing Santa flying in his sleigh at the Haymarket.

37. The crisp morning air and bright sunlight hitting my face as I walk down Granby Street.

38. Eating crisps and chocolates throughout the holidays.

39. Laughing with colleagues at a Christmas party!

40. Children waddling through snow.

41.  My family and I cooking Christmas dinner together.

42. Giggling as Destiny’s Child sing their Christmas song. What?!

43. Picking out presents for people.

44. Thinking about how I am going to decorate my house with decorations and lights and candles!

45. People being kinder to each other and being happier.

46. Helping my schoolchildren make Christmas crafts and partying with them.

47. Random strangers wishing each other a ‘Merry Christmas!’

48. Random strangers complaining about the winter weather, but secretly proud of the British tradition.

49.  Sarcastically laughing as the shops COMPLETELY commodify Christmas. ‘You NEED this £1000 necklace for your girlfriend.’

50.  The City Rooms’ windows glammed up. 

What are you looking forward to in December? Let me know in the comments below! :)