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Johnasmith
Member since 24th April 2008
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02nd October 2008
One of the most potent symbols of the season of goodwill, the Christmas stocking is certainly one of the highlights of the festive period – what better treat is there than waking up on Christmas morning, reaching to the foot of the bed and pulling...
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02nd October 2008
Whether one is thinking of the play by Robert Bolt, or a Man for All Seasons by Robbie Williams, such a person is clearly a man of distinction and possibly the ultimate when it comes to matters of the conscience – either way it would be fair to sa...
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10th September 2008
Calendars have long been traditional Christmas gifts to hand over at the festive season as we wind down from one year and start making plans to celebrate the onset of the new one. The arrival of the Advent Calendar in the nineteenth century marked...
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10th September 2008
So, Christmas time rolls around and, once more, you are stranded without a clue how to buy Christmas gifts for the beloved ladies in your life. I know, I too am male, and as such seemingly bound by an inability to empathise with and understand just ...
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10th September 2008
Christmas - it's the most wonderful time of the year and that must be true if Andy Williams sang a song about it. But the lead up to Christmas is half the fun, (well that and the Gifts) and there are a variety of ways in which you can plan ahead to ...
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10th September 2008
Christmas time is by far one of the stressful and hectic times of the year. Whether last minute Christmas gifts need to be acquired, or a dinner menu to be planned for the not-so-traditional families, Christmas involves a lot of rushing, planning an...
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10th September 2008
As any seasoned shopper will know, there are times when shopping can be fun, times when it can be hard work, and times when it can be practically impossible. Shopping for yourself isn't always such a problem, at least you have an idea about what you...
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10th September 2008
You have spent year after year giving him every Christmas gift you could possibly give him. Now you have come to the point where you wonder what is left to give! Finding Christmas gifts at Christmas time is difficult because it seems as though every...
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10th September 2008
Christmas is, for many people, their favourite time of the year. Taking away the fact it is a time of rampant Christmas gift giving and stress, it is also the time of year when families most often come together and see each other. For others, it is ...
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10th September 2008
When it comes to the biggest characters of the Christmas season, you might initially think of all of your television favourites. After all, what Christmas would be complete without at least the possibility of sitting down in front of the TV - post-l...
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10th September 2008
Every December as the bells jingle and the nights become silent the Christmas season arrives. Each year the 'season to be jolly' creeps up almost unnoticed until it is upon us, and many people find themselves overwhelmed by what is a stressful and e...
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10th September 2008
The season of goodwill; a beautiful and spiritual time filled with magic, laughter and the gentle fall of snow across the ground. A time when families can while away hours together and really ponder the meaning of life. This might well the be the case, bu...
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10th September 2008
Christmas is a time of celebration – a time for families, a time for friends and, most importantly, a time for fun. Perhaps it's the holidays from work, or even the thought of opening up all those Views: 0
09th September 2008
There are certain times of year that just give us that warm and cosy feeling. When it comes to romance, Christmas has to be the winner. Maybe it's the thought of crackling log fires and the smell of mulled wine or even the sparkling lights of the...
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09th September 2008
At Christmas time, being tacky and filling our homes with kitsch, is excusable. Colourful lights, various ornaments and mistletoe provide a joyful environment for us to hide our Gi...
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