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More than 20 members of the same family living on three continents and separated by thousands of miles were brought together for one very special gathering by Domino's this week. For years the Matthews family, whose roots are in Dublin’s Walkinstown, have come together at Christmas for a reunion – no matter where in the world they are living. However, because of Covid-19 the family in the UK, US and Australia, like one million other Irish diasporas, couldn't make it home this year.

Domino's, the nation’s best loved pizza company, heard about the Matthews family’s passion for pizza and stepped up to the plate to organise simultaneous deliveries to the entire family all over the world allowing them to share their pizzas using the most ever-present technology of 2020; the video call. With stores across Ireland, the UK, US and Australia Domino’s was primed to be the perfect partner to bring them altogether. In celebration of this, Domino’s is offering one lucky Irish pizza fan a chance to win a delicious virtual pizza party by entering Domino’s Instagram competition which launches today over on @Dominos_ROI .

Speaking at this year’s virtual family reunion, Ruth Matthews Dodd said; “We have this lovely tradition of getting together in the house in Walkinstown for a big family dinner every December. It’s been so long since we’ve all been together and so much has happened in this last year. I miss my son Enda in Australia, my niece Lorna over in the UK and my brother Ronán in the US too and I just can’t wait to hug them again. Our family in Ireland is spread over Dublin, Kildare and Wexford so we haven’t been able to meet up properly for a long time too. It was just so great to see everyone at the same time, in one room, sort of, and to share pizza together. I can’t wait to see them all in person and argue over the last slice!”

Melanie Howe, Domino’s Pizza Party Patron said; “It’s been a really challenging year for so many and we’re lucky to be able to bring families together for some of their best moments despite such unreliability this year. Even when the world is making hugs impossible, you can rely on Domino’s to deliver piping hot, fresh pizza from dough to door, all over Ireland and the world. We’re hoping more people will get together safely with family and friends over video call and ‘share’ a pizza, safe in the knowledge that at Domino’s, we got this.”

To order pizza or to find your nearest store just visit: www.dominos.ie or download the Domino’s app.

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It’s really easy to get caught up in the commercialism of Christmas. There are flashing, glowing and glimmering advertisements everywhere, screaming out at you that this, and this alone, is the perfect gift for him/her/your sister/your dog/your sister’s dog!

In the midst of all this hubbub – and especially with shops reopening for the first time in six weeks – getting swept away by Christmas shopping is understandable. But this year, more than ever, we need to think beyond ourselves.

There are hundreds of charities in Ireland and abroad who haven’t been able to meet their fundraising goals this year. This is due to many things, like less footfall in the streets for collections, not being able to pack at tills, not having permission to run events. And it’s all due to COVID-19. This virus has robbed us of many things this year. But this Christmas, don’t let it rob us of our charitable nature as a nation.

Below are many worthwhile and inventive charity options to donate to and alternative ways to support this year. They have had to get creative, and it’s only right to support them in this time of dire need for so many people.

Eddie Rocket’s and CHF Temple Street

 ‘Onwards and Upwards’ to help Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street this Christmas! 100% of the purchase price from all sales are donated to the Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street, the perfect Christmas present for little book worms.

In a year that has been full of challenges, this Christmas Eddie Rockets want to help and show their appreciation to all the amazing children in Temple Street. The management and staff have teamed up with Temple Street Hospital and author Don Briggs to support his new magical children’s book ‘Onwards and Upwards’ and help raise much needed funds for our very special hospital.

100% of the book purchase price from sales goes directly to the Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street (Eddie Rockets have underwritten all production costs to ensure the entire monies raised go to the charity). The book is available from Temple Street Hospital and Eddie Rocket's websites now for the purchase price of €10 (plus €2.50 post and packaging). It is also be available to buy in all Eddie Rocket’s diners.

Purchase here

Purchase here

An ideal Christmas gift for 3 to 8 year olds, ‘Onwards and Upwards’ tells the story of four friends who get a tip off that there is a rocket ready to take off from a clearing in the woods. There follows an exciting space adventure around the planets, meeting an alien and a safe return back to earth late at night.

‘Onwards and Upwards’ is Don Briggs third poetic picture book for the charity – the previous two have so far raised in excess of €52,000 for CHF Temple Street. All three books are beautifully illustrated by Foxrock based artist, Naomi Peppard. “Onwards and Upwards” is available now for €10 with 100% going to Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street. This is a special limited-edition print run of only 5,000 copies!

IKEA and Barnardo’s

IKEA has launched a soft toy collection designed by children, for children and all in aid of Barnardos this year. The limited edition SAGOSKATT range returns as children across the world submit their designs through IKEA’s international drawing competition to be made into soft toys.

Available until February 2021, all proceeds from the sale of each toy in Ireland will be donated to IKEA’s national charity partner, Barnardos. Last year's SAGOSKATT collection saw nearly €50,000 raised in the UK and Ireland

The full price of each toy goes to Barnardos Ireland, a charity that protects, supports and nurtures Ireland’s most vulnerable children  This year’s range includes Llama, Ladybug Mouse, Globe Man, Eggplant Car, Sweet-shaped toy and Brown Bear, all available from an affordable €5    

IKEA has turned kids’ imaginations into reality as over 71,000 children worldwide, aged under 12, took part in IKEA’s international drawing competition, now in its sixth year. Children submit their best artwork of imaginary characters, to be in with a chance of having their designs realised and sold by IKEA for other children to enjoy.  The six winning children’s sketches were turned over to a team of expert designers to produce the playful, colourful SAGOSKATT range. 

 “IKEA believes that every child has a right to play and to develop in a safe, secure environment, yet millions of children across the world are denied this fundamental right. Through the affordable SAGOSKATT range, IKEA hope to make play more accessible. And with the full price of each toy going to Barnardos Ireland, this is the perfect gift with a conscience this Christmas,” said Nina Hughes, Range and Product Design Manager Children’s IKEA. 

 “The impact of Covid-19 and the economic downturn has hit vulnerable families the hardest, with many of the children and families we work with having limited resources and really struggling,” said Suzanne Connolly, CEO of Barnardos.

“The support of partners like IKEA and the generosity of the Irish public helps us raise vital funds to reach and support Ireland’s most vulnerable children. As Christmas approaches, we’d ask everyone to consider the SAGOSKATT toy collection as a Christmas gift, and help us provide vital services to over 21,000 families and children in Ireland, who need us most now, during these uncertain times,” she added.

For more information on the collection, which will be available to buy from IKEA for a limited time only, visit: IKEA Barnardo's campaign

Emu Ink and Depaul’s Families and Young People

Homeless Stories: What is lockdown like without a home?

A beautiful new book, written and illustrated by children who are experiencing homelessness across Ireland during the current pandemic, was launched by Irish publishing company, Emu Ink.

In ‘Homeless Stories,’ children, aged 5-13, have shared moving accounts of life in emergency accommodation and direct provision during the Covid crisis. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to Depaul’s Families and Young People’s support services.

One such recipient of that support is ten-year-old Kasey, who illustrated the book’s front and back cover, and wrote about her experience of living in emergency accommodation with her mam and little sister during the Covid-19 lockdown. After two-and-a-half years living in a hotel room, they are finally getting ready to move into their own home but are waiting on a move-in date.

Speaking about why she wanted to share her story, Kasey said, “We moved into the hotel when I was seven and we didn’t know how long we would be here. I’ve had three birthdays and two Christmases living in the hotel now, but this Christmas could be our first in a new home.

“I wanted to tell my story because if there’s another family who move into our hotel room when we finally get to move out, I wanted them to know that they’re not alone and even if it feels scary or sad to begin with, it won’t be forever. My family’s story in this book has a happy ending and I hope everyone who shared their story and any other family who share our story, will find a happy ending and a home too.”

Depaul provides vital accommodation and community supports for vulnerable families who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.

Founder and CEO of Emu Ink, Emer Cleary, first read Kasey’s story when she responded to the publishing company’s call to children to get writing during the Covid-19 lockdown. Emer said: “It felt important to give children like Kasey a voice this year because families like hers have had a very different experience to the rest of us. I’m sure many of us are growing tired of staying at home but for these children, a home to stay in is all they want – a front door, a back garden to play in, a kitchen to bake in like their friends.”

Every child who wrote a story or illustrated a piece for the book will receive a special goody bag from Emu Ink, with treats from Starbucks and The Irish Fairy Door Company, who generously supported the project.

Starbucks has provided treats and vouchers for family days out. In addition to Emu Ink’s investment in the project, Starbucks has also funded the printing of the book to allow all proceeds to go to Depaul.

The Irish Fair Door Company has donated a ‘No More Worries Kit’, to help ease anxieties, and a fairy door to every child, so they might feel less alone in their temporary home and take the fairy with them when they leave.

Homeless Stories is on sale for €12 here.

Simon Community Dublin

Simon’s “12 Challenges of Christmas” is a series of fundraising tasks participants can take on in a safe and socially distant way throughout the month of December and the level of participation is completely discretionary. Try one, two or all twelve to make up for the 50% shortfall this year in fundraising due to COVID-19.

Like most charities, the bulk of the homeless service provider’s fundraising income is generated over the Christmas period, with 50% of this revenue coming from special events which cannot take place due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Community & Events Manager, James Phelan said that as most of the organisation’s Christmas activity is based around singing and music, they are in a particularly difficult situation this Christmas:

“Every year, dozens of choirs and singing groups host ‘Sing for Simon’ carolling fundraisers for us in their local communities…The scientific evidence on singing and coronavirus transmission means we simply cannot host these events safely this year…We have launched the “12 Challenges of Christmas” campaign to try to make up the fundraising shortfall from our dozens of cancelled Christmas events and would really appreciate all the support we can get.”

Simon’s “12 Challenges of Christmas” is a series of fundraising tasks participants can take on in a safe and socially distant way throughout the month of December. Try one, three or even twelve! Do as many as you’d like and host where, how and whenever you like – the choice is completely up to you. From Christmas light competitions, to virtual bucket collections to Santa Dashes, there’s a challenge that everyone can do. For more information on the twelve challenge of Christmas, click here.

If you would like to support people experiencing homelessness this Christmas, please make a donation to www.dubsimon.ie.

NCBI

NCBI’s (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) are setting up the first-ever charity Pop Up Shop on Grafton Street in Dublin, having secured for free access to 110 Grafton Street for the month of December.

This is a massive opportunity for NCBI as their 115+ shops throughout the country are a vital source of funding to enable them to deliver life-changing services to people who are blind or vision impaired.

With COVID-19 dominating 2020, it has been such a challenging year for everyone. COVID-19 has also robbed the over 55,000 people living sight loss in Ireland, of their sense of touch, which is vital for people who are blind or vision impaired and has led to increased feelings of isolation and vulnerability, this will help make up the revenue lost (in excess of €1m) due to our shops closing during 2020.

Being positioned on Grafton Street ahead of Christmas will allow them to:

1. launch our Re:Newed for NCBI brand specific for Grafton Street

2. showcase the breadth of our high-quality designer stock (donated from Irish designers including Lainey Keogh, celebrities and public)

3. challenge customer perceptions of pre-worn and vintage clothes, in true sustainable spirit.

This will be no ordinary charity shop as Re: Newed for NCBI was inspired by the London version that Harrods' developed, which was curated by Stella McCartney and runs every year for March with NSPCC.

 We know that sustainable fashion is as important to you as it is to us. Especially at this time of year, where there is much waste, raising awareness about the brand-new Grafton Street pop up shop is a huge priority.

Jack & Jill “Six Gifts of Christmas”

Christmas is a time of giving and a time of receiving.

And what better way to get into Santa’s good books than to purchase a gift from the Six Gifts of Christmas for Jack & Jill? Support the wonderful nurses providing home nursing care to 377 children with highly complex medical and life-limiting conditions around Ireland.

Jack & Jill’s frontline home nursing care and end-of-life care is more important than ever, given the lack of respite options in the community for the children it supports. Buying a Jack & Jill Christmas Gift is simple and easy – visit their online store, select the gift you desire and it will be delivered straight to your door! Alternatively, just drop by one of Jack & Jill’s nine charity shops in Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow.

Some top gift ideas to help Jack & Jill jingle all the way are “What does Santa do, when it’s not Christmas?” children’s book, a Jack & Jill teacher’s certificate, a Jack & Jill Bricks4Care and plenty more, all available to view here.

For Carmel Doyle, CEO, Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, buying one of Jack & Jill’s Six Gifts of Christmas means that families can continue to receive vital home nursing care not only at Christmas, but into 2021:

“Whether it’s our Santa book, wrapping paper or our Gift of Time card, there are lots of ways to show our Jack & Jill children that you care. Across the country, Jack & Jill mobilises a crew of 700 nurses and carers to support parents who are looking after their children at home right around the clock. Our in-home nursing care support operates seven days a week, including at Christmas and New Year. By supporting our Six Gifts of Christmas, you are supporting our vital work for extra-special children around the country and there really is no place like home for a Jack & Jill child, especially at Christmas-time. That sense of community is what keeps Jack & Jill going.”

Of course, you can also make a donation direct at https://www.jackandjill.ie/how-you-can-help/donate/ and now via Revolut! Jack & Jill is extremely happy to announce its brand-new partnership with Revolut which means people will be able to choose the Revolut app to set up recurring donations, spare change donations, or simply make a one-off donation to the charity of their choice.

Circle K and Children’s Health Foundation

The fundraising drive across Circle K’s company owned store network will see at least €40,000 raised in aid of the children’s healthcare charity this year.

Children’s Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in CHI hospitals and urgent care centres – from funding vital life-saving equipment and providing essential patient and parental supports, to making ground-breaking, paediatric research possible.

Children’s Health Foundation is the new name for CMRF Crumlin and Temple Street Foundation, which came together in January 2019 to become one foundation supporting all CHI sites to ensure every sick child has the very best chance. The National Children’s Hospital Foundation in Tallaght will soon also join Children’s Health Foundation to become a single, unified family supporting all of Ireland’s sick children. 

Circle K, Ireland’s largest forecourt and convenience retailer, has today launched a new charity fundraising initiative called ‘You Give, We Give’ in stores nationwide, excluding Circle K Express sites.  For the month of December, all customers who purchase a Simply Great Coffee in a Circle K store (excluding Circle K Express) will be invited to donate 10c extra to the price. Circle K will match every donation made and at least €40,000 in much needed funds will be raised for Children’s Health Foundation by the end of the month. 

“Covid-19 has had a detrimental impact on the charity sector this year and organisations like the Children’s Health Foundation need our support more than ever, so we are delighted to extend our help to such an important cause. The work of Children’s Health Foundation is vital to funding the services CHI hospitals and care centres provide to young patients and their families.” Said Eadaoin Keane, Senior Marketing Manager at Circle K Ireland.

To find out more about the ‘You Give, We Give’ initiative and how to get involved, click here.

Tesco Ireland and Temple Street light up for Christmas

Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street is calling on people across Ireland to support this Christmas by donating here.

Christmas may be different this year but Santa still took time out of his busy schedule to join little patient Michael, age 7, outside CHI at Temple Street today to officially switch on the CHI at Temple Street Christmas lights and mark the beginning of the festive season. Santa showed great example by wearing his mask and social-distancing at this special switch-on.

The thousands of sparkling lights on the façade of the beloved children’s hospital will help to keep the magic alive at Temple Street, especially for those patients spending time in the hospital this Christmas. Families need a lift now more than ever and the hospital is doing its utmost to create a special atmosphere.

Each year Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street’s charity partner Tesco Ireland and their staff support the Temple Street Light Up event by bringing lots of goodies and cheer to all in the hospital.

Although the COVID-19 crisis does not allow for Santa to visit the wards this year, Tesco are continuing to support patients, families and staff by delivering joy to our hospital. Tesco have kindly donated over 200 goodie bags for patients and hampers for medical teams and wards.

Denise Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of the Children’s Health Foundation at Temple Street says; “Each year the lighting up of Temple Street marks the start of the festive season, and whilst it is different this year, we want to continue to bring the spirit of Christmas to all those in the hospital. We would like to say a big thank you to our incredible fundraisers and supporters nationwide who have supported us throughout the year and in particular Tesco Ireland for their continued support, and for helping make Light Up happen tonight.  Thank you all so much.”

To support sick children in CHI at Temple Street this Christmas click here.

Meagher’s Pharmacy and Peter McVerry Trust Wrap Up Homelessness

This Christmas, Irish company Meagher’s Pharmacy is asking its customers to come together and embrace the season of giving by supporting its #WrapUpHomelessness campaign. This campaign enables vulnerable people and families that have fallen into homelessness to step into a brighter future for 2021.

Meagher’s Pharmacy has been in partnership with Peter McVerry Trust for a number of years and has already donated €136,618 through various fundraising initiatives. This money has facilitated the kit-out of 16 beautiful new homes and has supported 20 people transitioning out of homelessness.

And now Meagher’s Pharmacy has increased its efforts to give back and set itself the ambitious target of €50,000 to raise over the festive season. Help Meagher’s Pharmacy help those experiencing homelessness.

Shoppers can support the #WrapUpHomelessness campaign in several ways, both in-store and online. Options include

  • Making an online donation, which can be made here.
  • Opting for an in-store gift wrapping service and making a voluntary donation to the Peter McVerry Trust collection box.
  • Selecting the gift-wrap option on www.meagherspharmacy.ie and donating €2.50 per item wrapped.
  • Purchasing a piece from The Giving Keys range, a collection which is hand stamped, assembled and packaged in Los Angeles by those transitioning out of homelessness. Giving Keys start at €25 and are available both in-store and online here.

Tesco Ireland and Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street

Tesco Ireland is proud to announce that Benji the teddy bear will be available to purchase in Tesco stores nationwide and online for just €5 from Tuesday 1st December in aid of the Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street.

Benji, revealed for the first time by Ryan Tubridy on this year’s much-anticipated Late Late Toy Show, is a gift that gives more this Christmas.

Named by seven-year-old Michael Connors from Wexford, Benji will be available to purchase in Tesco stores across the country from Tuesday 1st December for €5. Earlier this year, Tesco ran a colouring competition for the children visiting Temple Street to enter for a chance to name the Christmas 2020 teddy bear. This year, Michael Connors, aged seven, from Wexford was the winner. Michael visits the children’s hospital once a month, and he chose to name the bear Benji after a puppy he had when he was younger.

Proceeds from every Benji sold will help Tesco and the Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street get one step closer to their €1.2million target. Once reached, that money will go towards the purchase of a new much-needed CT scanner for the children’s hospital.

Rosemary Garth, Communications Director, Tesco Ireland said: “The team at CHI at Temple Street do fantastic work for children 365 days a year. We know how much that CT scanner will help them with their work and we’re asking customers to help us reach our fundraising goal by purchasing Benji in store or online. As we come to the end of what has been an unexpected year of ups and downs, we hope that Benji brings some light and smiles to people across the country.”

At the beginning of the year, Tesco announced that it had raised €5million in five years for CHI at Temple Street. Donations from the five-year partnership allowed the children’s hospital to purchase 270 pieces of vital equipment to support doctors and nurses in helping children from all across Ireland. Since then, Tesco has committed to raising funds to purchase the new CT scanner in 2021.

Each year CHI at Temple Street treats over 145,000 children from across the country and operates the busiest A&E department in Europe. For thousands of children, CHI at Temple Street is the only hospital in Ireland in which they can be treated. Through the charity partner programme, Tesco colleagues and customers can help little people from all over Ireland get better and be real-life heroes to children attending the hospital.

Glenisk and Self-Help Africa

Earlier this year, Ireland’s leading yogurt brand, Glenisk pledged its commitment to a sustainability-focused initiative with Self-Help Africa, committing to plant over one million trees in Ireland and Africa. With the help of donations from the public and contributions from Glenisk, 750,000 trees have been planted so far in Africa and the planting of trees in Ireland will commence this December!

Glenisk is making it even easier for shoppers to do a good deed and to support the environment while they shop – from November 19th to December 9th, €1 from each pot of Glenisk BIO Organic Yogurt sold at SuperValu will go directly to the One Million Trees campaign. As well as helping out this important initiative, this Glenisk yogurt is the perfect addition to your basket this season and with Christmas just around the corner, it is the perfect time to stock up the fridge with dairy deliciousness while doing your bit for charity.

Alternatively, donations of just €5 can be made directly to Self Help Africa which will plant 10 trees in Africa and 1 native tree in Ireland. GPS coordinates will be provided once the trees are in the ground, meaning that you can see directly where your impact will be seen. This is also an ideal alternative stocking filler idea for eco and sustainability-conscious consumers.

Heinz and Barnardos

In news that will have Heinz Beanz, Barnardos and Christmas fanatics across the country jump(er)ing for joy, Heinz has today announced the launch of its first official charity Christmas jumper ahead of National Christmas Jumper Day on the 11th December.

The Heinz ‘Beanz Meanz Crimbo’ jumper will be available exclusively through Heinz’s exclusive online shop in Ireland here for €25.00. But shoppers best get them quick as only 500 are available in sizes medium and large.

All proceeds of the Heinz Christmas Jumpers will go to Heinz’s official charity partner in Ireland, Barnardos, so that they can invest in vital funds to support those most vulnerable in the run up to Christmas. Proceeds will go towards Barnardos essential work, including:

  • €2 could provide a nutritious breakfast for a vulnerable child in one of Barnardos Early Years Centres
  • €10 can provide breakfast for a vulnerable child for a week
  • €5 could provide a hot dinner and access to specialised care in their after-school club.

Emily O’Kane, Marketing Manager Kraft Heinz, said: “This has been a very different and difficult year for many of us and here at Heinz we’re extremely aware of the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on Irish people, including children that are already in very vulnerable circumstances.

“The team at Barnardos do fantastic work to reach these children and it’s great to be partnering with them once again this Christmas, not only to help increase their efforts in raising vital funds, but also to bring an extra bit of Beanzy joy to households across the country.”

Every day, Barnardos works in communities across the country to build better futures for vulnerable children and their families. Last year alone they worked with over 21,000 children and their families. Barnardos provides warm nutritious meals in our breakfast and after school clubs, they give children a safe environment to play and learn in and we work with families to rebuild relationships that have been broken.  And importantly, their support programmes are based at the heart of local communities. 

Jervis Shopping Centre and SVP, Jigsaw and ICHH (Inner City Helping Homeless)

It’s that time of the year again and Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin’s most iconic shopping destination, is pulling out all of the stops for Irish families. Now open from 9am-9pm from December 1st-23rd , the centre has gone above and beyond with increased safety measures this Christmas to make the Jervis Shopping Centre Christmas Shopping Experience safe and comfortable for everyone.

Jervis Shopping Centre shoppers feeling generous this year can donate to Dublin Town’s ‘Tap for Good’ Christmas fundraising appeal which is running throughout Dublin City this Christmas. Stop by Jervis Shopping Centre’s Charity wall installation on the ground floor where shoppers can ‘TAP’ their contactless payment card to make a €3 donation to three local charities – SVP, Jigsaw and ICHH (Inner City Helping Homeless).

Parents can keep the kids entertained with Santa’s socially-distanced Magical Grotto, spectacular decorations, unmissable festive fashions and a host of unique gift ideas for all ages. Some of the Centre’s family favourites include MINISO, Curry’s PC World, JD Sports and Tesco F&F. Mingles and Off Beat Donuts are also on hand to provide delicious treats for youngsters and adults alike.

Aviva and St. Francis Hospice 'Tree of Life'

Irish charities are struggling to cope due to the coronavirus pandemic and we may see up to half of all Irish charities close before the end of the year. Smaller locally based charities like St. Francis Hospice are particularly struggling to survive. Despite this tough landscape there are reasons to be hopeful, Sile Seoige has teamed up with Aviva Insurance Ireland to help raise awareness of the St. Francis Hospice ‘Tree of Life’ ceremony and hopefully encourage the wonderful people of Ireland to donate to the charity this Christmas.

Aviva Ireland, national partner of St Francis Hospice, alongside campaign ambassadors Síle Seoige and James Downey call on the public to donate €6 for St. Francis Hospice ‘Tree of Life’ this Christmas.

Thursday 26th November 2020: This Christmas, Aviva Ireland has teamed up with its charity partner, St. Francis Hospice, to promote the ‘Tree of Life’ ceremony in Raheny and Blanchardstown hospices. The ceremony is to remember the individuals St Francis Hospice has cared for and those who were lost to Covid 19. To mark the partnership, Aviva has erected a 20ft tree in the stadium which will be in place from Wednesday 25th of November as a marker for the hospice this Christmas.

Today, broadcaster and wellness advocate Síle Seoige, alongside former Irish Rugby player James Downey launched this year’s Christmas appeal, calling on the public to support this worthy cause on behalf of both St. Francis Hospice and Aviva by logging onto www.aviva.ie/tree-of-life and sponsoring a light on the tree for just €6

At the launch Síle Seoige, said: “This time of year can be tough for so many who have lost loved ones during the year. The Tree of Life is a beautiful way to remember those who have lost their battle with a terminal illness. I am delighted to be able to play my part in supporting St. Francis Hospice, with thanks to Aviva Ireland. As someone who has had cancer myself, I am so grateful to be healthy and well today and I know all too well the great work charities like St. Francis Hospice do.’’

This year, the Tree of Life ceremony will be a virtual event to remember those who St Francis Hospice has cared for, both past and present. People can view the ceremony on the St. Francis Hospice website and Facebook page from 7.30pm on December 10th and watch as each donation lights up on the tree in memory of a loved one or for somebody experiencing difficulty in their lives.

 Aviva is also donating €10 from every new home insurance policy purchased in December directly to the charity to further contribute to its Christmas appeal.

Fintan Fagan, CEO of St. Francis Hospice said: “It’s been a very difficult year for all charities with many of us unable to run our usual fundraising activities. All of us at St. Francis Hospice are delighted to have a charity partner like Aviva Ireland who is willing to go the extra mile and help us raise awareness for our virtual Tree of Life ceremony this year. The annual ceremony means a lot us here at St. Francis Hospice, it gives a lot of people the opportunity to remember a loved one in a safe environment alongside others who have experienced a similar loss. We hope we can continue to give people the same sense of comfort with our virtual ceremony this year.”

Roe & Co Whiskey and The Useless Project

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey announced plans for the first ever Roe & Creators Virtual Pop Up in collaboration with The Useless Project. The first virtual pop up is set to take place on Saturday 5th December and run for three weekends across the month of December on the Roe & Co Instagram page (@roeandcowhiskey). The virtual pop up will provide shoppers with a unique virtual experience that aims to support local Irish brands and businesses while providing unique gift options, just in time for Christmas!

At a time when supporting local has never been more important, the Roe & Creators Virtual Pop Up, will bring together nine Irish businesses from across Ireland on one unique platform, providing a one-stop-shop for consumers to buy local Irish gifts this festive season. Since day one, Roe & Co Irish Whiskey has celebrated Modern Ireland and this exciting new Creators Pop-Up will help continue the crusade to support emerging creators and champion Irish brands.

Roe & Co are partnering with The Useless Project to bring this new platform to life, giving small local Irish businesses a much-needed space to showcase gifts this Christmas. The Useless Project, who have collaborated with Roe & Co in the past, are a leading voice in the area of sustainable living. Having become known for their virtual flea market in recent months, the unstoppable duo, Geraldine Carlton and Taz Kelleher, are delighted to launch the first Roe & Creators Virtual Pop Up.  

Speaking about the launch, Geraldine Carton from The Useless Project said: “We are so buzzed to be involved in such an exciting project. Right now, it is more important than ever that we support Irish talent and it’s great that Roe & Co are giving us a platform to do exactly that!”

Co-Founder Taz Kelleher goes on to say: “Every time we spend money, we have the power to vote for the kind of future we want to see. By becoming a conscious consumer, we get to decide which businesses thrive, and that’s a really empowering thing.

Roe & Co will be collaborating with local Irish businesses across the three weeks many of which only started their businesses in the last year! The first pop-up will take place on December 5th and will include Kopper Kreations, an industrial home wares brand from Dublin that uses reclaimed and recycled materials to create unique and eye-catching home wares. Sustainability is at the heart of the Kopper Kreation ethos and all products are handmade and finished to enhance the natural qualities of the different raw materials.

Another brand joining us for the virtual pop-up is ELN, a Belfast born up and coming street wear brand that transcends seasons and can be restyled and re-worn again and again. Each piece is sustainably and ethically sourced and is created to last, both in quality and design. Finally, ELN and Kopper Kreation will also be joined by Nutshed. Based in Tipperary, Nutshed use single origin runner peanuts, which have the tastiest characteristics for the perfect roast, to make delicious NutShed products packed full of peanuts and just a pinch of sea salt.

There will be more businesses announced over the coming weeks so make sure to keep an eye on Roe & Co’s social media channels for more information.

Focus Ireland

Focus Ireland, with the help of broadcaster Mairead Ronan, has launched an appeal for donations to help support the 1,117 families that will spend this Christmas in emergency accommodation. Becoming homeless is every family’s worst nightmare, but sadly the numbers of families without a home has been steadily rising over the past number of years. Over 2,500 children in Ireland will spend this Christmas living in emergency accommodation.

As part of its Christmas appeal, Focus Ireland will highlight the issue of the hidden homeless and to help drive awareness and encourage donations, has created an installation on South William Street Dublin. The space is designed as a typical 12×12 foot hotel room and shows what life is like for a family living in emergency accommodation. While the city will be filled with socially distanced shoppers, Christmas lights and festive window displays, this installation is a reminder that for many families Christmas won’t be spent at home, but in a cramped space used as a kitchen, bedroom and living room for all the family.

Focus Ireland believe that everyone has a right to a place they can call home. This Christmas, the charity needs the Irish public’s support to ensure this vision can become a reality. Focus Ireland want to shine a light on the hidden homeless in Ireland, the 1,117 families and approximately 2,642 children that will unfortunately be spending this festive season in emergency accommodation.

This year to date, Focus Ireland has helped over 760 families find a home including 1,633 children. The charity is working hard to support these children and relies heavily on public donations to ensure it can carry out the full extent of its work. While the charity does receive State funding it still has to raise over 40% of its annual budget through fundraising.

John O’Haire, service manager at Focus Ireland said, “The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected charity efforts all across Ireland. At Focus Ireland, we have continued our efforts throughout the pandemic to work towards our goal of everyone, particularly children, having a place they can truly call home for Christmas and beyond. We have seen an increase in demand for our services as the harsh realities of the impact of Covid-19 come to light.

Child homelessness in Ireland has increased by 253 % since July 2014 and with the help of the Irish public, we want to change these children’s lives and ensure they have a safe, permanent roof over their heads. We really appreciate the support the public have given to us over the years and hope that this year they can continue to support Focus Ireland.

Broadcaster Mairead Ronan commented, “This installation is a stark reminder of what the reality of homelessness and emergency accommodation is like. It is so important we support organisations like Focus Ireland that support these families and help provide them with a place to call home.”

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Christmas time is all about treating those you love to something special that will make them smile. It’s always lovely to give (or receive) a gift set that you wouldn’t normally buy.  We’ve carefully picked our favourite gift sets ensuring that there is something for everyone in your life.

L’Occitane Eye Night Reset Routine (RRP €65)

Enjoy L’Occitane powerful botanical complex with Immortelle essential oil from Corsica in this exceptional face care routine. Day after day see your skin transform to look rested, fresh, more youthful and radiant. The products in this set suit all skin types and work in combination with all L’Occitane face care serums and moisturisers. This gift set includes:

  • Immortelle Essential Water 30ml – this alcohol-free toner will remove traces of make-up, hydrates, refreshes and tones skin. Skin feels plump and ready for your daily skincare ritual.
  • Overnight Reset Eye Serum 15ml – target and boost your eye area with this night serum that’s works to reduce all the visible signs of fatigue, so your eyes look fresh and rested every morning.
  • Overnight Reset Serum 5ml – this extraordinary night serum will leave you with skin that looks rested, fresh, more youthful and radiant.
  • Immortelle Precious Cream 8ml – This moisturiser reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles, boost the skin’s firmness and offer lasting anti-ageing protection. With daily use, the epidermis is re-invigorated, soft and comfortable. Skin is smoother and firmer; its youthfulness is prolonged.

Codex Double Cleanse Gift Set (RRP €89.95)

The Codex Double Cleanse gift set is suitable for all skin types. The gift set includes:

  • Exfoliating Wash (30ml): A gentle everyday cleanser with exfoliating natural jojoba grains. Infused with elderflower water, grapefruit, safflower and milk thistle oils for both toning and cleansing benefits.
  • Wash Off Cleansing Oil (100ml): A light yet deeply cleansing oil that removes impurities and makeup while leaving skin cleansed, smooth and hydrated.
  • Limited Edition Holiday Soap (120g): French green and pink clays combined with nettle and wheatgrass help refresh and balance skin. Scented with Orange, Mint and Spruce.

Clarins Extra-Firming Gift Set (RRP €68)

All of the anti-aging skincare essentials for a visibly younger, smoother and more radiant face. An anti-wrinkle duo made up of a day and night cream, it reveals your skin’s youth and provides an instant lifting effect. This year’s Clarins Extra-Firming gift set includes:

  • 50ml Extra-Firming Day Cream
  • 15ml Extra-Firming Night Cream
  • 15ml Extra-Firming Mask
  • They all come presented in a beautiful large size 2020 holiday pouch.

Image Skincare Brightening Essentials Gift Set (RRP €100)

This radiance routine features a soothing botanical cleanser and serum with vitamin C and natural brighteners that help promote even tone. The mattifying moisturizer provides broad-spectrum SPF 32 protection against damaging UV rays and leaves a smooth, matte finish. The keepsake box features lush greens and renderings of plants and flowers to invoke a sense of peace and tranquility. The gift set includes:

  • Ormedic balancing facial cleanser (177ml): A mild cleanser that gently foams away impurities to leave skin soft, hydrated, refreshed and clean
  • Iluma intense brightening serum (30ml): An illuminating serum packed with powerful plant-based brighteners and vitamin C to help reduce the appearance of dark spots
  • Prevention+ daily matte moisturizer SPF 32 (91g): A sheer daily moisturizer that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with microsponge technology for a soft matte finish.

Lancome Genifique Gift Set (RRP €102.30)

Advanced Genifique is Lancôme's #1 serum for glowing, younger-looking skin – whatever your age. Smooth fine lines, say goodbye to dullness, and enjoy softer, radiant skin. For all women – every age, every ethnicity, every skin type. This serum is a powerhouse: patented and enriched with hyaluronic acid and probiotic fragments. The gift set includes:

  • Genifique youth activating serum 50ml
  • Genifique night cream
  • Genifique youth activating cream
  • Genifique eye cream

Neostrata Enlighten Brightening Kit (RRP €87.65)

The Neostrata Enlighten Kit is a unique collection of products that target the multiple pathways of discolouration, uneven skin tone and dark spots with powerful skin brightening ingredients. This scientifically proven kit contains 

  • Neostrata Skin Brightener SPF35
  • Neostrata Illuminating Serum 30ml
  • Neostrata Ultra-Brightening Cleanser

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale Gift Set (RRP €39.90)

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale gift set is a delight to the senses with its beautiful floral fragrance making it the perfect giftset to treat someone special to a touch of luxury. The gift set includes:

  • Full size Huile Prodigiuse Florale multi-purpose dry oil
  • The beautiful Creme Prodigeuse Boost
  • Exclusive deluxe travel size shower gel
  • Votive candle

Eminence’s Cleanse and Glow Gift Set (RRP €59)

The Eminence Cleanse & Glow gift set includes their two must have products:

  • Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser – extend the benefits of a treatment or peel at home with a resurfacing cleanser. This milky gel lightly lathers to slough off dead skin without manual exfoliation or over-stripping. The Lactic Acid Complex and mangosteen in this cleanser work together to restore a smooth, radiant complexion.
  • Stone Crop Oxygenating Fizzofoliant – this powder-to-foam exfoliant employs microgreens, stone crop and rice flour with adzuki powder to infuse skin with a youthful looking glow. With its light fizzing action, this revitalising formula gently invigorates the skin and removes impurities to reveal a beautiful, brighter looking complexion.

Skingredients Skin Veg + Skin Protein Gift Set (RRP €75)

This hard-working serum duo is the perfect recipe for dewier, more hydrated skin. Skin Veg and Protein are your hard-working anti-ageing, lightening, brightening skincare serums which work together to provide anti-ageing and hydrating benefits. They are formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin A and C, a double dose of a pro-collagen peptide plus antioxidants galore for protecting skin from the oxidative stress of daily living.

Clarins Multi-Active Gift Set (RRP €57)

This skincare set targets the first signs of aging and combines all of the essentials for active women in order to protect the skin from the harmful effects of a hectic lifestyle. Combine the day and night anti-aging creams and enjoy a perfect duo that visibly reduces the first signs of wrinkles, boosts radiance, hydrates and prolongs your skin’s youth. The Beauty Flash Balm helps erase signs of fatigue and restores radiance to the complexion. The gift set includes:

  • Multi-Active Day Cream 50ml
  • Multi-Active Night Cream 15ml
  • Beauty Flash Balm 15ml
  • They all come presented in a beautiful large size 2020 holiday pouch.

Dermalogica Your Brightest Glow Yet Gift Set (RRP €125)

This brightening, firming Vitamin C duo gives your skin and delicate eye area two reasons to glow on. The gift set includes:

  • BioLumin-C Serum, 30ml: High-performance Vitamin C serum works with skin’s natural defenses to brighten, firm and defend. Avoid contact with eyes. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product.
  • BioLumin-C Eye Serum, 15ml: Supercharged Vitamin C eye serum outsmarts premature skin aging caused by daily eye movements and environmental stress.
  • Includes paper to create your own sculpted paper art.

Nimue Healthy Skin Essentials Gift Set (RRP €88)

Nimue Skin Technology is a derma-cosmeceutical brand which uses a unique combination of AHA’s (Alpha hydroxy acids) and other advanced active ingredients which trigger stimulation of the structure and function of the dermis to deliver true skin rejuvenation and restoration of skin health (rather than plumping the skin superficially like traditional cosmetic brands). This set includes

  • Cleansing Gel- This soap-free creamy cleanser is the ideal start to any skincare regime! Also available in a ‘Lite’ version for sensitive skin.
  • Conditioner – A deep-cleansing and degreasing conditioner that will improve the skin’s texture. Contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. 
  • Exfoliating Enzyme – A non-irritating, non-abrasive enzymatic exfoliator which refines the skin’s texture.
  • Sun-C SPF40 – A lightweight, non-oily and non-whitening emulsion that will provide protection against UVA and UVB. Also contains anti-ageing benefits.

This gift set is available in the original and the ‘Lite’ version for all sensitive skin types.

Green Angel Vital Moisture Gift Set (RRP €49.95)

This super duo will help to keep skin moisturised 24/7. The products included have nutrient-rich, powerful ingredients which help maintain healthy youthful-looking skin. This gift set includes:

  • Seaweed Daily Moisture Face Cream with Jasmine, Neroli and Vitamin E
  • Seaweed Night Cream with 6 Essential Oils

Yon-Ka Anti-Aging Vanity Firming (RRP €71)

Yon-Ka Paris was developed by a family driven by a passion for botanicals with 60 years of expertise at the service of beauty. The Yon-Ka Paris Anti-Aging Vanity Firming Christmas gift set  stays true to this brand ethos.  The gift set includes:

  • Phyto 52 40 ml – this refined, fast absorbing cream has a powerful rosemary base that visibly restores firmness and oxygenates to tone skin and invigorate the complexion. Stimulate the skin by lightly pinching the wrinkles and the rest of the face, neck and décolleté and then apply your Phyto 52.
  • Phyto Contour 15ml – this refined, aromatic cream with extracts of rosemary visibly reduces puffiness and dark circles. It restores firmness to the eye and lip contour and procures a feeling of freshness and relaxation to tired eyelids
  • Yonka Vanity Case.

Warrior Botanicals Winter’s Night Apothecary Set (RRP €85)  

The Winter’s Night Apothecary set is a collection of nourishing herbal medicine and self-care offerings that have been specially curated to support us through the winter season. Enriched with autumn berries, sweet violet, restful lavender and oats with hydrating waters and restorative plant oils, the apothecary box encompasses body care, skin-care and traditional herbal preparations. The gift set includes: Medea Body Oil, The hand blended May You Walk in Beauty Tea, Juniper Water, Winter Spice Deodorant and Violet Flower Essence.

Ella & Jo Your Skincare Must Haves (RRP €80)

This year, the beauty brand founded by MUA Charlene Flanagan and Niamh Ryan MUA and Skin Therapist brings the wonderful Your Skincare Must Haves gift set.  It includes:

  • Squeaky Clean Brush Cleanser – designed to remove makeup from your brushes between uses and deep cleans.   It contains zest of orange peel oil so your brushes will smell and feel cleaner than ever.
  • Savy 3in1 Hyaluronic Skin Mist is a soothing facial spritz with extracts of chamomile, cucumber, witchhazelm, aloe vera and green tea. Specially formulated with mild ingredients including Hyaluronic Acid to help hydrate, condition and protect the skin.
  • Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum is supercharged with powerful collagen boosting and hydrating ingredients designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, increase skin firmness, whilst soothing & moisturising.

Kiehls Ultra Facial Favourites (RRP €58.04)

The Kiehls ‘Ultra Facial Favourites’ gift set is a collection of daily skincare essentials for softer, hydrated skin.  It’s suitable for all skin types but is particularly good for dry skin.   The gift set includes:

  • Ultra Facial Cleanser 150ml – wash away excess oil, dirt and debris, with this gentle foaming cleanser.
  • Ultra Facial Toner 250ml – prepare, hydrate and comfort skin with this mild and effective toner.
  • Ultra Facial Cream 50ml and Creme de Corps 75ml – hydrate skin for up to 24 hours with this daily moisturiser and then soften, smooth and hydrate skin-feel with this rich body moisturiser.

Vixi The Nightstand Gift Box (RRP €84.95)

This sleep gift box encourages calm to settle the recipient into a peaceful bedtime routine. From the notebook to the pillow spray, they will be drifting off in no time with this tranquil product paradise.  The gift set includes:

  • Sleep Atmosphere Mist Pillow Spray by Spritz Wellness
  • Spacemask
  • Enriching Hand Cream with Rose, Jasmine & Bergamot by Dublin Herbalist
  • Constellations Chunky Pad & Pen
  • Bloom Candle by Nathalie Bond
  • White gift box and choice of card with custom handwritten message

Estee Lauder Repair + Renew Skincare Collection Gift Set (RRP €95)

Discover these high-performance formulas to significantly reduce the look of lines and wrinkles and reignite your radiance.  This gift set includes:

  • New Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex 50ml (full-size)
  • Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery 5ml (travel size)
  • Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 30ml (travel size)

L’Occitane Terre de Lumière Luxury Collection (RRP €95)

Indulge in this luxurious and tantalising gift inspired by sunset in Provence when the sky is set alight, embracing all the shades of gold.  Zesty and aromatic at first, this signature fragrance collection unexpectedly melts into an infinitely gourmand heart, before settling into sensual balsamic and musky base notes. This gift set, which comes in a L’Occitane signature gift box includes:

  • Terre de Lumière Eau de Parfum 90ml
  • Terre de Lumière Gentle Shower Gel 250ml
  • Terre de Lumière Scented Soap 75g
  • Terre de Lumière Radiant Balm 30ml

Voya Home Spa Retreat Kit (RRP via Avoca €60)

This Voya Home Spa Retreat Kit is a lovely treat for those who want to Improve their skin’s suppleness and elasticity. This gift set includes:

  • Voya Exfoliating Body Brush to increase circulation
  • Voya Angelicus Serratus Nourishing Body Oil to improve skin tone and energise the body
  • Voya spa scented Essence oil which can be used in your oil burner, bath, or foot spa.

The Body Shop Soothing Almond Milk & Honey Gift Bag (RRP €70)

This Soothing Almond Milk & Honey Ultimate Gift Bag is packed with creamy and caring treats for showing dry, sensitive skin some love this Christmas. This gift set includes:

  • Almond Milk & Honey Shower Cream 250ml – lather up with this refreshing shower cream
  • Almond Milk & Honey Cream Scrub 250ml – buff with this gently exfoliating cream scrub
  • Almond Milk Body Yogurt 200ml – smooth a dollop of this light and fast-absorbing body yogurt into dry and sensitive skin.
  • Almond Milk & Honey Body Butter 50ml – this is perfect for those areas that call for something a little richer.
  • Mediterranean Almond Milk with Oats Instant Soothing Mask 75ml – pamper and comfort the complexion with a scoop of this creamy face mask.
  • Almond Milk & Honey Hand Cream 30ml – keep the hands feeling soft and supple with this hydrating, pocket-sized hand cream.

Pestle & Mortar Hydrating Duo Gift Set (RRP €82)

Treat dry, parched skin to The Hydrating Duo Gift Set from Pestle & Mortar. Combining a best-selling serum and award-winning moisturiser, the kit promises to replenish and revitalise as it fights signs of ageing. Expect a smooth, radiant complexion with minimised lines and wrinkles. The gift set includes: Pure Hyaluronic Serum (30ml) and Hydrating Moisturiser (50ml).

Tata Harper Glow Getter Gift Set (RRP €49)

This two-piece kit is the ultimate hack to restore glow and radiance. Best for dull, dry, or uneven skin. The best-selling Resurfacing Mask and Regenerating Cleanser combo gives you results like a peel, but without the downtime. Physical, enzymatic, and BHA exfoliation work in just 15 minutes to give you healthy-looking, radiant skin that will glow for days. The gift set includes: Regenerating Cleanser (50ml) and Resurfacing Mask (15ml).

Holos Love Your Skin Queen Gift Set (RRP €78)

Holos skincare is hand made in the South East of Ireland. It is made with plant ingredients containing vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, alongside scientifically proven plant actives, chosen carefully with the environment and sustainability at the fore of all we do. The Love Your Skin Queen gift set includes:

  • Love Your Skin cleansing cream 100ml
  • Love Your Skin floral toner 100ml
  • Love Your Skin anti-ageing facial oil 30ml
  • Love Your Skin face cream 50ml
  • Love Your Skin facial towel
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There is nothing worse than being about to leave the choc-a-block shops, with armloads of bags full of Christmas shopping, only to realise; the horror! You forgot about your office Kris Kringle! And what’s worse – there’s a twenty-euro limit. Do you go jokey? No, you don’t know her well enough for that. What can you get, that’s substantial and looks good, for under twenty euro?

You’re lucky we’ve got you covered.

We’ve complied a list of our favourite beauty bits out this Christmas season. Stunning sets and collections, festive packaging and luxury items, all below twenty euro! Your Kris Kringle can thank us later.

Kash Beauty Mink Lashes Set (RRP €12.95)

Secret Treasure – Luxury Faux Mink Lashes are soft, deliciously full and are perfect to bring you from day to night. Go from soft to full glam in an instant thanks to the versatile set of 3 pairs, designed to bring out your inner solar goddess. Each set of lashes is created using 3D synthetic fibres and features curved and flexible bands to make application easier.

They come in three styles: Elsie – natural and fluttery, Rich – winged lashes with volume, and Dagger – full-glam lashes, lusciously full, long and super winged. Your Kris Kringle will thank you for the extra set for the busy Christmas season.

The Happy Scalp Brush Global Beauty Ireland (RRP €9.99)

The ultimate stocking filler that’s going to be everywhere this Christmas.

Healthy hair starts with the scalp, so it’s time to make the most of your shampoo routine and take it to the next level with Global Beauty’s “Happy Scalp Brush”.  The Happy Scalp Brush massages and invigorates the scalp, removing product build-up and exfoliating away dead, flaky skin cells – goodbye dandruff! Use of the brush also increases blood flow which stimulates hair follicles, encouraging new hair growth, thickness and volume.

This gift is also a great way to support Irish businesses, as it’s created by husband and wife team, Paul and Leah O’Neill from County Meath.

The Handmade Soap Co. Pillow & Room Mist (RPP €17.95)

A handmade blend of pure, natural botanicals created to evoke the glitzy highs of a lavish, candlelit speakeasy. Scented with their trademark essential oil blends and packaged in an amber glass bottle, this Pillow & Room Mist in bergamot & eucalyptus is an extremely elegant aroma.

L’Occitane Almond Festive Bauble (RRP €13)

This gorgeous tree decoration is filled with 3 irresistible almond beauty products – and looks good too! A lovely gift or stocking filler, this bauble design makes a gorgeous addition to any tree.

Gift them a bit of luxury this Christmas, letting them indulge in the irresistible scent of almond and enveloping them in softness with this sweet tree decoration filled with L’Occitane’s best-loved almond favourites. This bauble includes:

  • 35ml Almond Shower Oil
  • 20ml Almond Milk Concentrate
  • 10ml Delicious Hands

Ella & Jo Squeaky Clean Brush Cleanser (RRP €20.00)

Keep your tools and skin free from bacteria, sebum, and dead skin cells with the Squeaky Clean Brush Cleanser. No need for water or long drying times, this anti-bacterial and conditioning spot cleaner is about to become an essential part of your skincare routine and help to prolong the life of your makeup brushes for a flawless makeup look every time.

Dr. Hauschka Hand Cream Limited Edition (RRP €9.95)

This hand cream is incredibly hydrating – it soothes, nourishes and protects hands from cold, harsh or dry conditions. This fast-absorbing cream moisturizes, nurtures and supports the skin’s natural processes of renewal without leaving a greasy residue. Regular use helps maintain healthy, supple skin. Features a mild, fresh scent.

CND Vinylux Cocktail Couture Collection: (RRP €14.55 each) and CND Vinylux Gel-Like Effect Top Coat: (RRP €16.95)

“This collection is inspired by the most opulent occasions,” said CND Co-Founder, Jan Arnold. “These glitzy, striking shades are the perfect finishing touch to any festive look!”  And we can see why. With the glam names and stunning colours, you can immerse your Kris Kringle in luxury this season with the CND Cocktail Couture Collection.

 The collection includes:

  • Festive fiery Devil Red;
  • Rich crimson, Bordeaux Babe;
  • Cool berry-red, How Merlot;
  • Elegant burgundy, Drama Queen;
  • Gleaming Get That Gold
  • Shimmering aqua-green, She’s A Gem!

Dr. Paw Paw Christmas Pyramid Tree Decoration (RRP €12)

Why get just one balm when you can have three? The Christmas Tree Pyramid features three of Dr Paw Paw’s best-selling multi-use wonder balms that you need to add to your collection. This Dr PawPaw Christmas Tree Decoration comes with 10ml of the Original, Ultimate Red and Peach Pink balms.

Enriched with fermented pawpaw from the Carica Papaya plant, aloe vera and olive oil, each balm has powerful healing qualities which transform your skin. The Original balm is un-tinted, making it ideal for use all over the body, and the Peach Pink and Ultimate Red balms feature a subtle tint to wear on your lips and cheeks. Suitable for vegans and cruelty free!

Bondi Sands Body Brush (RRP €19.95)

The Bondi Sands Body Brush is densely packed with soft, synthetic bristles, and seamlessly blends lotions, foams, and mists for an ultimate streak free finish. Essential for self-tan application to large areas of the body, or to blend and buff those tricky areas for smooth results. The ergonomic brush handle sits comfortably in the hand for ease of use and total application control.

Blank Canvas Holiday Eyes 3 Piece Eye Brush Set (RRP €15)

The Holiday Eyes set from Blank Canvas is a great gift at a lower price. It includes 3 of Blank Canvas popular eye brushes with limited edition red handles. We've put together the fundamentals of festive eye looks; 3 brushes to cover your every eye look need- from a simple, sheer base to the delightfully decorated.

It’s got you covered for all your eyeshadow application and blending needs. The ‘E10 Small Socket Blender’ has a multi-purpose design that makes it the perfect tool for detail work to the eyes. Use this brush for precise eyeshadow application and for seamless blending.

The ‘E80 Large Flat Shader’ makes eyeshadow placement and shading a breeze. Pat shadows on directly to the lid for a flawless base or use this brush to create depth and drama to your eye look with the perfect amount of shade.

Finally, the ‘E85 Tapered Oval Shader’ is a definition brush, ideal for adding the finer details to any eye look.  Shade and blend eyeshadows, apply highlight to the brow bone and inner corner of the eyes – this brush can do it all.  Top tip – It’s great to use damp with pigments. 

Seoulista Two To Twinkle Cleanse & Glow Skincare System (RRP €18.99)

The Two to Twinkle Cleanse & Glow Skincare System is your makeup bag must-have for a glowing, party-perfect complexion. Combining powerful, effective cleansing with a one-step Rosy Glow Primer, the unique duo ensures flawless and long-lasting results. ‘Tis the season for photo-ready-in-5 skin. Also includes reusable 1x Magic Cleanse.

The Inkey List Plump and Go (RRP €19.50)

A 2-step hydrating + depuffing duo that supports face and eye area skin firmness, suppleness and elasticity. The hydralight textures eliminate fine lines & wrinkles.

The duo improves hydration, lightens dark circles, reduces puffiness and creates firm skin around the energized eye area. A must have for after the Christmas party!

Blank Canvas Black and Gold 4 Piece Cracker Set (RRP €20)

Blank Canvas 4 Piece Cracker Set – Black & Gold has 4 best-selling brushes packaged in gorgeous luxury gift crackers.

The 4 Piece Cracker Set contains 4 gorgeous gifting crackers, each cracker contains a super soft face/eye brushes made with premium vegan friendly, easy to clean antibacterial bristles. It includes: The Blank Canvas Tapered Pencil Brush E60 – A multi-purpose smudger/detail brush. Use around the eye area or apply concealer in detail.

Blank Canvas Dome Fluff Brush F64 – Use this for blending powder/concealer or overall eye/face colour.

Blank Canvas Flat Shader Brush E55 – A smaller version of the E26, flat enough to laydown product with enough movement to shade and blend.

Blank Canvas Medium Round Blending Brush E62 – Use for blending shadow/concealer or foundation. Superb for overall wash of colour on the eyes, diffusing or extreme precision highlighter.

Blursh – 6 shades to choose from (RRP €16.50)

A liquid to powder blurring blush in 6 different shades. There’s a colour for everyone, with shades like Cherry Cola, Peach Sugar, Posey Rosey, Sweet Cheeks, Mango Daiquiri, and Where’s the SPF?

Give them the gift of a glow this Christmas.

Kiss Salon Acrylic Nude Nails – Cashmere (RRP €10)

The salons may be closed but that’s no excuse to not have beautifully nails with the help of Kiss. The easy-to-apply nails go on with a seamless cuticle line so they truly look natural, plus the subtle smile line translates to a perfect nude manicure for a modern take on the French.

NIVEA You’re A Star Gift Set (RRP €7.00)

Adorn your tree with the twinkling NIVEA ‘You’re A Star’ Gift Set! This set includes NIVEA Good Morning Fresh Skin Refreshing Face Mask, NIVEA Soft Moisturising Cream and NIVEA Hydro Care Caring Lip Balm, all housed in a gorgeous keepsake.

This skin trio is perfect for that Christmas party glow, a must for every stocking and secret Santa. The perfect gift set for Christmas and all for under €10. Handy!

Dr. Paw Paw Prep & Party – Scrub & Nourish, Ultimate Red Balm 25ml (RRP €18)

Get prepped to party! The best-selling scrub and nourish 2in1 lip scrub and 25ml tube of the Ultimate Red Balm. Prep your pout for the festive season with Dr.PAWPAW’s gift set.

The set contains ‘Scrub & Nourish’ which will treat your pout in a multi-purpose, stackable pot that combines a natural lip scrub and a replenishing lip balm. Inspired by innovative Korean beauty technology and loved by celebrities and makeup artists, the travel-friendly, two-step treatment utilises nourishing Olive Oil and Aloe Vera to soothe and soften lips, whilst conditioning and protecting for long-lasting comfort. Expect kissable, ultra-hydrated lips with a delicious fragrance of Mango, Orange and Coconut.

The ‘Ultimate Red Balm’ is made from a variety of natural ingredients, and is a versatile weapon. Using the same formula as the original, the Ultimate Red balm adds a pop of colour to your lips and cheeks. The main ingredient, fermented PawPaw, boasts natural nourishing qualities and is said to be one of nature’s finest remedies. Perfect for refining chapped lips or flushing complexions with healthy-looking pigment, expect rejuvenated results every time. This formula is fragrance free and 100% made in Britain.

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In a year that has seen children and adults across the land seek refuge in books and films, what better theme for this year's Late Late Toy Show than The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl? 

The secret is out, and this Friday night presenter Ryan Tubridy will prune his whiskers, brush that tail and lead the charge as the enigmatic Fantastic Mr Fox in a spectacular opening number featuring favourites from the world of Dahl including Matilda, Willy Wonka's Oompa Loompas, and a nod to James and the Giant Peach. 

The opening number, some of which was filmed at The Library of the Royal Irish Academy against the beautiful and fitting backdrop of endless shelves of books, will then be bouncing over to Ryan and dancers live in studio this Friday night to kick off the biggest night of the Irish television year.

Favourites from the worlds of Roald Dahl — including Veruca Salt, grasshoppers, The Twits, Miss Trunchbull, Charlie and Grandpa Joe, as well as Mrs Fox, the little foxes, and Badger from Fantastic Mr Fox — will join Ryan for the opening spectacular. However, the song they will be performing will remain a surprise until the show airs on Friday night!

"This has been a year like no other, and therefore requires an opening like no other," Ryan exclaimed, adding, "The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl is one that understands children in a way that no one else ever has. He knew that there could be a sadness to the world at times, but that there's also great love and mischief and fun to be found."

"All of those factors have been combined to bring what we hope is a joyful, beautiful, and wonderful opening like no other to this year's Late Late Toy Show. "

"This is the dream theme for a bookish person like me, I've been talking about my love of reading since I was a little boy.
I love Fantastic Mr Fox and I'm rather enjoying being a fox for this opening because it's so different from what has gone before."

"What we have in store really captures The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl… everybody is welcome, it's going to be a night of nights in a year of years."

The show will feature not one, but two musical performance from Ryan, with the second taking place mid-show on Friday night. There is also a new international element to the show, with a selection of talented children from around the world joining together for a special one-off performance, accompanied by a very special guest singer.

Get the family together, prepare the snacks, order the takeaway and don your favourite PJs, and make sure to tune into The Late Late Toy Show this Friday night, November 27 at 9:35pm on RTÉ One.

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2020 has been a year like no other. We have adapted how we live, work and socialise and while it’s not a perfect science, we’ve all managed to keep the show on the road. From DIY haircuts or faking the perfect banana bread for social media (we won’t tell anyone, either), to swapping the daily walk for a cosy cup of tea and a biscuit instead, we’ve all been there. In its new Christmas campaign, Tesco Ireland is encouraging customers to treat themselves after the year that’s been. The advert captures a slice of Irish life from 2020 (you may even recognise yourself or someone you know in one of the scenes).

We hear the inner monologue of members of a family as they each confess to a little misstep throughout the year, be it secretly hoping for exams to be postponed, half dressing for work video calls, faking some Pilates for a minute’s peace or even adopting a new popular culture dress-style.

As they continue to deliberate internally over whether they can indulge in festive food and drink, the Tesco voice of the in-store tannoy encourages the family members not to think twice, because after the year everyone’s had, they deserve it. The ad ends with the family coming together to enjoy Christmas dinner.

With more than one in ten adults (11%) adults in Ireland admitting to listening to Christmas tunes already in order to get into the festive spirit, the timing of the Tesco Christmas ad offers some light relief.

The ad has received an exceedingly warm welcome on social media:

 "Great ad this year ! It’s definitely been us all" commented one fan with another commenting "brilliant love this".

Cathal Deavy, Customer Marketing Director, Tesco Ireland commenting on the launch, “It's been a tough year in many different and unexpected ways for customers across Ireland, so it’s possible that we should all be forgiven for some of the little liberties we might have taken but might not freely admit.

An awful lot has changed over the past eight months and we don’t know for certain what is to come but what we do know is that people are looking forward to experiencing the magic of Christmas no matter what shape it may take. People we have spoken to are determined to make the best of the festive season.

This Christmas, we’ve gone for a little bit of light relief, with a self-deprecating humour acknowledging that we all have those moments of weaknesses or (not-so) guilty pleasures as we all adapted to the situation at hand. We hope that it rings true with our customers and helps to bring a smile and a nod of recognition when they say – that was me (or him, or her)!”

The ‘no naughty list’ concept was developed and filmed in Ireland which is a wonderful touch as no doubt the tv ad/filming industry needed the business after the year we've all had. 

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The full Christmas TV from Aldi has been released and it’s just what you need to see with the world in turmoil.

Supermarket Aldi has premiered its Christmas advert which sees the nation’s most beloved vegetable, Kevin the Carrot, return to screens to mark the start of the festive season and bring back the much needed wonder and magic of Christmas.

The country was left on tenterhooks and rooting for the plucky carrot’s safe return following his appearance earlier this week in a teaser advert. Just days ago, Kevin set the sky alight, Top Gun style, in a fighter jet escapade with co-pilot Turkey. He was left perilously adrift with a flaming parachute, leaving fans asking Where is Kevin, and will he manage to get home to Katie and family in time for Christmas?

Determined to be reunited with his loved ones no matter what, Kevin is fortunate enough to find a few new friends to help. Getting him out of his snowy spot of bother is a friendly hedgehog, Harry, who gives him a lift.

But the twists don’t stop there! While riding as fast as they can through the night, they fall into a deep ravine and splash into a fast-flowing river. The hope of Kevin making it home to his family seems to be fading fast when who should appear but Santa Claus, played by much-loved Irish actor Colm Meaney (Intermission, The Van and Into the West). Can Santa help Kevin finally make it home? Of course he can!

John Curtin, Group Buying Director at Aldi Ireland said:

“It’s not Christmas without Kevin, he’s the most popular vegetable in Ireland! When talking about this year’s ad we couldn’t do it without him. His cheeky character has grown in popularity and his indomitable journey back to his family shows his Christmas spirit. And what could be better than returning home to a dinner table full of delicious festive food and drink and surrounded by his wonderful family? I think this year more than ever, that is exactly what people want to see.”

After premiering on YouTube today, fans can also see the advert during the Late Late Show at 22:40 on RTE 1.

Colm Meaney commented that he was delighted to be involved with the advert:

“I thought it was about time that I played the big man himself and so was delighted to be asked by Aldi to be part of its Christmas campaign. Kevin the Carrot and his family were incredibly welcoming on set and the whole experience was a total joy – even getting in and out of the big red suit. This year has been incredibly challenging for everyone but I hope that over the festive season people will be able to enjoy this special time with family and friends – and maybe the odd mince pie or turkey sandwich. Oh, and contrary to many men during lockdown I can confirm that the beard is not mine”.  

Watch the full ad here – it's a beautiful heart-warming ad which make even the most ardent Christmas grinch smile. Lovely work Aldi.

 

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Aldi has just released its Christmas advert – and now it really feels like the holiday season.

Earlier Sunday, Aldi teased the release of the ad on social media, writing: "There's a new wingman in town… Tom's flight is delayed, look who's in the cockpit…"

Making its debut on the Aldi Facebook page, the ad features our favourite – Kevin the Carrot of course – as well as a very festive Christmas Turkey.

You can watch here:

Posting the video on social media, Aldi said: "Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's both and there's a carrot in the cockpit."

The ad is giving us serious Top Gun movie vibes with a sound track that echoes Tom Cruise flying off with Goose (poor ‘ole Goose).  Reminiscent of the movie, Kevin and Turkey can be seen jetting through the sky, with Kevin explaining: "Brace yourself Turkey!"

As they zoom through the mountains, Santa makes an appearance, stopping by for a quick photo.

But moments later and a disaster occurs. After declaring he is “roasting” (hilarious stuff!), Turkey decides to 'open a window' but presses the eject button instead.

But instead of opening the window, Kevin is ejected from the cockpit.

And fans have been loving the advert so far, with one writing: "Ooh! Very interesting teaser! But Kevin's plane is on fire NOOOOOOOO!"

While another said: "Yes, Kevin's back, that's made my day and cheered me up."

"Aldi thank you for making 2020 a little better," wrote another.

Aldi's Christmas ads never disappoint. Last year's ad saw Kevin the Carrot determined to become the star of the Christmas dinner.

This has defo cheered us up, thanks Aldi. We can't wait to see the next chapter of this story.

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Dublin based Social Enterprise ‘We Make Good’ has partnered with ChildVision and Coolmine Therapeutic Community to develop a range of hand-crafted soaps & self-care products with a progressive business angle; the soap range, Soap with Soul, is created by those conquering addiction or living with disabilities to offer a utilitarian approach to tackling issues of inclusivity.

The Soap With Soul range includes each of the following and we think they will make a beautiful Christmas gift.

  • Oatmeal and Honey Soap
  • Irish Sea Moss Soap
  • Irish Heather & Lavender Soap
  • Irish Garden Mint Soap
  • Wild Irish Rose Soap
  • Doggy Soap
  • Vegan lip balm
  • Lavender Bath bombs

You can purchase online here.

This project comes at an appropriate time in Irish culture, as Covid19 sweeps through our communities to reveal the fractured systems underneath – ones that have pushed many vulnerable people to the fringes. This project is here to raise the bar for inclusivity and wash away the stigma of disability and addiction, paving the way for a new kind of inclusive and enterprising Ireland. The process is innovative in that it empowers makers to redefine damaging perceptions that they have of themselves and that society has given them. It confidently allows its makers to take their place in society while also providing a beautiful product with a real story.

“Covid has really shown us that we need to change the way we prioritise the environment and work for a more equal society, where we focus on leaving no-one behind. These soaps exemplify these communal values in a really tangible way. They each come with a little story in the wrapper of how the project supports the makers to reach their potential, making them a really inspiring gift for this Christmas” Caroline Gardner, Co-founder of We Make Good.

“This range is beautiful – all natural and uniquely Irish, made here in Dublin and bringing about real change for the makers. It truly encapsulates what our brand is all about.” Joan Ellison, Co-founder of We Make Good.

The brand provides on-the-job training and an income for the makers and will either support them to move on to mainstream employment or aims to provide steady employment for the makers. ChildVision’s Lifelong Learning students, aged 18-23 years, have been working on valuable enterprise projects such as soap-making for some time but partnering with ‘We Make Good’ gives them the opportunity to collaborate together and have a direct connection to the public, a space to showcase all their hard work and see it sell.

“For many young people with sight loss and additional disabilities, once they finish their time with ChildVision there are very few further education or employment options available to them. This project is about harnessing their creativity and letting them, and the wider community, appreciate their ability to create something beautiful and useful. The knowledge that they can do something of value brings a real sense of purpose and that can be, quite literally, life changing” Amanda Deaton, Project Lead, Lifelong Learning, ChildVision.

This view is also reflected in the experience of Coolmine, an addiction treatment provider that believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life. Coolmine provides a range of quality community and residential services to empower people and their families to overcome addiction and support long-term recovery.

The range is made with locally sourced botanicals – and they’re sustainable, all natural and made by hands, not machines; so they’re good for every body!

This soap is a beacon of hope and a sign of things to come; new Ireland, new beginnings and everyone’s included. Every bar bought helps to keep this mission alive and makes a direct impact on amazing people, so spread the word and see how this little soap can shake things up for a better Ireland.

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This Christmas, Quality Street fans no longer need to leave their street, home or even their armchair to buy personalised tins of their favourite sweets, as the brand announces a new webshop www.qualitystreet.co.uk.

The move means that shoppers will be able to buy bespoke tins of Quality Street all the year round. Visitors to the site can select up to six different sweets or opt for the classic Quality Street mix. They can personalise their tin with a name of their choice* and have it delivered straight to their door. Last year, Nestlé had an overwhelming response to their Quality Street pop-up shops, so they knew just much people love to personalise their Quality Street tins.  They are now taking it that one step further by offering fans the chance to also choose the perfect mix of their favourite sweets for that personalised tin. Even more exciting is the news that with our new Quality Street web shop, they can now do all this in a matter of clicks, from the comfort of their own home. 

The site will offer 1kg tins of Quality Street costing €20.00 including delivery to Irish addresses.

The webshop is not the only innovation from Quality Street in 2020. Earlier this year, Quality Street Intrigue, a range of indulgent truffles inspired by classic flavours from the brand, hit stores nationwide.

Available in two delicious flavours: Salted Caramel Truffles and Praline Truffles, Intrigue comes beautifully packaged in 200g boxes each containing 20 individually wrapped sweets and are now available at most major supermarkets.

2020 will be a Christmas unlike any other, when familiar traditions become more important than ever and we think this will be a lovely way to make the most of it.

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Late Late Show presenter, Ryan Tubridy spoke at the RTÉ virtual autumn launch, all about what viewers can expect from this year’s Late Late Toy Show.

“I think, without question, that it will be the most important Toy Show that we’ve ever done – for obvious reasons,” Ryan said.

“The kids have been so good. They’ve had the weirdest year of their lives and it is absolutely up to us to make the sun shine for them again. We are determined and excited.

Ryan went on to talk about the extra precautions they’re taking, given the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. “We’re operating at the moment with the view that everything will be social-distanced. Everything is, as we know it now, in terms of Covid rules.”

“I don’t anticipate that changing between now and Christmas to be quite honest. I don’t see some kind of miraculous move towards people gathering. We made a decision quite early on that there will be no audience.”

Ryan admitted he was worried about the show’s lack of audience atmosphere, saying, “The idea of doing a Toy Show with no audience is very daunting because you feed off of that. But I feel quite supported by the public and their patience and that’ll help fuel the madness.”

He confirmed, “It’s going to be a radically different type of Toy Show. The opening of the Toy Show is going to be radically different. My character is radically different. The song is radically different… this is going to be a Toy Show like no other.”

Will this mean that there won’t be any of the usual ‘One for everyone in the audience!’ exclamations though? Ryan reassured us that they would come up with a suitable alternative to tackle every element of the show and make it suitable for a COVID-19 world. When someone suggested delivering gifts to frontline workers, Ryan replied, “That’s exactly along the lines of where we’d be inclined to go.”

“I mentioned in the middle of August that applications for the show were open and they had about 1,000 entries in the course of 24 hours. There’s a hunger for the Toy Show this year that is very different for obvious reasons,” the presenter claimed.

Ryan also hinted at this year’s theme, suggesting that it will be “delicious, and different.”

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Christmas Day is almost here but I feel like all anyone is thinking about is whether their online deliveries will arrive on time or what time Penneys closes at on Christmas Eve.

As a child, my fondest Christmas memories are of my parents and their friends singing along to Slade in the kitchen, decorating the tree with my little sisters and bickering over who will put the star on top, visiting my Nanny’s house and revelling in the fact that we could eat chocolate before dinner.

The last thing I think of are the gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I nearly keeled over with joy when a Sylvanian Families Brick Oven Bakery was under the tree one Christmas, but nowadays the most wonderful time of the year is all about shopping.

Christmas is starting to revolve around Amazon deliveries, late night shopping and taking the perfect photo of the tree for Instagram.

We’ve forgotten the fact that spending hundreds on gifts isn’t the true meaning of Christmas.

We have been conditioned to think this way so let me remind you of the things that truly matter at Christmas time.

  • Waking up on Christmas morning and hugging your Mam.
  • Singing along to Wham as you drive home with your Dad.
  • Swooning over Jude Law in The Holiday with your sisters.
  • That first sip of Butler’s Hot Chocolate on a cold December evening.
  • Catching the Father Ted Christmas special and quoting the entire thing.
  • Rockin’ around the Christmas tree, literally.
  • Helping the men of the family wrap their presents on the sly.
  • Stopping to listen to carol singers on Grafton Street.
  • The smell that hits you as you open the first tin of Roses.
  • Dancing around the kitchen to Mariah Carey with your best friends.
  • Pints in your local pub on Christmas Eve.
  • Fluffy roast potatoes that make you drool.
  • Laughing as you struggle to fit the turkey in the oven: “It didn’t look that big in the butchers.”
  • Receiving Christmas cards from family who won’t make it home for Christmas
  • Seeing the baffled look on your cat/dog’s face when they see the tree for the first time
  • Saying ‘Merry Christmas’ to the bus driver
  • Your Nanny’s red cheeks after one too many glasses of mulled wine.
  • Sharing stories about the loved ones who are no longer around for Christmas.
  • Pretending your Grandad didn’t fall asleep after dinner: “I was just resting my eyes.”
  • Watching Santa leave the North Pole on the news, no matter what age you are.
  • Driving around and looking at all the Christmas lights in your hometown.
  • Trying to find out which one of your cousins keeps putting empty wrappers in the tin of Celebrations.
  • Seeing the Coca Cola ad for the first time.
  • Drinking a cold glass of Bailey’s by the fire.
  • The first turkey sandwich you eat on December 26.

So this is Christmas.

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