Recently I received a letter through the post. I love to receive letters and I love to write them too but sadly these days it seems to be a dying art form as people turn to email and text as preferred methods of communication. Ava Wright, who is 9 years old, wrote a beautiful letter […]
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Category Archives: Christmas
Christmas Around the World
Christmas is all about turkey consumption, cracker pulling and stocking stuffing isn’t it? Of course, we all know there is a much deeper meaning to Christmas, but what I’m referring to here are the deep-seated traditions with which we choose to mark the occasion. It’s always interesting to hear about the Christmas traditions that different […]
Christmas Gingerbread House Free Prize Draw
As you may remember from last month’s issue of the Focus, we had plans in the pipeline to create a confectionary delight constructed from gingerbread to give away as a prize to one lucky Focus reader. Well, I’m happy to say the Gingerbread House – or Lebkuchenhaus, to give it its correct German name – […]
Keep Calm and Craft On
Times are tough and during the past year we’ve all had to tighten our belts in one way or another. With Christmas just around the corner, the idea of all those gifts to buy can seem like quite a daunting and expensive prospect. You have two options. Option one is to panic. Option two is […]
Ten Tips for a Stress-free Christmas
Plan Ahead – This might seem obvious but writing lists and scribbling on post-it notes will help you keep track of what needs to be done and when. Wrap as you go – Get into a routine of wrapping gifts on the same day as you buy them. By doing this, you’ll avoid feeling completely […]
Oh Christmas Tree!
Whether you’re opting for a real or fake Christmas tree this year, be sure to follow our simple guide to creating a beautiful festive centrepiece for your home… Before you do anything, make sure your tree lights are in good working order and then place them evenly around your tree. LED lights are cost effective […]
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