Things I Love and Look Forward To Over Christmas

In: Inspiration | On: 19 Dec, 2009

Are you excited about Christmas?! I am, for perhaps the first time in several years. Things are different this time around. I am spending the holidays with not only my family, but my boyfriends family. There is going to be a lot going on, and it’s going to be different and interesting.

Also factoring in is that my sister is in Denmark this year for Christmas. I’m not happy about this, but she has been sending wonderful photographs of snow and all things white Christmas-y which has been getting me in the mood.

Here are a few things that I love about Christmas, and look forward to (although some have already occurred!).

I love the moment when you realize your Christmas shopping is complete. In fact, finding the perfect gift for anyone in the process of shopping is pretty amazing.
On that note, I can’t wait to exchange gifts with my boyfriend! I have bought him the perfect present, sticking within our budgeted limit on a technicality. He’s worried about this fact, but it is going to be completely worth it.
I love planning what I am going to wear on Christmas morning. Cute and ready for photographing.
Hoping for clear skies and sun, the summer weather that makes me, down in New Zealand, think that Christmas time is here. On that note, I love Christmas photography that features clear skies and pohutukawa tree’s.
Driving past streets full of houses done up for Christmas. Magical.
Carols churned out on loudspeakers. Despised by many, but I love them. They’re cheery and silly!
Walking into a room lit up by the lights of a Christmas tree. Also, magical.
The food and wine. I will not overeat, nor write myself off after consuming too much wine, but I love sharing food and drink with family and friends over the Christmas season. Special and delicious, I love the turkey, the gravy, roasted vegetables – and the cake, pudding and custard that follows. Mmm, yes!

The most magical of all things I love and look forward to is that moment when you wake up on Christmas morning and realize that it is, in fact, Christmas. New, exciting and yet to be tainted by the chaos that comes hand in hand with Christmas day. It’s a moment worth noticing, because it’s too easy to miss!

What are you looking forward to this Christmas?

Joanne Faith

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(18) Comments | In: Inspiration | Tagged With: christmas, Inspiration, joanne

fadetoblack, on December 19th, 2009 at 3:50 pm Said:

yeah im excited too!
not done all my shopping yet tho doh!

Luana, on December 19th, 2009 at 4:05 pm Said:

I am looking forward to Christmas Eve dinner! It is always amazing and involves a lot of wine, and champagne after dessert. My boyfriend and I are doing long distance so I’ll have to mail him his present soon – it isn’t done yet! But it doubles as a birthday present since his is on the 31st, so it’s ok if it’s a little late haha.

bananas., on December 19th, 2009 at 9:27 pm Said:

i am most looking forward to seeing the reaction of my loved ones faces when they open their gifts.

Couture Carrie, on December 20th, 2009 at 7:06 am Said:

Fabulous post, darling!
I love Christmas carols and cupcakes!

xoxox,
CC

Cafe Fashionista cafefashionista , on December 20th, 2009 at 10:11 am Said:

Oh, you have listed some of my absolute favorite things about the holidays here, Joanne! I’m especially thrilled with the sight of houses done up in stunning decor – it always thrills me!!

Joanne Faith, on December 20th, 2009 at 4:03 pm Said:

@Luana: Mmm, champagne! I hope the long distance Christmas goes well!

@bananas: Defiantly the most anticipated in my books too!

@Cafe Fashionista: There is no better time of year to go on a late night drive..

Clare, on December 20th, 2009 at 4:23 pm Said:

Your list was so heartwwarming! I want to eat those yummy holiday cupcakes

x Corrine/Frock & Roll x, on December 20th, 2009 at 6:44 pm Said:

I definitely love everything on your list, but an extra yummy bonus is the smell of real Christmas trees. Mmmmm. It’s one of my favourite scents!

Wrecked Stellar, on December 20th, 2009 at 9:46 pm Said:

Fabulous list! I love driving past houses decked out in lights and I too love walking into a dark room illuminated with the tree’s lights! xo, Mel

Arushi Khosla, on December 21st, 2009 at 12:14 am Said:

This is such an awesomeass list.

Lexy, on December 21st, 2009 at 8:17 pm Said:

Ohhh, I so love this post. Christmas just puts me in a good mood, so of course I love this post. Great list; decorated houses are so magical!

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PinkBow, on December 22nd, 2009 at 4:07 am Said:

oh this is lovely, i loved hearing your plans. christmas day is the best day of the year!

Lovely, on December 22nd, 2009 at 9:07 pm Said:

I wish I had the relief of having all of my christmas shopping done! I am going to try to tackle all of it tomorrow!

sarah hannah, on December 23rd, 2009 at 2:40 am Said:

it’s my 2nd ever christmas and im so excited! staying with the family in melbourne, theres the tree and our stockings with names on it oooh yay! i love, LOVE houses all done up with christmas lights. sooo pretty!

Katie, on December 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm Said:

Yay! Lovely post! I’m so excited

I love exchanging presants.
I love getting dressed up.
I love boxing day sales.
Sunbathing and relaxing at home.
How everyone is friendly to each other

hauteworld, on December 27th, 2009 at 7:37 am Said:

Beautiful post! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Luana, on December 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm Said:

I hope you had a lovely Christmas!

Joanne Faith, on December 31st, 2009 at 8:42 pm Said:

Thank you for commenting! I would have loved to have gotten back sooner, but I was swept away in the Christmas madness! I hope you all had fabulous a Christmas and a Happy New Year x

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