5 Ways To Beat The Christmas Blues
Christmas Day may only come round once a year, but for many the holiday has turned into a week-long marathon, sprawling into New Year. As you prepare for the onslaught of food, drink, family, friends and all the joy they can bring, here are a few tips to get the finish line.
1. Take A Deep Breath
For many people, the Christmas holiday is one of the few times of year they’re cooped up with their nearest and dearest 24/7. If you find their adorable little foibles are getting a bit too much for you, there’s always the great outdoors.
Shouting “I’m just taking the dog for a walk” as you make a break for it is a diplomatic way of regaining your personal space, although experts warn that the absence of a dog in your household will severely undermine this strategy.
2. Recoup Your Outlay
In 2016 Nationwide Building Society discovered that the average Brit spent £645 on Christmas. If this sounds vaguely familiar, then how about winning your money back with a games night?
A pack of cards can provide an impressive return on investment when you invite adult family, friends and neighbours around for a ‘friendly game’. Strategically placed mirrors will not only enhance the beauty of your home, but also tip the odds in your favour. The kids will also love a games night during the holiday. You’re not allowed to take their money though.
3. Chill Out
The Christmas holiday is a marathon, not a sprint, so don’t be ashamed to have a PJ day in front of the TV with the curtains closed. With the abundance of leftover poultry in the house, dependants won’t starve and will relish the opportunity to develop ‘self-reliance’.
We stock the Avtex range of TVs, some with built-in DVDs and satellite receivers. They’ll work on 240 volts at home and on 12 or 24 volts on the road. They’re designed for caravan use (so you could always slip away to the van parked in the drive).
4. Make The Bird Fly Further
If you have a turkey on Christmas Day, there might well be enough left over to last you until March, so get creative. The favourite around the office here is Turkey and Potato Pie, which certainly has more of a ring to it than ‘turkey sandwich’ or ‘turkey on a plate’.
Don’t forget the leftover veg either. Vegetables will keep really well in the fridge and are delicious sautéed with cold meat or turned into soup the next day. And just to put in a word for him, your favourite friend with that big wet nose is quite partial to turkey.
5. Don’t Forget New Year’s Eve
This particular marathon finishes with a sprint! Going out can be horribly expensive and crowded on the big night, but you could always have a gathering at home.
Keep an eye on the weather. With a Cazal Firebowl and maybe an awning, you could even see in the new year outdoors. That’s a great curtain saver too if you’re planning on fireworks.
Jokes aside, we love Christmas and hope you have a fantastic, festive time, as well as a wonderful new year.