Christmas Drama
Nov 14th 2009, 9:28 pm
#32
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Re: Christmas Drama
thanks for the replies ive had a great giggle reading some of them.
I knew moving abroad would be expensive....didnt realise christmas would be the most expensive part of it
I'll definetly have a look at amazon, not really sure what "authentic american" presents are though, I did consider maybe a US personalised lisence plate for my dad but not sure if i wanna pay the shipping on that.
maybe not just cancel christmas, but in-laws and family too! that way when birthdays come around (seriously i think with all this extended family theres at least 2 birthdays every month!), theres no presents to buy!
I knew moving abroad would be expensive....didnt realise christmas would be the most expensive part of it
I'll definetly have a look at amazon, not really sure what "authentic american" presents are though, I did consider maybe a US personalised lisence plate for my dad but not sure if i wanna pay the shipping on that.
maybe not just cancel christmas, but in-laws and family too! that way when birthdays come around (seriously i think with all this extended family theres at least 2 birthdays every month!), theres no presents to buy!
In case you're not familiar with what I'm talking about, I'm including a link below. In our family everyone always has a piece of maple candy in their Christmas stocking. They're usually shaped like Maple Leaves, Santa Claus, etc.
http://www.piecesofvermont.com/
I don't know what a typical British Christmas is like so I can't make specific suggestions but I would think any tradition/decoration, etc. that seems different to you (i.e. is American or from a culture common in America) would be a very cool gift. I like to give Christmas ornaments that I've bought during my travels as gifts. Last year, for instance, I gave my mother a Kiwi bird ornament. This year she's getting a beaded thistle ornament I picked up in Scotland. You might get some similar ideas from looking around at the ornaments for sale near you.
Last edited by Kaffy Mintcake; Nov 14th 2009 at 9:39 pm.
Nov 15th 2009, 7:58 pm
#33
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Re: Christmas Drama
thanks for the suggestion Kaffy I'll have a look into that!
Nov 17th 2009, 2:16 am
#34
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Re: Christmas Drama
just did a load of Crimbo shopping last night
5 newphew/neices
ma in law
sister in law
sis
and mum
got the bulk from John Lewis online and no delivery charge!
5 newphew/neices
ma in law
sister in law
sis
and mum
got the bulk from John Lewis online and no delivery charge!
Nov 19th 2009, 7:38 pm
#35
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Location: Arkansas
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Re: Christmas Drama
Sister always sends me a bunch of UK food stuff. Can't live without me Marmite. She used to live over here, so I return the favour and send her American treats.
