 'Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.' Not many little windows to open on the advent calendar now, my friends and Christmas day will soon be here. With seasons eatings in mind, I thought I'd share a few delicious and delightful snippets from across the globe that caught my eye recently:
And finally, this year’s Christmas advertisement from Sainsbury’s, which was produced in partnership with The Royal British Legion. This poignant piece commemorates the true events of Christmas Day during the first World War when, in 1914, guns fell silent and two opposing armies met in no-man’s land to celebrate Christmas. All profits from the sale of the chocolate bar, which is discreetly shown, go to the Royal British Legion. There has been some controversy over the advertisement, with mixed opinions on whether it was a good or a bad thing. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. May I take this opportunity to say 'Happy holidays' and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox And tell me dear readers, how is the Christmas countdown going in your part of the world? Are you ready for the festive season? Will you be travelling, or spending time at home with loved ones?
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Lizzy (Good Things)
20/12/2014 10:36:31 am
Amanda, my pleasure... Happy Holidays to you also xox 18/12/2014 10:07:05 am
Good morning Lizzy, what a lovely surprise to be included in your list. I am looking forward to reading through the others in the coming days. I am looking forward to celebrating the joy and excitement of Christmas with my two little boys and my family and switching off all media for a true break. This year the boys are very excited and the count down is well and truly in progress! I wish you and yours a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas. Thank you for your support and friendship over this year. I look forward to following along your wonderful good things next year. Kyrstie xxxxx
Lizzy (Good Things)
20/12/2014 10:37:18 am
Kyrstie, Christmas is so special when you have little people around. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:37:44 am
Thank you kindly, Liz. And Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:38:14 am
Oh indeed, John, I think your Santa is very lucky indeed! Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox 18/12/2014 11:31:11 pm
Thanks for the link love, Lizzy!
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:38:46 am
Oh Maureen, I'm with you... only I have the flu now too. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox
It is a very moving piece. It reminds me of the scenery and youthful naivity shown in the film Gallipoli- so siimilar. This was a common pratice also in Gallipoli when the Australians and Turks had 'time out' and shared games and friendship.
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:39:12 am
Francesca, thank you... I loved it too. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox 19/12/2014 07:23:00 am
I appreciate that you added my post to your list of festive Christmas blogs, thank you Liz. I'm off to visit some blogs that are new to me and some old friends but before I go...I would like to wish you, your family and your readers a wonderful Christmas and great New Year.
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:39:46 am
Karen, it is my pleasure... thank you for your inspiring work! Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox 19/12/2014 08:09:02 am
Thanks for sharing so many fun and festive reads, Lizzy. Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy Holidays :)
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:40:11 am
Thank you Kiran. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox 19/12/2014 07:36:28 pm
A lovely round up of festive posts, thanks Lizzy. I love this ad, I don't know if it's the same in Australia, but here there's massive competition amongst retailers for the best Christmas ad. Mini films start airing at the beginning of November with John Lewis usually coming out top. This year Sainsburys surprised everyone with this. Poignant and beautifully done. GG
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:44:21 am
Hi Amanda, no, it's different here... the retailers just break their necks trying to make us spend money! Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox 19/12/2014 07:38:04 pm
Aww shucks thank you so much Lizzy for the link shout out! I'm so very honoured! Well today I am sick in bed but I've just given myself one day to be sick. I've just got too much to do otherwise! :P
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:45:04 am
My pleasure, Lorraine... I too am unwell... best wishes for a speedy recovery. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox
Thanks for the fun list of reads, Liz!
Lizzy
20/12/2014 10:46:05 am
My pleasure David, I too liked it very much. Your Christmas sounds fabulous... quiet us good. I've fallen ill so hopefully I'll be back on my feet for the 25th. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours. Thank you for your support throughout the year xox 20/12/2014 08:52:04 pm
I loved that commercial - love a commercial that brings a beautiful message while under-selling the advertised product. Thank you so much for the lovely mention; I did take that cake to a function last night and it was very well received with many asking for the recipe. I loved the look into Karen's home in the USA as well - so beautiful. A very Merry Christmas to you and all your family xx 20/12/2014 10:59:02 pm
i really like this photo. it looks really sweet. and i love the quote from laura ingalls wilder. 22/12/2014 05:47:43 pm
Well if that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, nothing will. I don't mind this as it's very timely with a major anniversary coming up and if only one person learns a little of the history of the Great War, then that's a good thing. The other popular ad that everyone is talking about is this one from John Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iccscUFY860 23/12/2014 06:29:30 pm
Lots of lovely sites and goodies Liz- and just enough time to still whip some up before tomorrow! Merry Christmas dear, how you have a wonderful time xox Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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