Merry Christmas from Red Letter Days
It’s been a busy few weeks for us here on the Red Letter Days blog – but we’re now signing off for Christmas. We’ll be back in the new year with more things to make you smile, but until then, there’s plenty to keep you occupied in our small but perfectly formed archive – and don’t forget you can still get any last minute gifts delivered by e-voucher up until Christmas Day. Take a look at our Christmas opening hours if you need to get in touch over the holidays. We’ll see you back on the blog on the 4th January. From Issy, Angela and Dan – The Red Letter Days Blog…
Friday Fun: All I Want for Christmas…[Video]
With Christmas a mere four days away, we’ve got a feeling there may be some last minute shopping happening around the country this weekend. But although you may be tempted to panic buy, as this video proves, sometimes it pays just to get people what they really, really want. You can watch our other campaign video here and keep the unwanted Barbies, festive jumpers and snow patterned socks at bay over here.
Try Something New: Christmas Cupcake Recipe
Come on, admit it. You’re a bit bored of Christmas cake, you’re not any keener on Christmas pudding and nobody could ever say they’re a big fan of the inevitable last minute trifle that emerges out the fridge as the only other choice of dessert. Luckily, we have the perfect solution: Christmas cupcakes! You can still get the taste of Christmas but in a smaller, prettier, individual serving. And if you’re not too handy with a mixing bowl, you could always ask for some lessons for Christmas. So without further ado, here are some of our favourite festive flavour suggestions and a cupcake recipe to try. Apple, Carrot, Raisin and…
10 Reasons You Know It’s Winter
This Friday the 21st December marks the first official day of winter. While there are many signs of the seasonal shift from the longer nights to the colder weather, it’s fair to say that some are more subtle than others. We’ve rounded up ten tell-tales signs that winter is on its merry way… 1. Mulled Drinks When the pitchers of Pimm’s retire and the cauldrons of mulled wine (or cider) get bought out, you know winter is well on its way. From the smell of the cinnamon and cloves to the seasonal spices, it’s a definite indication that autumn has ended. 2. The Twelve Days of Christmas Coffee You know…
Video: All I Want for Christmas is…Not That.
We’re not sure, but something tells us that this child wasn’t altogether happy with her Christmas present. Altogether now: I want a TOY. Click here to view on Vimeo To make sure you get the present you really want this year, head over to Red Letter Days Christmas Gifts section
Christmas Films: Classics to Get you in the Festive Mood
Excluding the obvious, there are two essential elements to Christmas: turkey and television. Here’s a round up of some of the Christmas films guaranteed to bring you a bit of festive cheer this year (and every other for that matter…) should they appear on the box. 1. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Much like The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz, this is a festive film by association. Still, Christmas isn’t Christmas until you’ve drooled over the title sequence and wondered for a minute what would happen if you found that glinting gold wrapper under the next bar of Dairy Milk you open. 2. The Nightmare…
