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ETSY // CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS NEW & OLD


Christmas traditions are a big thing in my house. 

 There are certain things as a family we do every year, from watching specific movies to visiting my nan every Christmas morning to open presents (which I have been doing for over 30 years).

 One tradition that was started just after my daughter was born (11 years ago now !!!) is that each year we all choose a new Christmas tree decoration that gets added to the tree.

 I am sure you can, therefore, imagine how uncoordinated our tree is, but just recalling when, where and why we purchased each ornament brings us so much joy.

 We have purchased our ornaments from a variety of places over the years, including Etsy, and seeing as you know this is my favourite place to find unique gifts I thought I would share some that have piqued my interest this year.



Custom pet portrait £8.50 from BethanyWestall







Personalised Felt Animal Decorations £6.00/£8.00 from PostboxParty




Still on the theme of traditions, there is one I read about recently that I will be starting this year given my daughter is such a bookworm.

We will be adopting the Icelandic tradition of  Jolabokaflod which roughly translates to Christmas Book Flood, in which books are given as a present on Christmas Eve and the evening is then spent reading these whilst waiting for the time to leave our the mince pie and carrot.  

There are so many books on my wishlist and my daughters, but I have discovered a whole selection of books on Etsy that would be perfect Jolabokaflod gifts for younger children (which adults will also enjoy, especially those into illustration which is why I want all of these), and most of them can be signed by the author and/or illustrator.

This is just a small selection of what Etsy has to offer in terms of books and so please do take a look and take the opportunity to support the authors/illustrators directly.



Signed by the illustrator Asling Lindsay


The Dog That Ate The World £11.99
signed by Sandra Dieckmann 


signed by the illustrator Steven Lenton

Do you have any unusual Christmas traditions?

Do you have a favourite Etsy seller for books or Christmas decorations?


Tessa 

“Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.” 

Margaret Thatcher
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