Little Things That Make Christmas Magic



This year is going to be our first Christmas with our six month old baby George.

Last year I was a huffing puffing pregnant lady, chopping vegetables leaning on a stool, after deciding it was a great time to try hosting Christmas Day at our house for the first time.

We made it through and much like giving birth, I have forgotten about the pain and decided to do it all again this year.  It's allowed a little bit of Christmas magic to sneak back into our lives, family gathered around a wonderful meal, the beautiful tree and ... just what is it exactly that puts the festive spirit into our lives at this time of year?

I decided to take a look on Etsy to find some of the things that help me make a magical Christmas.
This article contains affiliate links and images to products found on Etsy, there is no charge or hidden catch for you, it just means if you do decide to buy something, I will benefit, and if not, hope you enjoyed reading the article, thanks!

1. Decorations on the Tree

I have the standard battered thirty year old cardboard box that hides in the back of the cupboard and contains all the decorations for the tree. I'm about as attached to that Smirnoff box as I am to the contents, though the vodka was drunk long ago.

I've built up a collection of red and gold coloured decorations over a few years, I like to get at least one decoration each year. Though you will find a fluorescent yellow plastic dove and a clay shape painted blue as the inherited decorations still make it out of the box. The world of handmade at Etsy opens up a whole ream of cute and personally designed baubles, here are a few of my favourites, just click the images for more info!

Personalised Christmas tree decoration, Snowman Christmas tree decoration, personalised Christmas ornament, personalised snow globe, snowmanRobin bird Christmas tree decoration. Crochet bauble inspired in nature for a magical winter time etsy


Customised Name Gold Star Bauble Christmas Tree Decoration etsy



Single Name Christmas Tree Decorations - Personalised Scrabble Decoration etsy


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2. Christmas Stockings

I thought I was doing quite well last year getting a new stocking to hang above the log burning stove, but it broke, alas!  Quite a good excuse to look at buying a new one then. Am I too old for a stocking? Probably, but now lovely baby George can have his very own personalised one instead!

Handmade Personalised Christmas Stocking Etsy George


3. Christmas Jumpers

Was it Bridget Jones who decided my fate was to ever wear a Christmas Jumper on Christmas Day? I don't know but that scene where Mark Darcy and Bridget wear matching jumpers is ever etched in my memory, and I do expect my family to honour this. I now have the added delight of George's first ever Christmas jumper too. Mummy and Daddy and Baby George jumpers to choose from!


Hand KNITTED BABYS Christmas JUMPER - Red Fair Isle Jumper - Babys first Christmas Sweater - Newborn Baby Shower Gift - Pure merino Wool





Handmade Handknited Christmas Santa Claus Jumper, Hat and Booties set Baby Girl Boy etsy


Home Alone - Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal Quote Christmas Xmas Jumper Sweatshirt



Red Hand Crafted Christmas Jumper

4.  Presents Under the Tree

Two years ago, I received quite possibly the best Christmas present ever, from Etsy, in the form of a quiver and arrows, not exactly something you can buy in your everyday shop!

I love finding unique and unusual gifts for my family, here are some ideas with a Scottish theme to inspire you:

Large (A3) Giclee fine art print of original acrylic painting of daisies overlooking Scottish Borders hillside



Stained Glass Effect Dark Blue Pictish Style Robin with Pale Green Border and Glitter Detail. Original Design.




Tartan Paint Tin Gag Gift 121-300 Practical Joke Scottish Gift etsy


Watch Plaid Bow Tie Dog Collar, Holiday Dog Collar, Bowtie Dog Collar, Navy and Green Dog Collar, Fall , Scottish, Flannel, Christmas etsy







The Original Whiskey shot flight, Bourbon shot flight, Scotch shot Flight, 3 shot Glass flight/ shot tray/whisky flight/whisky tasting set



Scottish Terrier Print - Scottie in Whisky glass - scottie gift funny kitchen art scottish gift dog kitchen decor bar art scottie dog gift

5. Christmas Mood

In our home, Christmas songs are played during the decoration of the tree, and on Christmas Day, hiding the screams of panic in the kitchen. Mince pies are warmed up and served, though no one really eats them and I still have a jar of mincemeat in the cupboard from last years aspirations of making my own. Candles are lit, and if we get the chance we attend a church service to sing some carols. I hope your Christmas is a magical one this year.

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