Good Morning Christmas Eve 24th December 2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄

Good morning from dark and damp South Lanarkshire.

We were looking after DD’s children last night and didn’t get home till very late. I don’t know why we didn’t just arrange to stay as we have to be back over there at eleven this morning to celebrate one of the birthday of one of the children. We are off to the Panto this afternoon then back home for a birthday tea.

Right now I’m finishing off my trifles and glazing two hams which I cooked yesterday then I’ll start loading up the car.

We’ve decided to come back to my church for Mass this evening instead of going to the one close to DD. I’m looking forward to it as I never get to my own church on Christmas Eve.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.

Good evening from Australia. Been a funny day today because I went to a friend’s funeral but it was a ‘happy’ one as far as they can be. Came home to make trifle for tomorrow, fingers crossed the custard sets, it looked a bit more runny than usual.
It is set to be the coldest Christmas Day for many years here, bizarre.
Hope you all have a lovely,lovely day tomorrow and don’t work too hard !

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 4° and dry. Bellasnana the carrot and ginger soup sounds delicious. Karma 💐 I'm sorry you are feeling low.
Yesterday was busy. I was at Tesco before seven and home before eight, having achieved everything on my list and more. Then my neighbour across the road popped over with gifts for the boys. We were talking when Dsil arrived with dgs1 who was happy to see us. Half an hour later dd arrived with dgs2 who had been at the barber's. They disappeared to drive to Edinburgh and the boys and I settled down to eat and play. They were very well behaved all day apart from a mad half hour when my aunt and uncle popped in and wound them up. Believe me when I say they didn't need any winding! After that, my brother popped in but didn't stay. He is fond of the boys at a distance 😂. Then unexpectedly my Saturday breakfast friend appeared with a gift for me which confused me as we had already exchanged gifts last week. I think she feels sorry for me with all that's gone on this year and my poor health at times. The extra gift was much appreciated nonetheless. Dd appeared a couple of hours later than they had planned because of a bad accident in my village. So once the boys left, I did none of the things I had foolishly thought I would.
Today I'll have to go to the garden centre for a plant in a pot for my neighbour. Then soup to make in the slow cooker and bread sauce to start preparing. At some point ds is arriving which fills me with such happiness. Those who follow know that he has not been in touch with us for three years until earlier this year. I'll pick him up from the station. In between I have an ironing to do and some gifts to wrap which I had forgotten about. Have a good day all.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is still dark, and colder than of late.

Yesterday was largely a baking day; chocolate brownies, more mince pies and a batch of coconut tartlets, which were an afterthought but I like them. Today I will make the sausage rolls, which is always a ‘late on Christmas Eve’ job, but I am expected at DDs by four o’clock today for two overnight stays so I shall have to crack on this morning instead as I have the car to pack later.

So…. One more sleep, folks! Have the best day you can!

Good morning from s somerset, the sun is on its way

I managed to occupy myself all day yesterday, somehow, mostly spinning and I finally made 4 skeins of yarn, I was pleased with them and cannot wait to see the yarn bloom after soaking

Just now it is a time `to get through` and it will pass but I don`t think it has been as bleak since DH died, perhaps because I am not as busy as in some years, last year I made a new allotment and that took all my time, almost every day through winter.

Today is more of the same but perhaps the sun will visit, I hope so, Final preps too and I will pack my car for a trip to Wales. other dd is on call for the whole time until after new year

I managed to make a little storage space in my kitchen yesterday, maybe I can carry on with that theme.

I hope you all have some peace during your day

Good morning all. Cold, dry and calm in Glasgow this morning.

I joined the chaos of christmas shoppers yesterday in a large shopping mall, my own fault as I left things till the last minute.
Went round in circles trying to find a parking space I then joined the throng of shoppers to buy a few things in The White Company, mission accomplished, I gladly hot footed it back to the car. Hairdressers this afternoon and gift wrapping at some point.

Best wishes to all for a good day and hopefully a bit of respite for those coping with difficult times.

bellas, I’m happy for you, that you are starting to pick up again.
I agree; Christmas isn’t the same anymore, however kind people/family are. I retire into myself, plaster a grin on my face and “enjoy myself”.

Good morning from Malta where the forecast is for a cloudy day with a high of 16°C.

Yesterday was windy but lovely and sunny so I felt glad to be out in it after a week confined to barracks.

Feel a new woman with my hair done and managed to buy a couple of things I needed before heading home to my sofa.

In the evening my wonderful son disappeared to the shops then returned and started busying himself in the kitchen, eventually producing the most delicious carrot and ginger soup. He said it was medicine and it certainly made me feel a lot better bring the first proper food I’d had. He’s a very good chef as was his father and he’s kind like his dad too.

No plans today. I find it all very difficult with so many loved ones missing. The sparkle went out of it for me when DH died and having my girls in the US just adds to the longing for how it used to be.

Wishing you all a lovely day whatever you are doing.🎄

Looking very dark and cold out there at the moment.

I have DD and family coming for tea and opening of pressies today. I shall just do a small cold buffet. Nothing difficult.

Also looking after our grandog Cockapoo today , A great pleasure, he is such a sweet dog.

Take care everyone x

Good morning from Shropshire.A dry day forecast.

Food preparation today and then hopefully a relaxing afternoon and evening before the family arrive tomorrow.

Safe travels all on the move.

Thoughts to all especially those with mountains to climb and those who find this time difficult.

Wishing everyone the best day possible🦩🌻🎅🏼🎄

Good morning from a dry Bristol. Today promises to be lovely.
I never did the cleaning yesterday but made myself a skirt instead. I’ll wear it today. I had intended lining it, but didn’t have enough fabric.
I finished the wrapping, most of it in fabric bits, unfortunately not Christmassy, as the family has gone all ethical again. Their ethics seem a bit erratic, but who am I to criticise?
I shall wash the floors this morning, while the bread dough rises; I’m making cinnamon bread for tomorrow’s breakfast.
DD is borrowing my tiny air fryer, which will add to the heap of stuff to take. All the presents seem large and/or heavy. The FiL is picking me up in the late afternoon.
I hope that today is quiet, peaceful and worry-free for you all. Special thoughts for the fgts. MD, look after yourself.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🕯️🎄🦩🦩🎁