10 SIGNS CHRISTMAS IS COMING

By Emma Newman

1. THE COLD WEATHER

Winter is definitely coming. The last leaves are falling off the

trees and it is officially freezing. Cannot leave the house without preparing yourself for a blizzard

and when it finally comes the whole nation comes to a standstill

and we go out and build igloos (even at the age of 22).

2. CHRISTMAS JUMPERS

Love them or hate them? No matter what there always going to be there.

I personally find the tackier the better. I mean flashing lights and the most hideous patterns are the best.

But, Steve from County Durham said: ‘In the right situation they can be fun.. [But] I wouldn't choose to

wear one’Primark have a lovely selection in

this winter starting at £8.

3. THE LIGHTSThere is something special about Christmas lights. The tradition

started in the early 20th Century and now homes and shops around

the globe adorn their windows and streets with the twinkly

lights. Whether they're tacky and over the top or simple and

elegant there is an awe about them and children love them.

4. CHRISTMAS SONGS

The same Christmas songs that have been played since the

civilisation of Britain are still being played but you can’t get

sick of them. From The Pogues to The Wombles. Whatever it is

you're secretly loving it whenever you hear it playing. Stephen from Consett said: ‘They really put you

in the Christmas mood’.

5. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

The dreaded Christmas shopping. You go out unaware of the chaos that lurks at the shopping centre.

The shops are so busy all you want to do is crawl into a ball on the

floor and stay there till Christmas is well and truly over. All you

wanted was a Christmas card too. Louise from Consett said: ‘Get it

done early!’

6. CUPBOARD STOCKUP

Why is it when it comes to winter and Christmas the

parents stock up the house with everything from toilet rolls to tinned peas in the

event that we get snowed in? Not complaining though who

doesn’t want a lifetimes supply of chocolate lying around.

7.ADVENT CALENDARS

Yes I bought myself an advent calendar this year, and yes I ate all the chocolate by the

3rd of December. Am I ashamed? No. It’s a fact that most of the UK population do this and just buy another one

secretly.

8. DOGS IN COSTUMES

Dogs in costumes is a viral sensation and maybe this is just in my house

but I highly doubt it. It’s becoming a tradition to dress my dog up in

various Christmas related costumes. Last year it was Rudolph , this year

it is Santa. He loves it. Katie from Blackhill said: ‘How can’t

you love a little dog in a cute Christmas costume’.

9. ALCOHOL INTAKE INCREASES TEN

FOLDChristmas is the merriest time of year and brings any amounts of

Christmas parties to attend. With that comes drinking, from mulled wine, to whisky for Santa there is

really any excuse for a drink. Christmas is the best time to go out with your friends or family, every body is festive and every

body is happy.

10. THE DINNERAnd of course finally the food. The food is probably the most iconic part of Christmas day

(except the birth of Jesus Christ). Turkey, gammon, pigs in

blankets and the infamous brussel sprouts whatever it is there will be plenty of it, and

there will be for days afterwards.