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Make your own Christmas decorations!

felt Christmas decorations

Over the past few evenings I’ve been busy making 12 festive decorations from Cath Kidston’s latest book – Make Your Own Christmas Decorations. Featuring 12 projects the book includes the patterns as well as the felt, thread, pompoms and cord so all you’ll need is a basic sewing kit and some toy stuffing! There are patterns for a Christmas Robin, Father Christmas, Striped Stocking, Gift-Wrapped Present, Christmas Tree, Frosty Snowman, Winter Reindeer, Holly & Berries, Christmas pudding, Snowy Cottage, Festive Stanley and Christmas Angel.

Make your own Christmas decorations!

Each project is well laid out and includes a large colour image of the finished decoration, templates, and step-by-step illustrated instructions so you can’t go wrong!

The decorations are perfect for hanging on a tree, on a garland across a mantle or even on a little tree in the toddler’s room. If we fight over who has them I may just make another set! They’d also make great gift tags and you could make them using lots of different colour combinations.

felt Father Christmas

A couple of tips-

the felt isn’t the best quality so you may want  to buy better quality

there’s only just enough felt so I recommend tracing the templates and cutting them all out, then laying them over the felt so you don’t run out (which I might have done!).

if you divide the cord between 12 each piece is quite short so you may want to substitute with ribbon for longer lengths

felt Cath Kidston decoration  I really enjoyed making these felt Christmas decorations so thought I should offer a copy of her book to any of my readers who might like to have a go themselves. Each decoration is quite simple so is perfect for Cath Kidston fans, those wanting to put their own stamp on their Christmas decorations or a great gift for a younger sewer.

Giveaway:

I have one copy of Make Your Own Christmas decorations by Cath Kidston to giveaway to a reader of the gingerbread house.

For your chance to win, simply tell me your favourite Christmas song in the comments below. Mine is a Fairytale of New York – can’t be long before it’s played on the radio!

For an extra entry tell others about the competition using the Retweet button below or tweet this message: I want to #win with @gingerbread_mum and have a crafty Christmas

For a final extra entry subscribe to the gingerbread house via RSS or sign up to email updates (in the top left corner).

Small print:

The giveaway consists of one copy of Make Your Own Christmas decorations by Cath Kidston. The giveaway ends November 14th at 8pm. The winner will be selected at random from all entries received and notified by email or their twitter handle. The prize is as stated: no cash alternatives are available. This competition is open to UK and Europe entrants only.

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***** The winner is Sacha-Marie *****

  • Rachael Lines
    November 6, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I like ‘I believe in father Christmas’ by Gred Lake. I dont think it was really intended to have been such a hit that it actually was. It reminds me of the 80’s and having the traditional NOW music christmas albums on – with the boxing day party and new years bashes, tinsel and dissapointment I saw from the grown ups who needless to say – werent great at hiding thier issues from us children (Break ups / heartaches / drunken remenising of deceased family members who should be with us celebrating.) – Now dont get me wrong, These are fond memories I hold, really happy times – something id rather not forget. This song brings those emotions back to me, something I remember dearly as the magic of Christmas feels very different now I am all grown up.

  • Rachael Lines
    November 6, 2012 at 10:58 am

    EEp Typo – Greg Lake! sorry xx

  • Rachael Lines
    November 6, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I have tweeted @stralisemiai xx

  • knitnrun4sanity
    November 6, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Your decorations are very cute, with their own character 🙂 Your tips are also really great. Thanks for sharing. Oh and my favourite song is carol of the Drum. Not sure why or who sang it but I really like it. 🙂

  • ashleigh
    November 6, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    my favourite is Happy Christmas (War is over)

  • ashleigh
    November 6, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    i have tweeted as @ashlallan

  • emma cella
    November 6, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    https://twitter.com/handbag2000/status/265918200397590528

  • Carolin
    November 6, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I agree with you. I absolutely love Fairytale of New York. Sadly my OH hates, but as it’s Christmas time he has to be nice and suffer through it 🙂

    @caro_mad

  • emma cella
    November 6, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    “All I Want For Christmas Is You”–My Chemical Romance

  • Carolin
    November 6, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I have also tweeted as @caro_mad x

  • Wendy
    November 6, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Your decorations are lovely. Good luck with the giveaway! x

  • Carolina J.
    November 6, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    Me and the baby both love “Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer”.

  • Carolina J.
    November 6, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    Tweeted! @pandcands

  • Carolina J.
    November 6, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I am your subscriber.

  • Anna Aird
    November 7, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I’m dreaming of a white Christmas …

  • Anna Aird
    November 7, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    I tweeted @annieanna24
    https://twitter.com/annieanna24/status/266270415473762304

  • Anna Aird
    November 7, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    I have subscribed to emails

  • Nikki Thomas
    November 7, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    I do like Wham’s Last Christmas

  • Handbags by Helen
    November 8, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Am impressed you made all 12. Might have to be a bit of a copycat – fairytale of New York is THE best Christmas song

  • dominique
    November 8, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Fairytale of New York is definitely the best!

  • anna
    November 9, 2012 at 1:08 am

    my fave is mariah carey all i want for xmas is you

  • anna
    November 9, 2012 at 1:08 am

    i have tweeted https://twitter.com/ummziyad/status/266708637949509632

  • Big Jock Kent
    November 9, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Kevin “bloody” Wilson
    Hey Santa Claus You Cunt

  • Louise McGhee
    November 9, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Mine has to be Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas! Me and my husband always have a slow dance round the living room to this song as we are putting up the tree, love it x x

  • tracy nixon
    November 9, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Wham’s Last Christmas – I never get sick of listening to that Christmas song!

  • bjphillips134@gmail.com
    November 9, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer

  • tracy nixon
    November 9, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I have tweeted @tracyknixon

  • emma barrow
    November 9, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    ‘Carol Of The Bells’ gives me goosebumps!

  • tracy nixon
    November 9, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I am already following via Google Reader and email. Thank you for the fab review and giveaway!

  • Sacha-Marie
    November 9, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    I know it’s not a pop song buy ‘All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth’ always reminds me of my Grandad. When I was eight I had two very wobbly front teeth and he always joked that he was going to put string round them and pull them out for me. Then, two weeks before Christmas we were playing in the park with a ball, low and behold I wasn’t very good at catching so he threw the ball, I missed and my two front teeth came clean out! You can guess the rest on Christmas Day….. 😀

  • geraldinemc@ntlworld.com
    November 9, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    My favourite is Silent Night, reminds me of my childhood going to midnight mass.

  • STUART HARGREAVES
    November 9, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    hark the herald angel sings – merry christmas folks!

  • Alison baines
    November 9, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Hi, sweet crafts, I need to motivate myself now I’ve seen these. My fave Xmas song is definitely Fairytale in New York. Have a nice day.

  • Lisa Parker
    November 9, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I love Silent Night, so calming.

  • Laura Harris
    November 9, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    ‘Deck the Halls With Boughs of Holly’, because you can sing it before the big event (as it is appropriate for putting up the decorations, wrapping presents etc) and I LOVE the ‘fact la la la la’ bit!

  • Sheena
    November 9, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    White Christmas

  • Sheena
    November 9, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    I have tweeted @georgieandjess

  • Kim Hayton
    November 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    All I want for Christmas is you- Mariah Carey

  • Tegan
    November 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I love the traditional carols and Silent Night has to be my favourite.

  • Emma Halford
    November 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Great blog and giveaway! My favourite Christmas song is ‘Step into Christmas’ by Elton John.

    It’s the first song I put on when I start decorating on the 1st December every year and it always gets me in the festive spirit.

  • Jo Jones
    November 9, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Away In A Manger, as all the littlies sing this at the nativity plays

  • Rachel Ray
    November 9, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I love Fairy Tale of New York too. The Pogues mixed with the magnificent Kirsty Maccoll…what could be better?!
    Also love the traditional carols too.

  • Alison R
    November 9, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I love ‘O Christmas Tree’. I learned it in French when I was a little girl, now I teach it to littles ones.

  • Michelle D
    November 9, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Ex-Miss By New Found Glory …not the typical but makes me feel Christmassy!! xx

  • Nicole
    November 9, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Silent Night

  • Rachel Ray
    November 9, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I have tweeted. @Fizz_n_bubbles

  • vicki harris
    November 9, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Mariah carey – all i want for christmas, love the jingle bells at the beginning:)

  • julie kathryne west
    November 9, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Silent Night

  • sweir1@talk21.com
    November 9, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Silent Night

  • angela sandhu
    November 9, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    All i want for Christmas by Mariah Carey

  • Heather Price
    November 9, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    It has to be Wham ‘Last Christmas’ – the video is pure cheesy class!

  • Sally Carter
    November 9, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Let it snow (let it snow, let it snow)

  • Lisa Pepper
    November 9, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    So many to choose from but my favourite is probably the classic White Christmas by Bing Crosby.

  • Lynne Donnelly
    November 9, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    My favourite Christmas song is Wham – Last Christmas.

  • Kirsty Baird
    November 9, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    All i want for christmas is you

  • Jessica Rice
    November 9, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Shakin Stevens ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’

    I will admit I sometimes listen to it when it’s not even christmas.
    The other day I bopped merrily all the way around the 99p store when it was playing 🙂

  • Rachel Mccraith
    November 9, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Wonderful Christmas time

  • Julie Picton
    November 9, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Loved Holy Child when I was at school

  • joannethomas@keme.co.uk
    November 9, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    frosty the snowman, much to my boys horror, but it always makes me feel festive!

  • Sarah Rachel Wray
    November 9, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    I love walking in a winter wonderland (in the meadow we could build a snowman….) oh no, I won’t be able to stop singing it now!)

  • Sarah Rachel Wray
    November 9, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    I tweeted too @wray_sarah

  • jennifer thorpe
    November 9, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    All I want for christmas is you

  • Melanie C
    November 9, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey 🙂 x

    @chanceuxvache

  • Melanie C
    November 9, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    I’ve tweeted here

    @chanceuxvache

  • Melanie C
    November 9, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    I’ve subscribed via Google Reader x

  • LOUISA GOLDING
    November 9, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Last Christmas by Wham! I have loved that song forever!
    @bertie1606

  • Annie T
    November 9, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    Greg Lake – I Believe in Father Christmas

  • Linda Hobbis
    November 9, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Has to be Bing Crosby’s White Christmas.

  • Jen Schofield
    November 9, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Maria Carey – All I want For Christmas!

  • Shirley Cheung
    November 9, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    All want for christmas is you

  • Laura
    November 9, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Mariah Carey, All I want for christmas x

  • sarah birkett
    November 9, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    I cant think of any Christmas songs that I don’t like, but one of my favourites is Away in a Manger as I used to sing it to my daughter at bedtime. ( don’t hear it on the radio that much!)

  • Alice Matthews
    November 9, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I love I am dreaming of a White Christmas.

  • Katy Lo
    November 9, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    It has to be Fairy Tail of New York, The Pogues. I can’t wait for Christmas!

  • vicky
    November 9, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    All i want for christmas – Mariah Carey

  • Bernie
    November 9, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Santa Claus is coming to Town from the Elf movie – we love it!!

  • Cathy
    November 9, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    In the Bleak Midwinter

  • Suan Watts
    November 9, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    White Christmas

  • Marie
    November 9, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    I love “Rocking around the Christmas Tree”. Gets me all excited about Christmas!

  • lana.leman@gmail.com
    November 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer

  • rachelfenneycomp@hotmail.co.uk
    November 9, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Mariah Carey – All i want for christmas is you !!!

  • Susie M
    November 9, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I Love Fairytale of New York too but (and it’s a guilty pleasure because it’s nothing like my usual taste in music) I love David Essex Winter’s Tale. I don’t think it’s specifically a Christmas song but it seems to be the only time of year you hear it!

  • Anne Graham
    November 9, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    “Santa Claus is coming to town” – sang live by Bruce Springsteen. When I hear it I know that Christmas has arrived!

  • Anne Graham
    November 9, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    I tweeted too!

  • Jackie Wicketts
    November 9, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    I dont know if its a sone but the tune Holidays are coming when the Coca Cola Advert comes on, that means its the countdown to Christmas for me.

  • linda june gill
    November 9, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    white christmas, great film too, merry xmas everyone

  • Claire
    November 9, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Fairytale of New York

  • christine burton
    November 10, 2012 at 12:02 am

    WHITE CHRISTMAS

  • Hannah ONeill
    November 10, 2012 at 7:25 am

    Chris Rea – Driving Home For Christmas

  • Marie
    November 10, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Having grown up in the West Midlands it has to be either Slade’s Merrrrrry Christmas or Wizard’s I wish it could be Christmas everyday. I’ve ‘lost’ the accent, but when these start playing I sound like a local!!

  • karen ross
    November 10, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Santa Claus is coming to town

  • Keri Jones
    November 10, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Stop The Cavalry by Joan Lewie <3

  • Keri Jones
    November 10, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I have tweeted 🙂

  • Keri Jones
    November 10, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I am subscribed via email 🙂

  • VIKKI SIMMONS
    November 10, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Wham’s Last Christmas is my fav.

  • diane findlay
    November 10, 2012 at 11:38 am

    the holly and the ivy

  • k.adams1962@hotmail.co.uk
    November 10, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Away in a Manger

  • Val Swift
    November 10, 2012 at 11:42 am

    All I want for Christmas is you- Mariah Carey

  • Val Swift
    November 10, 2012 at 11:42 am

    tweeted @val_2402

  • Samantha Wright
    November 10, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Merry Christmas Everyone by Shaky!

  • Emma Jackson
    November 10, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    In Dolce Jublio, it never fails to get us up linking arms and dancing about 😀

  • Beverley Marsh
    November 10, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Fairytale of New York – just love it!

  • ladyjune@sky.com
    November 10, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    I like Frosty the Snowman, corny but nice.

  • Jamie Berwick
    November 10, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Has to be ‘It’ll be lonely this Christmas’ – Mud

  • Sue Hunt
    November 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Driving Home for Christmas, by Chris Rea, it reminds me of when we used to all pile into the car to go home to see Mum & Dad over the Christmas Holidays. They were such happy times.

  • stephanie tsang
    November 10, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    My favourite Christmas song is Winter Wonderland

  • stephanie tsang
    November 10, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    I have tweeted @pookybearcheung

  • Matt Hudson
    November 10, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Fairytale of New York, when this is played on the radio it’s definitely time to get ready for Christmas!

  • Joan Furlong
    November 10, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    “All I want for Christmas is you” Oh & a Cath Kidston festive sewing book

  • Anna Stickland
    November 10, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Im Dreaming of a White Christmas

  • victoriab
    November 10, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    The Pogues – Fairytale of New York.

  • Solange
    November 10, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Wham’s Last Christmas

  • michele hemmings
    November 10, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    ♬ ♫ ♪ Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ♬ ♫ ♪

  • phillippa lee
    November 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    I love Silent Night x

  • holly houghton
    November 11, 2012 at 12:17 am

    jingle bells

  • kate knight
    November 11, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – just love it!

  • Paula Green
    November 11, 2012 at 11:47 am

    has to be white christmas

  • Luke Strickland
    November 11, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    O Night Divine.. love it! (closely followed by the original Band Aid)

  • lynda.hall@blueyonder.co.uk
    November 11, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Like all Christmas songs, but Wham, Last Christmas if I had to pick one.

  • Ruth Tesdale
    November 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Scarlet Ribbons

  • Ruth Tesdale
    November 11, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/RuthMarianna/status/267628104053309440

  • Ruth Tesdale
    November 11, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Subscribed to emails

  • timmsvictoria@hotmail.co.uk
    November 11, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    When a child is born

  • Heidi Nicholson
    November 11, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    My favourite all time Christmas song is ‘Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree’. I can’t help but be happy and festive when I hear it!

  • gill.corbitt@ntlworld.com
    November 11, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I still love an old favourite..We three kings

  • Corinne Murphy
    November 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    My favourite is by Low, called Just like Christmas. It’s one that I’m not sick of yet!

  • linda s
    November 11, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Have yourself a merry little christmas

  • Cathryn Bowen
    November 11, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Slade – Merry Xmas everyone

  • Aimee R
    November 11, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Wonderful Christmas Time by Paul McCartney. So nostalgic and feel good!

  • Aimee R
    November 11, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Subscribed via RSS 🙂

  • laura cope
    November 11, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Silent Night is my favourite Christmas song

  • laura cope
    November 11, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Silent Night is my favourite Christmas song

  • JoC
    November 11, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    ‘I believe in father Christmas’ by Greg Lake. I think the lyrics are so truthful and meaningful, whilst the melody is beautiful and plays in your head. 😉

  • Ellie Peabody
    November 11, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Silent Night

  • tampayne09@gmail.com
    November 11, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    mistletoe & wine

  • Bethany Rose Matthews
    November 11, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Santa Claus is coming to town – but the Judds version, I love the country twist on it

  • Kimberley Giles
    November 11, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    It has to be ‘Last Christmas’ – love a bit of Wham!

  • Rebecca Chapman
    November 11, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    My fav Christmas song is The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole. Classic!

  • Laura Farnworth
    November 11, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Last Christmas by Wham.

  • Erica Price
    November 12, 2012 at 7:15 am

    I’d be with you on the Fairytale of New York.

  • Erica Price
    November 12, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Tweeted @ericahughes

  • Keeley
    November 12, 2012 at 8:33 am

    Mine is also Fairytale of New York, you know it’s Christmas when it comes on the radio.

  • karen hargreaves
    November 12, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Driving Home for Christmas, makes me think of everyone rushing home to be with their loved ones.

  • Helen
    November 12, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Fairytale of New York – The Pogues and Kirsty Maccoll

  • Helen Thurston
    November 12, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Love Fairytale of New York – one of my must-sing songs at karaoke – also love Merry Christmas Darling by the Carpenters, and Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt (am I allowed 3….?) x

  • Ashton Grayson
    November 12, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    5 Gold Rings 🙂

  • charlotte R
    November 12, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    I love “The First Noel”

  • Catherine Miller
    November 12, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Fairytale of New York it is! 🙂

  • Sam Birkinshaw
    November 12, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    Wizzard – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

  • Emma Williams
    November 12, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    It has to be ‘When Santa got stuck up the chimney’ for me……or any song from the muppetts christmas carol!!!! xx

  • Benjie Ward
    November 12, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Christmas Wrapping by the Waitresses

  • emma pike
    November 12, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    fairytale of new york

  • kayleigh bates
    November 12, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Mariah care all i want for christmas is you,

  • Robyn Logan Clarke
    November 13, 2012 at 3:55 am

    Rudolph the red nose reindeer, have great memories of singing this with my parents on Christmas eve

  • Robyn Logan Clarke
    November 13, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Tweeted @robynlclarke
    https://twitter.com/robynlclarke/status/268200479832563712

  • Robyn Logan Clarke
    November 13, 2012 at 3:57 am

    Subscribed to emails

  • REBECCA TOWNSEND
    November 13, 2012 at 6:14 am

    Fairytale of New York

  • Jenny Rogers
    November 13, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I love lots of different ones, but a particular favourite is ‘I believe in Father Christmas’ by Greg Lake.

  • Celia West
    November 13, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Has to be Fairytale of New York

  • Christine Clarke
    November 13, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Fairytale of New york – lovely

  • Nic OBrien
    November 13, 2012 at 10:54 am

    ‘I saw Mummy kissing Santa Claws’, not sure that’s the correct title but that’s the song I love.

  • Ene
    November 13, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    All I want for Christmas is you. All versions are great

  • Emma Mason
    November 13, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    my favourite is The Little Drummer Boy, great school days, great school days memories 🙂

  • Sue
    November 13, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I love The Twelve Days of Christmas because my children really like this song and sing it all the time (not just in December!)

  • Paul Witney
    November 13, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Merry Christmas Everybody – Slade

  • Phil Darling
    November 13, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Merry Christmas Everybody – Slade

  • Hilary Grey
    November 13, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Like many others here, I’m going with Fairy Tale of New York. Every year, the first time I hear it on the radio is the time I really know Christmas is on its way. 🙂

    Bit of trivia for you: did you know Shane MacGowan’s birthday is Christmas Day?

  • Joanne Nelson
    November 13, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I love Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer! Also my daughter was born just before Christmas 2010 and was in the special care baby unit over Christmas – I sang loads of Christmas songs to her then and now they all make me cry – if I hear a Sally Army band I’m really in trouble. I love them all!

  • Russ Allan
    November 13, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Mine is Fairytale of New York! Just feels like Christmas as soon as I hear it.

  • Louise M
    November 13, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Fairytale of New York by The Pogues is an absolute classic and is The Best Christmas song….ever x

  • Louise M
    November 13, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I have tweeted @ElvinFairy x

  • Sarah-Jane Laycock
    November 13, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Jingle Bell Rock – sure gets the toes a tapping

  • karbar53@hotmail.com
    November 13, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I love Fairytale of New York as well but I’m quite keen on Little Donkey :0)

  • Annemieke Troost
    November 13, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Driving home for christmas by chris rea. i tweeded to @annemieke76

  • becky morgan
    November 13, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    ‘and the bells were ringing out for Christmas Day’ Fairy Tale of New York is the greatest christmas song every written.

  • Emma Hart
    November 13, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Walking in the aaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrr! from The Snowman! Twitter: @emmakiwi9

  • ClairejB
    November 13, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    ‘Away in a manger’- a couple of years ago a friend of mine made a Christmas CD for all her close friends with her daughters singing a few Christmas songs and the eldest daughter did a solo of ‘Away in a manger’. They are a lovely family and very musical. It was a lovely gift and almost brought a tear to my eye! 🙂

  • ClairejB
    November 13, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    I tweeted @Madrabbitgirl

  • Kelly Hooper
    November 13, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    fairytale in new york 🙂 though I love most christmas songs (nd films! currently have 7 on the sky box waiting to be watched ;))

  • Natalie Henderson
    November 13, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I’m with you! Definitely Fairytale of New York! 🙂

  • Linda H
    November 13, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    If I had to pick one favourite, it would be Sarah McLachlan’s version of I’ll Be Home For Christmas. Her voice is incredible – what she does on this song is beyond extraordinary.

  • topgunner@fsmail.net
    November 13, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I Like mud – lonely this christmas

  • sairz eastham
    November 13, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Silly I know but I love the ‘holidays are coming’ song off the coca cola ads, I know christmas is coming as soon as i hear it 😀 (and find my self muttering it all day!)

  • Katie B
    November 13, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    It’s gotta be “Step In To Christmas” by Elton John. Ohhh nooo it’s getting in my head already!!!

  • Mickie Bull
    November 13, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Fairytale of New York

  • Charlotte Cottam
    November 13, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    last christmas – wham!

  • Hannah Rowley
    November 13, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Last Xmas – Wham you no xmas is here when you hear that on the radio

  • Maria Jane Knight
    November 13, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Driving home for christmas

  • Maria Jane Knight
    November 13, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I have tweeted as @mariajkknight

  • annamarie riddiford
    November 13, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    I love White Christmas

  • Alison
    November 13, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Bon Jovi – Please come home for Xmas

  • Wendy Tolhurst
    November 13, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Fairytale of New York – The Pogues & Kirsty McCall

  • Kate Andrews
    November 13, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    Rocking around the christmas tree! Love a bit of cheesy goodness x

  • Helen Aiken
    November 13, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    Oh – Fairy Tale of New York – love that song too, but probably my favourite is Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses.

  • Helen Aiken
    November 13, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Have tweeted as @GromitFan1

  • Helen Aiken
    November 13, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Great giveaway! I already follow by e-mail and Google Reader.

  • Louise
    November 13, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I like ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ by Chris Rea

  • Jennifer Turnbull
    November 13, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Fairytale of New York

  • Louise
    November 13, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Tweeted as @BlueNile1957

  • RebeccaF
    November 13, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Bob Dylan – Here comes santa claus. Best song ever!

  • Jules H
    November 13, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Has to be silent night – lovely carol!

  • hunnycat2009@gmail.com
    November 13, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    Fairytale in New York, i love hearing that song 🙂

  • Julie Davies
    November 13, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    O Holy Night

  • Gary Martindale
    November 13, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    White Christmas

  • Rachel Wallace
    November 13, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Also Fairytale of New York!

  • Samantha Mackie
    November 13, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Frosty the Snowman- makes me feel like a big kid, but that’s what Christmas is for!

  • DENISE W
    November 13, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    I love dreaming of a white Christmas

  • Louise Payne
    November 13, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    little drummer boy

  • Andrea K
    November 14, 2012 at 12:18 am

    silent night

  • lyn b
    November 14, 2012 at 1:11 am

    White Christmas by Bing Crosby. He looked rather like my late dad and he reminds me of him every time I hear Bing sing. Like to feel that my dad is still close to me.

  • Angie Hoggett
    November 14, 2012 at 1:17 am

    I love ‘Fairytale in New York’ too, there is no other song that makes me feel as xmassy!

  • Nicola Howson
    November 14, 2012 at 2:07 am

    fairy tale of newyork

  • leighanne palfrey
    November 14, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Mine is also Fairytale of New york , every year I show my kids my irish dancing moves although they do get better with a little mulled wine lol :O)

  • Anene Cee
    November 14, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Jingle Bell Rock for sure!! 🙂

  • antonia richardson
    November 14, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Bo Selecta! – Propa Crimbo

  • Gill B
    November 14, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Definitely Fairytale of New York by the Pogues and the late great Kirsty McColl

  • Anna Ling
    November 14, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    My fav Christmas song is White Christmas by Bing Crosby

  • Karen Painter
    November 14, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    “Santa Baby” is my favourite, don’t mind who sings it because I always sing louder!!

  • Caroline
    November 14, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Fairytale of New York every time.

  • Claire Butler
    November 14, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Fairytale of New York by the Pogues

  • Victoria Savill
    November 14, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    I love ‘Walking in a Winter Wonderland’. In fact I love all Phil Spector Christmas songs!

  • SARA
    November 14, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    White Christmas

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