There are 30 days left until Christmas. So here’s our definite list of 30 things you’ve still got time to do this festive season.
1. Get an advent calendar, and quick.
2. Write a letter to Father Christmas (only if you’ve been good).
3. Pick out your Christmas party outfit online at www.tedbaker.com
4. Buy your Christmas cards (don’t forget your Gran).
5. Buy your first packet of mince pies.
6. Start a Secret Santa with your work colleagues.
7. Spare a thought for those away from home this Christmas – send a care parcel to the Armed Forces at www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk
8. Go ice-skating at one of the many ‘pop-up’ rinks, like Spinningfields in Manchester
9. Celebrate the festive season with a glass of mulled wine.
10. Learn how to knit a Christmas jumper at www.learn2knit.co.uk/knitting.php
11. Shop for longer at Westfield London’s extended opening hours – pop in and see one of our two Ted Baker stores while you’re there.
12. Visit one of the UK’s many Christmas Markets – find out more at www.christmasmarkets.com
13. Get your Christmas decorations down from the loft.
14. Buy a Christmas tree.
15. Book tickets to see a traditional Panto – get the low down at www.bigpantoguide.co.uk/london.php
16. Choose a new outfit for Christmas Day that’ll make your mum proud – visit www.tedbaker.com and ask our Online Advisor for help.
17. Visit Santa’s grotto at Selfridges London (and visit our Ted Baker concession while you’re there).
18. Order your turkey (if you’re unlucky enough to be cooking).
19. Do something good – it is the season of goodwill, after all. Check out the volunteer opportunities at www.timebank.org.uk
20. Wrap your Christmas presents.
21. Buy the obligatory Radio Times Christmas edition to plan your holiday TV viewing.
22. Send your presents off before 15th December – the last date for posting parcels.
23. Watch The Snowman – a seasonal classic.
24. Make your own cranberry sauce – here’s the recipe.
25. Throw away your scales – just accept it’s a period of excess.
26. Call your mates to plan a night out for New Year’s Eve.
27. Persuade some friends or family to go carol singing with you.
28. Stock up on carrots to leave out on Christmas eve.
29. Get yourself mentally and physically prepared for the New Year sales (or avoid the madness at shop at our online store, anytime, anywhere).
30. Now you can relax.
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