Olly Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Stir up Sunday is the day we make the Christmas Pudding (or mix it, to stand and then cook the following day). It is usually the last Sunday before advent starts. It's called Stir Up Sunday because the Collect for the day (in the Church of England) begins 'Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord ...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Stir up Sunday is the day we make the Christmas Pudding (or mix it, to stand and then cook the following day). It is usually the last Sunday before advent starts. It's called Stir Up Sunday because the Collect for the day (in the Church of England) begins 'Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord ...' And then you go home and stir up the pudding. Everyone has a stir, my parents drop by to join in, and then the house smells lovely while it steams all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Got some knitting & crochet books to study for Xmas decorations & a few gifts. Plus some nice fabrics to make a few bits & bobs. I can't wait for Xmas - I love it! Starting to gather a few ideas for prezzies. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Are you joining in the crafty swap then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Definitely - add my name - pleeeeeeeease!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Christmas is really on the way now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I started writing my ideas list today. Asked DS what he'd like, and he didn't know. When pressed he said a Ferrari! Can't quite stretch to that. Oh, and he's only 13! Might have to think laterally - as a picture for his room perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Stir up Sunday is the day we make the Christmas Pudding (or mix it, to stand and then cook the following day). It is usually the last Sunday before advent starts. It's called Stir Up Sunday because the Collect for the day (in the Church of England) begins 'Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord ...' And then you go home and stir up the pudding. Everyone has a stir, my parents drop by to join in, and then the house smells lovely while it steams all day I've been known to phone missing members of the family to get them to imagine stirring the mix and send their wishes down the line while I stir for them Loving this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Aww - that's a lovely idea! Bought a Christmas present yesterday, first one officially (but I have boxes in the spare room full of things that didn't get given last year, no doubt some of them will be recycled this year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 This post has really cheered me up. Been feeling down after having a bout of shingles - now I have something to look forward to. CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!!!!! I love the preparations and secret planning of pressies. We have a £5 rule in our family as there are quite a lot of us. Great fun trying to search out a relevant bargain or making it yourself pressie. Think I will go to the craft shop tomorrow and be inspired!!!! Thankyou omleteers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm soooo excited!!! Will have to start making cards/ pressies!! *Hurries off to find sewing book!!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 8lb mincemeat made this weekend. sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I love this forum! I love the excitement and enthusiasm! I adore Christmas and have already been buying, stashing and storing, making and creating. Started Something for the Christmas Crafty swap tonight! Yippee Christmas is on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I thought of this thread when I snaffled the last Heston pud in Waitrose yesterday- and bought 4 Chrissie presents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 OK, B'day over, What was that about Christmas ?? I have got three of my grandchildren sorted, main pressi only .Three to go and six stockings and two adult goody bags. What about OH well i have just got a new Oak bed and memory/pocket sprung mattress Isn't that enough ? And i'm treating him to Lunch out this year to save the dishwasher and him having to actually do the washing up. Don't want to spoil him now do we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachachecha Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I've been known to phone missing members of the family to get them to imagine stirring the mix and send their wishes down the line while I stir for them What a wonderful tradition. I will think of all the UK omleteers on your Stir up Sunday and will be wishing you all a very blessed Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Hello everyone, I havent been on the forum for a while but am glad to see I am not the only one starting prep for Christmas In fact most of you are way ahead of me. As DH is scheduled to be home for Christmas this year I am getting very excited about it. My only problem is deciding what to cook on Christmas day. We are vegetarian and I don't want to cook a nutloaf so am wondering if any of the other Veggies out there can help me with any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 My veggie daughter always has the McSween veggie Haggis.....it is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I can't believe I have just bought candy canes and chocolate tree decorations when doing the weekly shop just in case they ran out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I bought two packets of santa chocolate lollies from Aldi the other week............ they've all gone ! (in OH tummy ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 11jars of chilli/tom/red pepper relish made yesterday for hampers. Marmalade / green tom relish / mini xmas cakes to go. sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 After a horrid few days I've decided to cheer myself up today by taking myself off to do some Christmas shopping today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 My veggie daughter always has the McSween veggie Haggis.....it is gorgeous. Thanks for the suggestion, hadn't considered Veggie Haggis for Christmas I'm getting very excited about Christmas now, the post office still didn't have last post days for Christmas yesterday but I was told that the last post to Australia and similar would probably be end of October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Went to Gibraltar today (as you do ) and bought my Mum a Stocking filler. I am really behind this year Looking forward to moving into my new house and then I'll get organised. Co-Op had large bags of gold coins (whoppers), so a couple of nets 'fell' into my basket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Did the foil accidentally fall off Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
