Just Some Excellent Ways To Kill Time Until Christmas

    What to read, watch, eat, and play: The Christmas Edition.

    Chelsey Pippin
    by Chelsey Pippin

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    1. Watch Home Alone.

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    You don't need me to tell you what a gem this film is, but you may need me to remind you that it's currently streaming on Netflix in the UK. As someone who has already watched it twice this season, let me tell you this: Cosying up in your favourite Christmas jumper with a mug of mulled wine and this classic is just what the doctor ordered.

    Watch it here.

    2. Read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

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    If you're feeling the 2016 slump more than the Christmas spirit right now (and aren't we ALL), take a journey with Scrooge to rediscover some holiday cheer.

    Buy this stunning version including images of the original manuscripts here.

    Or listen to Audible's new (and free!) star-studded audio version here.

    3. Listen to this brilliant December playlist.

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    Not your traditional Christmas playlist, this vibey December playlist includes old and new tunes that suit December, with a couple of classic Christmas bangers mixed in.

    Listen here.

    4. Play The Impossible Test: Christmas

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    The old uni favourite, Impossible Test, now has a delightfully frustrating and completely absorbing Christmas version. Start if you dare and see how far you can get.

    Get it for iOS and Android.

    5. Cook these brie, bacon, and cranberry pies.

    'Tis the season for cranberry EVERYTHING. These delightful sweet and savoury bites are perfect for Christmas parties, and not at all hard to make. Recipe here.

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    'Tis the season for cranberry EVERYTHING. These delightful sweet and savoury bites are perfect for Christmas parties, and not at all hard to make.

    Recipe here.

    6. Try one of these delightful Christmas DIYs.

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    Amazon Prime is quickly selling out of Christmas decor and who needs a trip down the high street when you can kill time and save money with these cute ideas for household-sourced decor?

    More here.

    7. Follow @ChristmasCountdown.

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