Here Are 18 Christmas Things That I Personally Believe Should Exist All Year Round

Mince pies can stay a once-a-year thing though.

Hi, I'm Jess, and I love getting into the festive spirit! IMO, there are some things about Christmas that are just ~too good~ to be kept for December only.

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With that in mind, here are some of my fave Christmas things that I think should become a thing all year round...

1. 🍫 Advent calendars 🍫

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Why make such a GOOD thing for only a short space of time? I'd like to start the day by opening a chocolate-filled door all year round please. Also, I'm starting a petition to make your birthday a big treat like Christmas Eve always is!

2. 😴 Falling asleep after a massive dinner (and it being socially acceptable) 😴

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You snooze but you definitely don't lose on Christmas Day. Everyone who's anyone is heading straight for the best spot on the sofa for a power nap after food! Naturally, you'll need to keep the Quality Street (other brands are available) close by for a post-nap pick-me-up though.

3. ✨ Sparkly clothing ✨

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What is it about glitter that makes people so damn happy? Stick it on jumpers, dresses, boots – heck, I'll even have it plastered all over my eyelids please.

4. 🦌 Seeing reindeers 🦌

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They exist all year round, don't they? Or are they napping, helping to sort the presents, hibernating? Asking for a friend. Personally, I think it makes sense that we celebrate these beauties 365 days a year! 

5. 🍴 Cranberry sauce 🍴

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Smother it on a roast dinner, put it in a sandwich, eat it with cheese... The possibilities are truly endless, and I don't think any further explanation is needed.

6. 👃 Cinnamon-scented everything 👃

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Even in summer I hear you cry? I wouldn't say no to my house smelling of spicy baked goods whatever the weather, TBH.

7. 💋 Kissing under the mistletoe 💋

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Why does a kiss under the mistletoe always feel ten times more romantic though? BRB, just grabbing some lip balm.

8. 🍞 Bread sauce 🍞

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By far one of the ~unsung heroes~ of a Christmas dinner, my only complaint is there's never enough bread sauce! I feel like this could be a controversial opinion, but I reckon there's very little food that bread sauce can't improve... Sprouts, I'm looking at you.

9. 🎄 Having a tree with lights on as a piece of home decor 🎄

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I mean, they're a work of art. The baubles, the fairy lights, the star on top... What's not to love?!

10. 🐕 Talking to everyone you see while on a dog walk 🐕

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We all do this, right? I mean, gimme all the pups in Christmas outfits please. Highlight of my day forever and always.

11. 🎥 Watching Love Actually and The Holiday on repeat 🎥

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There are bonus points if you can recite every word. In fact, if you can't recite every word, then we can't be friends.

12. 🍫 Chocolate for breakfast 🍫

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Surely this is self-explanatory? Imagine how exciting those 'what did you have for breakfast?' convos could be if we ate with such reckless abandon all year round! I had some Lindt truffles followed by a bar of fruit and nut.

13. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Justifying having another drink, being lazy, or doing just about anything by saying a simple phrase: "it's Christmas" 🤷🏽‍♀️

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I mean it just works, doesn't it? Stayed out mega late? It's Christmas. Stolen your sister's top? It's Christmas... Some might say the problem with this is that ~isn't~ Christmas, but I say Christmas is a state-of-mind, folks.

14. 🍹 Eggnog 🍹

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A controversial one perhaps, but I feel like once you hit 30, you know. There was something that used to gross me out about this creamy-looking punch in my early 20s, but move over mulled wine, there's a new hot girl in town.

15. 🧀 A cheese board that seems to never end 🧀

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Sorry, but is there anything more satisfying than cheese on top of cheese on top of cheese? I think not. Put it this way, if I could bathe in it like this GIF, I probably would.

16. 🥂 Occasionally having a glass of fizz with breakfast 🥂

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I guess we call it bottomless brunch on Saturday though, right? Not to sound a bit OTT, but there's something about a glass of fizz that complements breakfast food perfectly.

17. 🫂 Getting in touch with people you don't see often 🫂

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N'aww... Now that's a true lesson for all year-round! I won't lie, this was my sentimental other half's answer, while I meanwhile was thinking about food!

18. ❤️ And finally, gingerbread houses ❤️

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As someone who doesn't love cake (I know, I know, I'll give you a second) I still think a sweet-adorned house is a sight to behold! It's the pinnacle of baking IMO, and I don't know why we only get it once a year!

🤶 What do YOU think? Are there any traditions you'd love to keep for the rest of the year that I've missed? Let us know in the comments! 🤶