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Christmas

Lots of Christmas ideas, news and advice on all your festive favourites including Christmas trees, Christmas lights and Christmas decorations.

Top 5 Christmas sales tips

by Dobbies Blog Team on January 4, 2012

The Christmas sales are in full force, so here’s a few sale shopping tips to make any pennies you have left, go further. In these [...]

Dobbies Big Winter Sale

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 22, 2011

This year, shoppers who leave everything to the last minute may well have the last laugh. Because on Friday 23rd December, Dobbies is launching the [...]

Christmas tree care guide

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 22, 2011

Whether you have an all singing, all dancing artificial Christmas tree, or the real thing, it’s worth spending a little time caring for your tree. [...]

Pencil Christmas trees

by Andrew Norton on December 14, 2011

You can not draw pretty pictures with a pencil Christmas tree, but you can save space. Pencil Christmas trees are taller, slimmer versions of a [...]

Pre-lit Christmas Trees

by Arron Cooper on December 14, 2011

Tired of untangling light cords, every time you get the Christmas decorations out of the attic? With a pre-lit Christmas tree, you need only assemble [...]

Christmas decoration ideas

by Sarah Leverton on December 12, 2011

Christmas is all about fun, food and family, but creating the right atmosphere can sometimes be tricky. Create the perfect festive feeling with these handy [...]

Artificial Christmas trees – special offers

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 9, 2011

Save money now on a wide range of artificial Christmas trees at Dobbies.com. From massive 15ft fir trees to 2ft table top trees, there’s an [...]

Christmas trees of the world

by Andrew Norton on December 9, 2011

Christmas trees in cities across the world look surprisingly similar. If you were expecting tulips on trees from Amsterdam, or koalas cuddling Christmas trees in [...]

Christmas fun for all at Dobbies Edinburgh

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 8, 2011

Ho ho ho: Dobbies, Edinburgh has festive fun planned for all the family Dobbies Garden World, Melville on the outskirts of Edinburgh is hosting a [...]

Dobbies Atherstone plans a magical Christmas

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 8, 2011

Ho ho ho: Dobbies Atherstone plans a magical Christmas for all the family. Dobbies Garden World, Atherstone is hosting a variety of family events as [...]

History of the Christmas Tree

by Andrew Norton on December 7, 2011

Many believe the Christmas tree tradition began in 16th century Germany, but the ancient Egyptians celebrated greenery in winter long before. Ancient Christmas trees The [...]

Dobbies Christmas lights guide

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 6, 2011

Christmas is a time of tradition, but why not add a modern twist with Dobbies array of stunning Christmas lights? Find the right combination of [...]

Christmas tree safety guide

by Robin Falvey on December 2, 2011

Christmas is a time for high spirits and celebration. But the incidence of accidents at home is heightened during the festive period. Christmas trees are [...]

11 Crazy Christmas trees

by Andrew Norton on December 1, 2011

Real or artificial? These are the usual options when choosing a Christmas tree. However, if you’re getting bored with the traditional fresh pine tree or [...]

Natural Christmas decorations

by Andrew Norton on November 30, 2011

Natural Christmas decorations have a long history, and they continue to lend a warm rustic feel to homes during the festive season. Historically, the Egyptians [...]

Christmas tree lights switch on at Atherstone

by Dobbies Blog Team on November 25, 2011

Join us at Dobbies Atherstone on Sunday for the Christmas tree light switch on and festive fireworks display. Heart FM breakfast presenter Ed James will [...]

Christmas lights switch on at Dobbies Melville

by Dobbies Blog Team on November 25, 2011

Join in the festive fun at Dobbies Melville garden centre, this Sunday. Celebrity Amanda Hamilton will be there to switch on the Christmas lights, and [...]

Father Christmas has arrived at Dobbies

by Andrew Norton on November 25, 2011

Father Christmas arrived in spectacular fashion at Dobbies last weekend. Crowds of children and parents greeted Santa and his entourage at Dobbies garden centres across [...]

Santa arrives at Dobbies this weekend

by Dobbies Blog Team on November 18, 2011

It’s that special time of year again. Santa’s coming to Dobbies* to greet you in his Grotto. There’s lots of festive fun all weekend across [...]

Father Christmas is coming to Dobbies

by Dobbies Blog Team on November 15, 2011

The sound of sleigh bells can only mean one thing – Santa is on his way! Santa’s helpers at Dobbies are gearing up for the [...]