Christmas blogs we love

Christmas blogs for festive fun

So here’s a list of Christmas blogs for some festive fun and inspiration:

Santa Claus blog – Are the reindeer’s ready? Are the elves fully prepared? In his very own blog, Santa Claus provides a personal countdown to the big day, filling you in on the trials and tribulations associated with delivering presents to every child in the world – all on one night! The site includes a place to upload your Santa sightings and a Santa tracker to see when he’ll be heading in your direction, as well as updates form the Elves themselves – what more could you want?

FaLaLaLaLa – Is a great little blog, devoted to all things Christmassy! As well as fun posts and funky Christmas illustrations, FaLaLaLaLa also has some great Christmas music downloads for you to get your paws on. Check out their great ADVENTure in carols download – a carol for every day leading up to Christmas – hurrah!

Creative Flourishes – If you are feeling more than a little creative this Christmas then check out this great blog. Creative Flourishes has some funky ideas on designing and making your own decorations and Christmas cards, as well as other handy creative tips for around the home – perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.

The Countdown to Christmas 2010 Blog – Just in case you were panicking about the number of shopping days left until Christmas, this blog gives you a daily countdown, in big red numbers, to jog your memory. More importantly it provides some great hints and tips to make sure you’re fully prepared for the big day, as well as useful suggestions for presents and festive recipes. Well worth a look!

Hip Christmas – Hip Christmas is all about festive music that ‘rocks, rolls, swings and twangs’! This is your ultimate guide to festive jingles, and should give you more then enough inspiration for your Christmas day playlist. It also has some great free MP3 downloads (iPods at the ready!) and your very own Festive jukebox to play free music through the website.

Top Ten Christmas Blog – This blog covers everything Christmas, from the best festive markets to the lyrics for your favourite Christmas carols. This is certainly the place to be if you fancy a quick dose of Christmas spirit, and the fun, quirky blog posts offer a little something for everyone.

About Christmas Crafts – If you’re the creative type and you’re looking for inspiration this Christmas then About Christmas Crafts is the site for you. The blog gives fab, fun ideas for creating your very own Christmas wreaths, ornaments and centrepieces. It’s also a great source of inspiration for festive-themed activities for the impending Christmas holidays, to keep the little ones quiet and entertained.

Real Christmas – Real Christmas is a witty, thoroughly modern take on the Christmas season for those getting slightly bored of soppy sentimentality. The site contains everything you could possibly need for a contemporary Christmas, from advice on the best time to purchase that new flat screen TV to the easiest way to manage that Christmas E-card exchange – the techno gurus need look no further for their festive fix!

365 Days of Christmas – 365 Days of Christmas focuses on the more meaningful connotations associated with the Christmas season. Visit for your Christmas thought of the day, or to find the best 8 Christmas gifts that don’t cost a penny… guaranteed to give you that warm, fuzzy Christmas feeling, 365 days a year!

Christmas A Go Go! – Your essential online guide to Christmas music – this site houses witty reviews of the most iconic Christmas songs to date. Modern music gets pushed to one side in favour of a more classic era, with everything from The Beach Boys to James Brown getting a mention. A warning though – some of the lyrics can be a little explicit (yes, even in Christmas Carols).