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09 / 11 / 2025
Christmas

Festive Activities for the Christmas Countdown

Tis the season for twinkling light trails, cosy movie nights, carol singing, and magical visits to Santa. Whatever you're up to this festive season your local SPAR has got all the essentials covered, whether that’s staying cosy at home or venturing out.

Budget-Friendly Fun

Keep festive spending in check with cosy indoor activities, think movie marathons, festive baking and game nights with some classic board games.

Snuggle up under a blanket with a Christmas classic like Elf, Home Alone or The Holiday, perfect for all ages. Remember to stock up on the snacks at your local SPAR and don't forget the festive treats, you can never have too many mince pies.

Celebrate the season with homemade festive treats that are as delicious as they are affordable. Whether you're baking classic gingerbread men or whipping up some chocolate reindeer bark there's nothing like the smell of fresh bakes to bring Christmas cheer into your home.

Festive Recipes
Outings & Experiences

Whether it's going to see the big man himself at a Christmas grotto or strolling through a festive light trail, festive experiences are a must for those wanting to soak up the buzz of Christmas.

You don’t have to go far to feel the festive spirit, local carol concerts and Christmas food markets are often just around the corner. And no festive outing  is complete without a warming mulled wine or a spiced mulled gin. Why not make your own at home and pour it into a thermos for a toasty treat on the go?

Check out the community board in your local SPAR to see what's happening in your neighbourhood this Christmas.

Gifts from the heart

Hand crafted Christmas tree decoration are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday décor and can make lovely gifts for relatives. Whether it's crafting with kids, looking for sustainable options, or an opportunity to get creative, there are lots of ways to bring festive cheer this Christmas.

Gifts don't need to be shop bought, we love these home-made cocoa jars, the perfect gift to show you care. Plus- they're super easy to make and only need a few ingredients.

Hot Cocoa Jars (for two), you'll need:

  • 2 x Mason jars with handles and tin lids
  • Dry milk powder (1st layer)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (2nd & 3rd layers)
  • White sugar (4th layer)
  • Chocolate chips (5th layer)
  • Marshmallows (top layer)

Finishing touches:
Decorate your jars with festive flair, think gift tags, ribbons, candy canes, and stickers for the lids. Add a handwritten note with instructions: “Just add hot water, stir, and enjoy!”

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