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Maybe Bah Humbug is the best thing to say
My 'Bah Humbug. Well, that year can just fuck right off!' card is controversial, to say the least. I know it is a little bit rude but you know what, sometimes we have years like that. So, when our loved ones have had a tough year, it can be a real kick in the teeth to send a jolly holly greeting card.
Don't mention the C word
We all have that friend or relative that doesn't 'do' Christmas. To be quite honest, I don't understand because I just love this time of year so much. What is not to love about the smell of fresh Christmas trees, sparkling lights, homemade gingerbread and parties and catch-ups sometimes five days in a row? I simply refuse to grinch-along so I designed this card to say hello without saying the actual words. I think the pudding gives it away! Yeah Yeah. I know the saviour is born or fat man breaking and entering isn’t your thing but I still want to say ‘hello...
Dublin Flea Christmas Market - only place in town with trustwordie cards
The Dublin Flea Christmas Market this weekend (06–09 December) and next (13–16 December) is literally the only place in town to pick up the last of my 7-packs that include the 'Ho Feckin Ho' card (now sold out).
Christmas is not all jolly holly for those grieving
The first Christmas without a loved one is especially tough. When I was 23, we had our first Christmas without our mother who had died the month before. I'm sure we put up the decorations, we definitely cooked a meal and carried on all the traditions but I remember a numbness hanging in the air. I have vivid memories of counting the heads around the dinner table because I was sure about 10 people were missing but it was just one big void. Then last year, it was our first Christmas without our father who had died rather suddenly a few months...
Donating to charity, saving the world and other reasons for not sending Christmas cards
We all have that friend, relative or sibling that never sends a card. I used to try and operate a '3 strikes and you're off' my card list before I designed this card. You see I literally cannot stoop to their level and have to wish them a Happy Christmas. I'll be sending this card to three of my five siblings and while not naming names, my sister Eve and only brother will not be receiving this particular card in recognition of their relentless adherence to Christmas spirit even though December is their busiest month of the year. Newstalk Lunchtime Live Ciara Kelly was talking...