If you've been with us for a while, you will know that nostalgia and tradition are two things that the whole of the team here hold dear. And of course Christmas is to be no exception! Last year we bought you our Christmas Gift Guide which we loved creating. It was so much fun to talk with people, not just about their Christmas products but about their seasonal traditions and about what made Christmas feel like Christmas for them.

So this year, we thought we would share our own Christmas gift ideas and seasonal tick lists with you - our M&F Family.

Throughout November and into December we will share the Christmas traditions, gift guides and must do's from each of the team… we hope you enjoy reading just as much as we have enjoyed creating.

Christmas with Emily

I absolutely love the festive season and wholeheartedly embrace the magic of the build up to the big day. 

For me, Christmas is all about spending time with my family, twinkling fairy lights and glitter, decorating the house with greenery, lighting the wood burner as soon as we wake up, baking mince pies and sausage rolls and getting cosy to watch festive films. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ is my favourite, I watch it every December.

It’s also tradition for me to make an advent calendar for my daughter, with little envelopes that contain chocolate and a note for each day of the month such as, ‘Have a picnic tea next to the Christmas tree,’ or ‘Let’s go out for hot chocolate.’

I’ve just started planning this years’ calendar and so look forward to putting it together for her as she gets so excited each morning to open the little envelope and find the message inside!

I've chosen some of my favourite products for Christmas this year for friends, family, the children and even things that I would love to receive too!