75 thoughts you have on Christmas Day

Carey Lodge
  1. It's so flipping early.
  2. Why have I been woken up?
  3. Wait..
  4. IT'S CHRISTMAS.
  5. Comrades, assemble.
  6. Now is the hour.
  7. The birth of Christ.
  8. The day of feasting.
  9. It has begun.
  10. Time to open the stocking!
  11. I see mum is still insisting that it's all from Santa.
  12. I think she might actually believe it herself.
  13. Does anyone ever actually use the things they are given in their stockings?
  14. I do not remember the last time I needed a puzzle box.
  15. Still, I am obviously very grateful.
  16. Breakfast time.
  17. It's okay to eat chocolate for breakfast isn't it?
  18. I flipping love Christmas.
  19. I already miss my advent calendar though.
  20. It's like a surprise every morning.
  21. Even though you know exactly what you're getting.
  22. Anyway, onwards and upwards.
  23. Today is all about food and presents.
  24. And Jesus, obviously.
  25. Speaking of – church time.
  26. Looking forward to the annual Nativity play.
  27. Even if I did never get to play Mary.
  28. But everyone did say I bought real depth to the role of barn door.
  29. Man, they've bought a real donkey in this year.
  30. #VillageLife.
  31. They've really pushed the boat out.
  32. And the innkeeper looks decidedly surly for a six-year-old.
  33. That is very good acting.
  34. Or maybe he just fancies the girl who's playing Mary.
  35. I think that's probably it, actually.
  36. He just kicked Joseph.
  37. Oh, one of the recorder players has keeled over.
  38. I think the excitement got to him.
  39. This is excellent.
  40. I've never seen such drama at St Matthew's.
  41. And mulled wine!
  42. In church!
  43. Every day should be Christmas.
  44. It's what Jesus would have wanted.
  45. Though imagine everyone else getting presents on your birthday?
  46. Something about that isn't right.
  47. Jesus is very unselfish.
  48. There's probably a talk in that, somewhere.
  49. Anyway, heading home for lunch.
  50. Already bracing myself for the 'JUST EAT ONE SPROUT' stand off.
  51. Every single year.
  52. I'm choosing my seat more wisely this time though.
  53. Right next to the roast potatoes.
  54. I've got everything within reach.
  55. Well played.
  56. And look at this giant paperclip I got in my cracker.
  57. I'm sure that will prove useful.
  58. SO. FULL.
  59. I'm just going to roll on over to the sofa for the Queen's speech.
  60. There's no chance I'm standing for the whole thing this year.
  61. Sorry, Liz.
  62. She looks great though.
  63. No one carries off a lilac two-piece quite like her.
  64. This will be devastatingly boring when it's Charles.
  65. Time for a little nap I think.
  66. I'll just doze off in front of It's A Wonderfu...
  67. Oh no. I've been dragged into a game of charades.
  68. Aunt Mildred is doing what looks like a very enthusiastic shark impression.
  69. It's quite alarming actually.
  70. Remind me never to watch Jaws with her.
  71. Hmmm feeling peckish.
  72. I mean, I'm not obviously, but it would be silly to let all that cheese go to waste.
  73. And those scotch eggs.
  74. And that entire charcuterie board, actually.
  75. In we go. It is Christmas, after all.
Newsletter Stay up to date with Christian Today
related articles
Aliens, snowmen and fleas.... 5 of the weirdest nativity plays

Aliens, snowmen and fleas.... 5 of the weirdest nativity plays

O Come, O Come Emmanuel: The 10 greatest versions of the best carol in time for Advent
O Come, O Come Emmanuel: The 10 greatest versions of the best carol in time for Advent

O Come, O Come Emmanuel: The 10 greatest versions of the best carol in time for Advent

Advent: 10 things you didn't know about the pre-Christmas season
Advent: 10 things you didn't know about the pre-Christmas season

Advent: 10 things you didn't know about the pre-Christmas season

Christian Christmas jumpers. Actually a thing.

Christian Christmas jumpers. Actually a thing.

Christmas is a chance to tell people about Jesus. Don\'t let your rules get in the way...
Christmas is a chance to tell people about Jesus. Don't let your rules get in the way...

Christmas is a chance to tell people about Jesus. Don't let your rules get in the way...

News
Marriage is the safest relationship, latest figures suggest
Marriage is the safest relationship, latest figures suggest

Of the eight children murdered during lockdown, 7 were killed thanks to the actions of a step parent or new partner.

Abortion rises in Northern Ireland for fourth year running
Abortion rises in Northern Ireland for fourth year running

Abortion was legalised in Northern Ireland in 2019.

Churches helping millions of Brits get by as living costs remain high
Churches helping millions of Brits get by as living costs remain high

Across the country, people are looking to the church for help.

Isaiah 41:10 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year
Isaiah 41:10 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year

Isaiah 41:10 had the highest international engagement on YouVersion during 2025, while in the UK it was Jeremiah 29:11 that topped the list.