It is that time of year, the season to be jolly, merry and drink copious amounts of alcohol. It is also nearly time for the Christmas hangover when you wake up on Boxing Day realising all the fun is over for another year, but we will talk about that sad day another time. Today and for the next month and a bit it is time for Christmas parties, alcohol and those nasty banging hangovers. As we approach the time of festivities I have been thinking about some of those things that make me buzz, and some that don’t.
Christmas Office Party….. You know how this one goes, there is always at least one, one colleague that takes things too far. It reminds me of a time when we actually lost a colleague – fortunately I refer to a colleague actually being lost and found. Unfortunately for one person during a Christmas party, an intern, the Tequila got the better of them and they ended up on a train fell asleep and woke up at a maintenance depot some 200 miles away, with no money, one shoe and a P45, bit harsh? No because the aforementioned intern took the wrong bag with the CFO’s laptop, wallet and house keys and unlike him they were never found. Morale of the story, if you drink Tequila try not swigging it from the bottle.
Christmas Gifts…. We have all been there, where you unwrap your Xmas gift and receive something that you wouldn’t give to your worst enemy. And what is it with this massive trend of Secret Santa, has anyone ever received a gift they actually appreciate during this farcical exchange of gifts? I have previously received soap (charming), membership to a gym class (as if) and even a smoothie starter kit (no thank you). Morale of the story, just give a bottle of alcohol it will always make them happy and if it is a fine whisky even better. Oh by the way if they don’t drink defriend them!
Christmas Jumpers… Why oh why do people purchase these ghastly jumpers, and don’t even get me started on those with flashing lights! Worst still linked to above is when you receive them on Christmas day from an aunt with zero taste and far from a fashionista. They insist you put them on you oblige and soon as it comes off it sits in your wardrobe for an eternity. My view is you’re better off putting them in a landfill, and before you shout ‘charity shop’ that is unfair! It may be Christmas but you should always maintain your dignity! So I suggest invest in a good bottle of wine instead, have lots of alcohol and if you want to decorate your top, drink a lot and let the alcohol leave its mark.
Christmas Shopping and Post-Christmas Sales… As anyone ever done Christmas shopping without needing a stiff drink or few afterwards? Whether it is Westfield’s or the High Street it is mayhem. As for post-Xmas sales, I would go as far as calling it hell on earth. Still wonder why people do this when at our finger tips we have that fantastic thing called the internet. So why not go to a top quality beverage site like TheDrinksBasket and purchase a few smashing offers in the run up to Christmas or beat your blues with some post-Christmas bargains. Yes that is a blatant plug, but it is Christmas and the season of shameless marketing. So the morale of story is don’t step outside during Christmas unless it is for some festive drinks and food.
Christmas Food… Well, well, well what can I say about this. It is my second favourite thing in the world after Christmas Drinks. Don’t we all enjoy that under-cooked turkey, or those overcooked sausage rolls, or those finger foods that you have no idea what they are? I remember once eating a chicken finger thing that was so tough it asked me for a fight twice. Not literally but I was battling to take it down and keep it down. So what makes it my second favourite thing in the world, it is the family, friends and those you don’t like sitting down and enjoying meal after meal without any second looks. That’s right I can eat like a pig and feel no regrets! And what better than a meal washed down by a good Christmas Port?
Christmas Hangover… The older you get the harder you fall. We are told about all these fabulous cures but my suggestion from many years of experience is get up, rub yourself down and pour yourself another drink. From all of us here at TheDrinksBasket I would like to wish you a fabulous run up to the Christmas period, enjoy the parties, the booze and the food but be safe! Keep an eye out for some extra stonking deals over the next few weeks….