I'm sure when I was a child Christmas didn't start until much later. However when you move from the UK to the Southern Hemisphere it can be worth starting seasonal activities a little earlier, in order to get in the mood, get your overseas items posted on time, and of course all your seasonal knitting done.
This year I have decided to make three knitted bodice sewn skirt type dresses for DD. Three different patterns, three different fabrics. So far I have finished Sunny Christmas except for hemming, Apple of my Eye except for buttons, and have lots and lots of 4 ply knitting left for little Denim Flower. I am planning a post to compare the patterns and note any problems when I am finished with all three.
In the meantime, Christmas traditions are taking up my thoughts. Last year the children came downstairs each morning to find a new decoration each to hang on the tree. They also opened their advent calendars and played the new animation on their Jackie Lawson advent calendar (love love love these!).
This year they will also find out what the dolls in the dollshouse have been doing to get ready for Christmas. So last night the dolls began by installing a Christmas tree in the family room, although daughter doll had to run off and pee at the last minute....