The countdown to Christmas is nearing its very merry end with less than a day to go, which means people across Leeds will hopefully be spending time with their families.
While we have yet to experience a “normal” Yuletide celebration in two years, there are still many fond traditions which take place tonight to boost the festive spirit.
In Leeds, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Christmas Eve in true Yorkshire fashion.
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Things like mum baking a fish pie not everyone loves, or going on a pub crawl on the Otley run, and finally a midnight mass.
Here’s a list of Christmas traditions that have been upheld by families around Leeds.
1. Watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at Hyde Park Picture House
2. Relaxing in your pyjamas, having a hot chocolate while wearing a face mask
3. Your mum forcing everyone to eat her fish pie
4. Watching ‘The Snowman’ all cuddled up on the sofa
5. Enjoying the panto with the kids
6. Sharing an afternoon pint at your local before heading home to be with the family
7. Savouring roasted and fragrant chestnuts near Briggate
8. A last-ditch shop at M&S
9. Everyone getting into their Christmas jumpers
10. Midnight mass
11. A family-friendly Otley run
12. Putting satsumas inside stockings as well as a lump of coal
13. Wheeling out a freezing grandma for a Christmas Eve walk with moody teenagers and frostbitten dogs but staying positive and cheerful
14. Stopping off to say hello to every and all complete strangers on walks and wishing everyone a “Merry Christmas!”
15. Panicking about Brussel sprouts
16. Cheeky Chinese takeaway and always ordering too much
17. Tactically planning which gifts to open first
18. Enjoying a brew first thing in the morning
19. Watch Leeds United play with the family
How will you be spending Christmas? Let us know in the comments.
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