A Very Merry Time: 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas
Hello, holiday magic!
It’s the start of our 12 Days of “Pure-fect Christmas”, and the countdown starts today!
Day 1: We’re sharing our absolute favourite playlist to decorate the Christmas tree to – and make hanging every ornament a truly joyful moment.
Stream it now:Listen Now!
Day 2 – of the 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas!
Are the days before the big family gatherings starting to feel a little (or very!?) stressful? We’re here to bring some much-needed calm into your holiday preparations. That’s what makes it “Pure-fect”!
For your dose of mindfulness and practical tips, we highly recommend “The Calm Christmas Podcast – with Beth Kempton.”
Tune in and reclaim your peace! – Listen here!
Day 3 – of the 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas!
Nothing captures the holiday spirit quite like the smell of gingerbread baking (and flour flying) in the kitchen. Today’s treat is a recipe for a beautiful family memory! (You might want to save this post!)
We’re giving you a truly classic, UK-style Gingerbread Recipe, so you can create the ultimate festive cookies together. Get the kids, get the icing, and get baking!
Classic Gingerbread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup molasses (NOT blackstrap)
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar OR white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 5 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
Gingerbread Spice Mix:
- 1 tbsp. ground ginger
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground allspice
- ½ tsp. ground cloves
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
Optional for decoration:
Icing sugar + water (or lemon juice) for frosting, raisins, glacé cherries, or sweets for decoration.
Instructions:
- Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar. Add egg, molasses, vinegar, and vanilla; mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients and spices. Add dry to wet mixture and mix on low until a soft dough forms.
- Chill: Cover and chill dough for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
- Cut: Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll dough to about ¼-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out shapes and place on lined baking trays, leaving 1 inch between them.
- Bake: Bake depending on cookie size: Small (6-8 min), Medium (8-10 min), Large (12-14 min). They are done when they spring back lightly.
- Decorate: Cool completely before decorating!
Day 4 – of our 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas is here to keep the festive mood going!
Don’t stop the music! For the best non-stop festive background, we are tuning into Heart X-mas broadcasting holiday cheer 24 hours a day!
Click here to listen!
Day 5 of our 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas: Because holiday shopping shouldn’t feel like a chore.
Tinsel, eggnog, and… shopping panic? Not on our watch. Today, we’re helping you tackle the five most difficult people on your list. Our latest guide takes the guesswork out of gifting by pairing unique personalities with the gift of crystal-clear audio.
Give them the gift they didn’t know they were missing: Check out the blog post!
Day 6 of the 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas!
If you’re running on fumes before the holiday break, we’ve got your perfect fuel: music!
Check out Radio Garden, the site that lets you explore thousands of radio stations from every country. Find some upbeat tunes from Tokyo, Paris, or Rio to power you through your final deadlines.
Spin the globe, and press play!
Day 7 of our 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas is here to make mornings magical!
Ditch the jarring alarm! If you own a Pure Moment, you can now download exclusive Christmas sounds to wake up to. Imagine starting your day with soothing sleigh bells or the cosy crackle of a fire. It’s the perfect, gentle alarm for the holiday season.
Click to download the Pure Moment Christmas Sounds
Day 8 of our 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas is GO TIME for Christmas dinner planning!
Need a foolproof festive menu? Looking for some brilliant new twists on the classics?
Get inspired and get cooking with 25 incredible Christmas Recipes and Ideas from Jamie Oliver!
Let’s make this Christmas dinner legendary!
Day 9 of our 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas is here to make your wrapping session wonderful!
Tinsel tangles? Tape troubles? Gift wrapping can be tough, but it’s much better when you have the perfect audio companion.
Our suggestion: “A Cozy Christmas Podcast.” It’s the ideal audio backdrop to enjoy while you are wrapping everyone´s gifts.
Hit play, and enjoy the holiday prep: Get the playlist!
Day 10 of our 12 Days of Pure-fect Christmas is here, and we know what to do!
When the work is all done, and the moon hangs up high,
Do you turn to a book? Or let the audio fly?
We have a suggestion, as bright as the snow!
The story of the Grinch! That we think you should know!
So curl up right tight, in your chair or your bed,
Let the tale fill your ears, and your marvellous head!
Click to find the story: HERE
Day 11 of Pure-fect Christmas is here, and it’s time to CRANK UP THE CHEER!
To help maximise the festive spirit in your life, we curated the greatest holiday tunes of all time and packaged them into one spectacular Spotify playlist.
From the classics everyone loves to the feel-good holiday anthems, this playlist is guaranteed to get you dancing and boost the festive feeling in your home. Hit play and enjoy!
Click to listen to “Christmas Crackers“
Day 12 of our Pure-fect Christmas is here, and it’s the day we’ve all been waiting for!
May your day be filled with laughter, great food, cherished memories, and, of course, the perfect soundtrack playing.
From all of us at Pure, we wish you a magical and joyful Christmas.
