Home > Culture > Life > The Hotlist – The Best Things to Do in December Post author By The Mum Club Post date 30 November 2023 The Hotlist – The Best Things to Do in December The Mum Club30 November 2023 The Christmas season is well and truly here. Here’s what to do, see and watch this December. Good TV season – We. Love. You! See London’s Christmas Lights In Style Small Car Big City A brilliant gift or experience to share with a loved one. Small Car BIG CITY offers unique city tours in British Classic cars. We particularly love their Festive Light Tour, which takes you around the capital in a chauffeur-driven classic Mini Cooper. See the city, the lights and sights, with blankets, hot cocoa and Christmas songs on the stereo. There’s also pit stops for mince pies, to see more lights and to shop some of London’s best shops. Find Out More Watch these… Hannah Waddingham Home for Christmas, Available now, Apple TV One to have on while you wrap the presents. Hannah has the most incredible voice and this easy watch offers a calming festive feeling made for hours sat on the floor covered in sellotape. Watch Now Genie, Available Now on Sky Cinema From the makers of Love Actually and Notting Hill comes a festive film that is sure to lift your spirits. Available to watch from today on Sky Cinema. Watch Now Family Switch, Netflix, 30th November A must-watch if you loved 13 Going On 30 in your younger years, as Jennifer Garner returns with another body-swapping comedy. Starring alongside Ed Hems, against a Yuletide backdrop, the married couple with three children have their family life suddenly flipped into chaos by a supernatural body swap. A little silly but some much-needed respite from all the festive madness. Watch Now The Velveteen Rabbit, Available now on Apple TV One for older kids or if you read the book as a child and want to feel nostalgic. This is a beautiful festive watch that will reignite the magic in you. Watch Now Tabby McTat, BBC1, Christmas Day Who doesn’t love a bit of Julia Donaldson at Christmas? Little fans of The Gruffalo will be enchanted by her latest BBC adaptation, which follows a busker’s cat named Tabby McTat, as they navigate life’s twists and turns. You’ll recognise voices from the likes of Jodie Whittaker and Rob Brydon in this charming and heartfelt tale. Nigella Amsterdam Christmas Special, December 2023 Date TBC The dulcet tones of Nigella return for a Christmas special, this time, taking us on a Yuletide trip to Amsterdam, where she spends most of her Christmases. Expect Christmas fairs, artisan food shops, recipe ideas and Nigella’s unwavering charisma. Inside M&S, ITVX, December 14 at 9pm on ITV1 Following on from the inside at M&S series comes their Christmas special and we’re here for it. Watch here Go to The Flicks With Friends See Saltburn Need a night out with friends but think a wine and shot fuelled evening might actually finish you off? Why not head to the cinema instead. A welcome break from your milk stained couch and you’ll be tucked up in bed before midnight with a very full cup. Our current pick is Saltburn – a beautifully wicked tale of intrigue that explores the complexities of class, wealth, and the allure of a world where nothing is as it seems. And the cast, is excellent! Watch the Trailer Plan Something in For You Join a Mum Club Christmas Event TMC hosts have your social events covered for December, from wreath making to champagne brunches. Giving mums the break they need. We’re here for you every step of the way. Find an event near you Get Your Festive PJs On Matching PJs We find the whole matching PJ thing a bit cringe but this cheesy but cool print from M&S will sway even the most cynical humbugs. And if you want your pooch to be part of the picture, there’s even an option for pets. Buy Now One For You From the King of Rock ’n’ Roll to sparkling fruit and veg and elegant swans, Karen Mason’s charming bauble-decked silk pjs are an investment but will come out for years to come. Pop them on your Christmas list. Buy Now For The Kids Make Christmas Eve all the more special with The White Company’s sweet Christmas scene pjs, available for from sizes 1 to 12. Buy Now Take the Kids Caroling Carols For Kids at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London (2nd – 23rd December) Don’t fancy tackling the crowds at Winter Wonderland? Head to St Martin-in-the-Fields instead as they host Carols for Kids at their fairy-light-filled Church. Lead by the stunning St Martin’s Voices choir, the family-friendly concerts are designed with little ones in mind, so they last just 45 minutes on a Saturday morning and include songs for little ones like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, as well as some traditional carols such as Away in a Manger and Once in Royal David’s City. BOOK NOW Book into a Retreat That Looks After You (and the Kids) Parenthood Retreats, Luxury Family Hotels The idea of heading off to a retreat sounds great but in reality, childcare is often an issue. But thank fully the Luxury Family Hotel group have teamed up with Bugaboo to bring you a range of different retreats led by parenting experts like Anna Mathur. It’s an opportunity to make time for yourself while your little ones are entertained in the Ofsted registered creche. The package also includes dinner, breakfast and a few more surprises. Find Out More Take Care of You Make time for some self-care A quick pampering session can do wonders for the soul. And whether it’s a face or foot mask Patchology have a great array of treatments that you can stock up on and enjoy at a time that suits you. Shop Now Listen to This… Gregory Porter, Christmas Wish Put down the Michael Bublé this year and listen to a Christmas album from double Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Gregory Porter instead. Expect a soulful and sophisticated track list of new tunes and old favourite from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. Perfect background music for a Christmas cocktail party or to do your Christmas wrapping to, mulled wine in hand. LISTEN NOW Fill Some Hours With a Festive Activity Gingerbread House Kit, £22.50, Honeywell Bakes Need some activities for slightly older children? Ours definitely won’t look like this. But it will help fill a few hours while they make a wonky walled icing covered monstrosity, that we’ll tell them is wonderful. Buy Now Read this… The Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read by Philippa Perry Amazon £10.99 A follow up to her magnificent and – in our opinion – only “parenting” book anyone needs to read, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did), is psychotherapist Phillipa Perry’s warm, witty and practical new book. Let her guide you into becoming a happy, healthier person with strong and meaningful relationships across all aspects of your life. Buy Now See a Panto at The Cinema CBeebies Robin Hood, UK Cinemas from 1st December If you forgot to book festive theatre tickets this year, do not worry as CBeebies and Children In Need are bringing a brand new Robin Hood panto to cinemas around the UK. Filmed live at the Venue Cymru in Llandudno, Wales, the adaptation will bring Nottingham’s most lovable rogue to the big screen with plenty of family fun, crazy costumes and ‘he’s behind you!’ cheers. Plus, some original extra scenes and fun added in just for cinema goers. Book Now Change Children’s Lives NSPCC’s Walk for Children The NSPCC’s Walk for Children is back on 22 December! For children suffering abuse, the winter nights can feel dark, long and lonely. That’s why the NSPCC is encouraging friends, families and colleagues to walk 5k and raise money on the longest night of the year. Sign up now and use code MUMCLUB to get 25% off your registration fee. Find Out More The Mum Club30 November 2023 ← TMC Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Mulled Wine → What to Wear This Week: Christmas Edition
