Looking for festive Christmas crafts inspiration? Local Christmas Craft Fayres? We’ve got you covered.
Here at STAG Mumbler, we are always keen to hear your recommendations of things for our Mumblers to do during the holidays. If you have any suggestions, or you’re running a festive business, activity or event, simply drop us an email telling us all about it at stag@mumbler.co.uk and we’ll get you listed!
We are adding to this page all the time, so please keep checking back.
‘Dear boys and girls,
Christmas is a very exciting but busy time for me: the elves are making toys, the reindeer are practising their sleigh runs, and I’m busy preparing my list of who’s been good this year.
I will be getting my sleigh ready for the long journey on Christmas Eve and in between I will try to reply to as many of you as possible.
Please send your letters to:
Make sure your letter reaches Santa before the 30th November, and don’t forget your stamp!
Join us on Sunday the 26th of November as FOBS transforms the Bubwith Leisure Centre into a magical Christmas Fayre!
The bar will be open and food will be available. Don’t forget baked goods, hot drinks and mulled wine.
We have a showcase of small businesses in our market, ready to help you find the perfect holiday gift.
We will have a preloved Christmas jumper rack.
The inflatable globe will be returning!
Of course, you could visit the big man himself in his grotto upstairs! Whilst you can show up on the day, please consider booking a time slot to beat the queue! Slots will go on sale the first week of November.
Whilst this is a fundraising event for Friends of Bubwith School, entry is free. We also will have a multitude of activities that can be done free of charge.
More info available on the events page
While our Mini Mumblers adore receiving their Christmas Eve boxes, there should be no pressure to do a box. That said, we know it’s something that some of our Mumblers are wanting to try, so we thought we’d put together some ideas and inspiration to give you a helping hand. Perhaps you hang stockings instead? Any items on the list below could also act as stocking fillers.
Firstly, grab a box, it really can be any kind. An old cardboard box decorated with paper, a gift box, or a personalised Christmas box (you only have to google ‘Christmas Eve box’ and you’ll find hundreds you can buy) How and when you give it to them is completely up to you, it’s the Elves who tap at our door and we send the little ones to open it. We explain that Santa can’t bring it as he is so busy loading the sleigh at the North Pole, but he sends his Elves instead to deliver it and have one last check that you’re being good.
Whatever you get up to on Christmas Eve, we hope you have a super time. Here’s wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and fantastic New Year.
Kathryn x
Visit the Glazed and Confused website or social media for full details of their super range of school holiday events.
Come to Glazed and Confused and enjoy the kitsch creativity! Take part in one of our many amazing art classes, or pop in for a relaxing paint session and choose one of the many pottery options to paint. We truly have something for everyone, and for all ages! Why not try a spin on the pottery wheel and learn to throw down with a 1:1! Release your inner kid, have an American coke float, sno-cone, or a luxury coffee whilst you channel your inner artist! You don’t have to be artistic to enjoy a visit to us.
Did you know we’re pet friendly? Yes, that’s right, there’s no need for anyone to be left at home, you can bring along your pets to enjoy the fun too.
“We had a fab time and believe it or not it was the big kid that took the longest 
. Lovely selection of items to paint, fantastic drink and a brilliant atmosphere. (Mainly the fabulous lady who runs the studio sorry I’m rubbish with names). We will be back.” DT, July 22
“My friend and I brought our two toddler boys this morning (and my 7month old) To the toddler session. Great relaxed atmosphere, perfect length of time for them. Danielle was lovely with the children (and us adults) very welcoming. A little snack and juice included and hot drinks for the adults, great value for money. Will definite attend a session again.” GH, June 22
We also host many parties including birthdays, Hen-do’s, Baby Shower’s and more! We offer several amazing party packages and aim to make your special event even more special!
At Glazed and Confused we specialise in Belly Casting for Mums-to-be, baby clay prints and painted prints as well as personalised memories for the nursery!
We also cherish all our furbabies at Glazed and Confused, which is why we also specialise in personalised pet portraits, animal clay paw prints, and painted prints! We will literally do any print for any animal that’s how much we love it! We can come to you or you can bring your furbabies to the studio!
Glazed and Confused also has a range of adorable takeaway kits and gifts readily available!
Come see what all the fuss is about and become a Glazed and Confused convert! We promise you’ll love us!
30 High Street, Tadcaster, LS24 9AT
Further info available via the events page
Sunday 3rd December 2023
Come down to support your local community organisations and businesses and have a great time with all the family.
15th December, in partnership White Rose Football Club who will have food and music from 6pm.
Saturday 25th November 2023 1pm-4pm
Lots of stalls (many new for 2023) – showcasing locally-produced home and garden decorations, tasty treats, hand-made confectionaries, beautiful jewellery, crafts and gifts for all the family. Choir performance at 3pm from the children of Appleton Roebuck Primary School plus Santa himself between 2pm and 3pm!
All Saints Church, Main Street, Bolton Percy, North Yorkshire YO23 7AQ
Wednesday 29th November 2023 7pm-9pm
It’s Christmas wreath making time . (Evening class)
Jemma is back with some wonderful fresh flowers to make some beautiful Christmas wreaths .
This will get booked up fast so please confirm your space asap . We do have a day time class available as well.
£38 pp including mulled cider and mince pies.
T: 01757 248650
We love these cheeky chaps from Vicky Barone, perfect use of all mummy’s old wine corks (ssshh). Great as ornaments or you could even hang them on the tree.
We’ve brought back one of our old favourite blogs this year to help assist you with some Elf inspirationIn our experience, parents of younger children can be grouped into the following categories:
At STAG HQ we have a parent from two of the above camps. Kathryn made a very wise decision a few years ago to opt out of this modern Christmas tradition. She knew that making a commitment to moving an elf around every night would not fit in with her already crazy December calendar of Christmas things to remember, attend and prepare for. I however, decided to dive in with both feet having been inspired by a friend of mine on Facebook who was documenting her Elf on the Shelf antics. There have certainly been times where I have regretted doing so – like when I remember that I haven’t moved the elf in the middle of the night, or when I am completely out of ideas, but I have to say that I absolutely adore doing it and look forward to the month of December. I would also definitely say that I enjoy it more than my girls seem to as well but hopefully they’ll look back at the photographs one day and appreciate the effort?! They will right??
So whatever camp you’re in, I thought it would be nice to share a few of my personal tips for anyone needing or wanting inspiration. If you’ve been an Elf on the Shelf convert for years or if you’re just thinking of starting the tradition this year, then hopefully you’ll find this blog helpful.
Top Tips for ‘Elfing’:
Happy ‘Elfing’ Mumblers and I know it’s early but have a fantastic December!
Caroline x x
Do you have any leftover jars, baby food jars perhaps? Simply fill with rock salt or epson salts to resemble some festive snow and then fill with pine cones or festive foliage springs, Christmas tree cuttings and berries. They make the perfect decoration for windowsills or as table centres.
How pretty are these festive window suncatchers and next comes L
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We love this idea, we’ve so many people giving it a go. It’s something to make together and save forever.
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“This ribbon is very special indeed because it’s the exact same size as me. Keep it close to your heart to remember how little I was in 2020”
Simply take a piece of ribbon, hold it from your mini mumbler’s feet to the top of their head and then trim it. Fold it up inside the bauble and place your message inside or on a tag on the outside.
9th – 12th November 2023
Join us for a jam-packed day of shopping, food, live music and more as our Yorkshire Christmas Fair returns to York Racecourse!
We’re thrilled to invite you to the biggest and best seasonal shopping event in the North, with more than 250 carefully-selected stands, from artisan designer-makers, local food producers and fashion retailers to homewares, gifts and accessories, and of course special Christmas decorations.
We love these Melted Snowman Cookies from Delish.
These can be adapted for the time you have, either make everything from scratch and make or buy the cookies one day, decorate them the next.
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We love these paper plate Christmas trees from I heart crafty things, easy to make and they could be turned into Christmas cards, wall decorations or mini versions made for Christmas tree decorations.
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If like us, you love exploring the great outdoors, why not pick up some pinecones, take them home and make these lovely decorations from Joyfully Thriving.
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You can place them on a stand, but they should stand up on their own. You could tie a very thin piece of string/cotton around them and turn them into hanging Christmas tree decorations. They would also make great place name holders at the dinner table.
Whether you make these from scratch or simply decorate a bought gingerbread, the choice is yours. We love these ones from Waitrose.
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. Start your Christmas shopping, enjoy sipping on warm mulled wine whilst singing along to some carols to get you into the Christmas spirit.Just when you thought a snow glove couldn’t get any prettier…. you can now add your Mini Mumbler’s gorgeous face in it too and we love this one from The Best Ideas for Kids
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We love this Olaf inspired festive sock snowman from One Creative Mommy.
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We are a little wreath obsessed at STAG HQ, with 6 for some reasons! Our theory, you can never have too many! Let’s go for a 7th with this love tissue paper wreath from Happiness is homemade
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These snowflakes from The best ideas for kids are prefect to make with mini mumblers of all ages and a great use of those leftover lolly sticks.
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16th November – 22nd December 2023
The festive alpine chalets will return to line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square for this year’s York Christmas Market, creating a Christmas wonderland of local traders and artisan products.
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the Christmas lights in York, sip on a hot chocolate and buy a few Christmas gifts for friends and family.
