SNOW, TREES & THE RETURN OF HERE'S THE TEA // vlogmas day 1

[@emilieclaire7981]

Not a Christmas book per se, but Little Women is my go to book for the holiday season. Some parts happen during Christmas and it is just the cosiest, most heart warming book ever. I always try to read it during the month of December, and every year it seams to bring me more and more joy!

[@ciarascorner]

I know what you mean, little women is definitely a cosy winter classic!!

[@silvanadenton9071]

Top 3 films 1.home alone 2.the holiday 3. Christmas with the kranks Literally could watch these constantly!

[@Zainzainzain56]

On to tbr for Christmas books are - royal holiday -the twelve dates Of Christmas -the Christmas swap - a princess for Christmas

[@ciarascorner]

Will definitely check these out - thanks for the recommendations!

[@theodorapantelich2535]

This is the first year I get to watch your vlogmas vlogs and I'm so excited!!! I love vintage Christmas movies, especially Christmas in Connecticut, Meet Me In St. Louis, It's A Wonderful Life, White Christmas and so on. But you can't go wrong with Home Alone 1 and 2!

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thank you so much! My mum and sister love Meet Me In St Louis!

[@mistidoud4107]

My favorite Christmas movies are 1. It’s a wonderful life 2. Holiday inn 3. It happened on fifth avenue

[@ciarascorner]

ooh - all films I haven't seen!

[@abireads3140]

I have so many christmas book recommendations! Christmas shopaholic, Finding love at the christmas market, The little christmas shop on nutcracker lane, christmas every day, in a holidaze, faking under the mistletoe snowflakes at the little christmas tree farm, and let it snow!

[@ciarascorner]

These all sound so festive - must read immediately hahah!

[@laurelsmith7359]

In a Holidaze was such a cute and cozy read! Set in a family cabin!

[@ciarascorner]

I definitely need to read that this year!

[@KittyAndTheBooks]

Here for all the Christmas vibes. Your tree looks great. I really liked the English Tea Shop advent calendar, I had it a few year ago. This year I have one by Sonnentor, a very good German tea brand, and a self-made tea advent calendar from my partner that also comes with things like honey, you can use with the tea. :D Love how British tea says "enjoy without milk". xD

[@ciarascorner]

Aww that is the cutest idea ever - love it!

[@erickaannamarie2840]

its so hard to pick but i think my top 3 are jingle all the way, national lampoons Christmas vacation and elf

[@ciarascorner]

Jingle All The Way is Jay’s fave!

[@noelkempster]

I absolutely rely on your channel for Christmas spirit during the holidays because I too am someone who craves Christmas all year round and your vlogs are just so festive and cozy and relaxing! My top three Christmas films (today) are: 3. The Santa Clause 2 2. Mickey’s Christmas Carol 1. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Something about sequels I guess!

[@ciarascorner]

Aww this is such a lovely comment - thank you!

[@hollyludlow2460]

I loved Sarah Morgan and jo Thomas Christmas books.

[@ciarascorner]

Will check them out!

[@crazypatterns93]

My favourite Christmas films are: 1) Jack Frost 2) Miracle on 34th Street (Mara Wilson one!) 3) While You Were Sleeping (Its set at Christmas so I'm including it. It makes me feel cosy)

[@ciarascorner]

Aww Miracle on 34th Street is such a nostalgic one!

[@constanzathomas1586]

its so interesting to watch the lives of others, people who are just like me!

[@ciarascorner]

I love doing that too!

[@sandramiksawrites]

Your vlogmas videos are the most conforting

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@suzy8109]

Your first Christmas tree looks so lovely. Not in the least sparse decorations. You have to see "It's a wonderful life" ... it's a Christmas Eve staple for my family. 💕

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thank you so much, I do love the tree!🎄

[@nancyabbott2660]

Dear Santa By Debbie Macomber I loved this year. I think it’s her latest..lovely story

[@ciarascorner]

Just from the title it sounds lovely!

[@SweetGinny123]

Christmas really is the best time of the year, and I am so happy that you are doing vlogmas🎄🌟 My top three christmas films are: 1. The Polar Express 2. The Grinch (love both the old one and the newer animated version) 3. Santa Clause

[@ciarascorner]

I actually haven’t watched the new animated grinch but I love the old one!

[@amyshinshiro]

Debbie Macomber makes the most wholesome cozy Christmas books, I like the audiobooks they are actually just so good somehow and enjoyable to listen to. PS I’m so excited for your Vlogmas, might have to find me an advent calendar soon!

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh thanks for the recommendation - I’ll try and find one of her books! And yes you absolutely need an advent calendar!!

[@amandalavelle2638]

I also have the bird and blend tea advent calendar (plus 2 others sssssh). I love having a Christmassy brew first thing in the morning and then I have one later at work and one when I get home. Little Christmas treat spread throughout the day. I love bird and blend generally though- I absolutely swear by their cold weather warrior tea for when I have a cold- it’s so good at unblocking the sinuses xx

[@ciarascorner]

It’s so nice to be able to enjoy each flavour twice! Bird and Blend is such a fab company and they have so many flavours!

[@princessissii]

I love Christmas so much! My flat is fully decorated now, the only thing missing is a Christmas tree, which we going to pick up this weekend and I'm so excited about it :D Also, my favourite Christmassy movies are: 1. Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel (I'm so sorry, but i don't know the English title. it is a really old adaptation of cinderella, or rather cinderella is an adaptation of this movie :D) 2. A royal winter (a wonderful hallmark movie! Just good vibes all around) 3. A Christmas prince So basically I love all hallmark Christmas movies, especially those in little towns or kingdoms

[@ciarascorner]

Oooh exciting - enjoy decorating your tree! My German isn’t as good as I’d like it to be so I can can “3 hazelnuts for” but I don’t know the last word… I also LOVE cosy hallmark movies Ahha!

[@princessissii]

@@ciarascorner that’s totally fine. Aschenbrödel is a old German word for Aschenputtel, which basically is the origin story of Cinderella, just without the pumpkin and fairy 😅 I believe this movie was filmed in Russia so it isn’t even German. Maybe there is a English version of it, if so you have to give it a try. It is so magical.

[@aisling_90]

Top 3 Christmas films= 3. The Holiday 2. The Santa Clause 1. Home Alone 2 Lost in New York Honorable mentions= Klaus (on Netflix), Elf and Natvity. Merry Vlogmas 💚

[@J_R186]

I've also got two tea advent calenders this year. I love tea as well. So far mine from the English tea shop is really nice.

[@ciarascorner]

Two calendars is definitely the way to go! And agreed, I’m really enjoying that one!

[@dissertatinopossum]

Looking forward to Here's the Tea!!! 1. Klaus (The Netiflix film. My husband and I watch it every year!) 2. The grinch (the one from 2000) 3. Elf

[@ciarascorner]

Aww yay!! And I’m also a big fan of the Jim Carey grinch!

[@ffiontill5924]

Why is advent calendar chocolate soo much nicer than regular? Anyone else or just me? That tea sounds scrumptious! Yum. Christmas has finally begun with Ciara a Christmas queen🎄🤶💗

[@ciarascorner]

It’s just so true - it’s the same with Easter eggs, the shape just tastes better😂🤷🏻‍♀️ and aww thank you Ffion!🎄

[@jennyharmony1371]

Kiera knightlys plotline in Love Actually is ridiculous and tragic but I LOVE all the other ones!!! LOL I loved this vlog!! About to watch all your vlogs! Yay!!

[@ciarascorner]

hahah, it is quite a funny one! Hope you enjoy🥰

[@vanessalaughtland4417]

I think my top 3 Christmas films would have to be: 3 - Home Alone 2 - Elf 1 - It's a Wonderful Life

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh great choices! And yay haha it’s such a great calendar!

[@noorvb]

Really superb Christmas reads: 1. Together By Christmas by Karen Swan 2. The Christmas Lights by Karen Swan 3. One More Christmas by Sarah Morgan

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh thanks for the recommendations Noor!

[@ReadByJess]

Both of those teas sound delicious! Love your tree 🌲

[@ciarascorner]

They were!!😍

[@pagesandscreens4321]

I love a fluffy Christmas romance too! I would recommend The Winter Garden by Heidi Swain, The Christmas Holiday by Sophie Clare and Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights by Carole Matthews! I also read The Wedding on Mistletoe Island last year and it was really addictive!

[@ciarascorner]

They all sound super fluffy and wonderful- thanks for the recommendations!

[@Kpopheaven]

I'm so excited about your vlogmas videos! And your tea tasting clips :D The tea calendar was a thing that stood out in your channel last year and got my attention to your videos. I mean, I had watched them earlier but your christmas-themed videos are the best! I also bought myself a tea calendar. It's the Lipton tea calendar and it has two tea pags in each hatch so it's 48 tea pags in total. I'm more of a coffee drinker but every year, when the days get colder and darker, I find myself really enjoying some hot drinks.

[@ciarascorner]

Aww I’m so glad you like the tea tasting as much as I do! And oooh yay, 48 tea bags is a winner - hope your calendar is lovely!!

[@LadyofLetters]

Midnight in Everwood by MA Kuziar is a gorgeous Festive themed fantasy

[@sunshinelorena]

Yay love that you are doing vlogmas. The return of the tea calendar 🤩 I definitely need to up my advent calendar game 🤣

[@ciarascorner]

Hahahah my advent calendar game is a little out of control😂

[@sunshinelorena]

@@ciarascorner 😂I personally think it is the perfect amount, but I am a huge fan of the Christmas season

[@juliamendonca8114]

My top Christmas movies in order 1: The holiday 2: The santa clause (Tim Allen version.) 3: 58 Cristmas Wishes

[@ciarascorner]

I love the santa clause - so fun, I think I like the Santa Clause 2 the best!

[@MaryJoHeadrick]

1. Love Actually 2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas 3. Lord of the Rings Return of the King (which is not technically christmas but there's elves so...i count it ?) Your tree looks so pretty!

[@sharniephillpott9922]

Fave Christmas movies would include The Holiday, Oliver Twist always gives me Christmas vibes as we always watched it growing up as a family and Elf🤶🎄

[@ciarascorner]

Awww all amazing picks!🎄

[@filipaagf]

vlogmas!!! the most wonderful time of the year!! 🎄💚

[@ciarascorner]

It most certainly is!🎄✨🎅🏻

[@khadiisam26]

I'm so happy you're doing vlogmas!! You're vlogs are so cosy 💛✨

[@ciarascorner]

Aww im so glad you’re happy about it!💕

[@thisgurlhere123]

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory is a festive , holiday romance I can think of to suggest!💕

[@ciarascorner]

Thanks so much for the recommendation!💕

[@aineherron4166]

Kindle unlimited is great for Christmas romances - I always pay for it for the month of December because they have such a big selection it keeps me going all month x

[@ciarascorner]

Ahh good shout, I should definitely make use of kindle more!

[@Zainzainzain56]

Yay so happy your doing vlogmas!! My favorite Christmas movies are - it’s a wonderful life - last holiday - Christmas with the kranks One more 🙈🙈 -while you were sleeping

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thank you! Definitely some on this this that I still need to watch!

[@noorvb]

Your Christmas vlogs give me all the vibes! My favourite films are: 1. The Holiday 2. Love Actually 3. It's A Wonderful Life (Ciara you have to see this film!!!)

[@ciarascorner]

Excellent choices (you’re right, I do need to give it a chance)!

[@AnnaPotts818swifferbaby]

I was so excited for your vlogmas! Happy December! My friend got me a tea advent calendar and I'm loving it 💕

[@ciarascorner]

Aww yay, that’s so exciting - tea calendars are the best!💕

[@dominikakubova1533]

1. The Holiday 2. Love Actually 3. Home Alone (film from my childhood) ... and also While You Were Sleeping

[@ciarascorner]

Absolutely fabulous choices!

[@meadowrae1491]

My favorite Christmas movies are 1) The Holiday, 2) The Grinch (live action) 3) Elf, for nostalgia and it's my kid's favorite. In a Holidaze is a REALLY cute romance, and I don't usually do romance books.

[@ciarascorner]

Those are three movies I love!!

[@skandar123keynes]

This vlog really helped me get in the holiday spirit! ✨ My top three holiday films: 1. The Grinch (the old one) 2. Love Actually 3. Klaus (newer animated film on Netflix!)

[@ciarascorner]

I need to watch Klaus!

[@andreeastiopu1831]

York is lovely! We visited again a few days ago and the atmosphere and the decorations made it perfect as always! If I need to make a top of my favourites Christmas movies it would be: 3.The Grinch; 2. Home Alone 2- Lost in New York; 1.Home alone. I have read all those 4 Christmas books that you have mentioned and I love them all. Jenny Colgan is one of my favourites! I have bought her new Christmas book. Your Christmas tree is very beautiful! Xoxo

[@ciarascorner]

Aww york is so lovely, especially at Christmas! Those are all great movies!! And I’m so glad you love jenny Colgan too!

[@karolinas13]

I am So Happy that you are doing vlogmas this year! I love love Christmas💓🎄 My top 3 Christmas films list: 1. Home Alone 1&2 2.Polar Express 3.Love Actually

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thanks so much!💕 and agreed, the first 2 home alone movies are great (they always make me want to eat pizza hahah)

[@belenandrea99]

I loved the vlog 🎄☕ can't wait for the next videos❤

[@ciarascorner]

Aww thank you so much!!💕

[@littlelemoncurd6191]

Best Xmas movies: 1. It’s A Wonderful Life 2. Home Alone 3. A Muppet’s Christmas Carol

[@ciarascorner]

Ahhh I LOVE the muppets Christmas Carol!

[@littlelemoncurd6191]

@@ciarascorner its SO GOOD. I’m never NOT in the mood for that movie XD

[@grodriguez7225]

Happy Vlogmass‼️ I do like Love Actually! As for my three favorites number one A Muppets Christmas Carol, Harry Potter movies, and then Miracle on 34 street! Oh ☕️! 😯🍫😋‼️Gingerbread treat 😋‼️ Ps: Last night I just finished Dash & Lilly’s Book of Dares it was so good! I still have a long way to go with the Truth of The Divine, but hopefully I’ll done with it by December 16. I’m almost done with The Starless Sea which feels awesome‼️

[@ciarascorner]

Happy vlogmas!! Oooh great choices - the first two Harry Potters are always great at Christmas!

[@morethanalark]

Because of last year's vlogmas, I got a tea advent calendar this year!! It's been an absolute delight! Also, this vlog was so festive!! 🎄🎄🎄

[@ciarascorner]

Awww yay, the tea advent calendar club is the best place to be in December!🥳🎄

[@fifitrixibooks4117]

Christmas Films 3rd is The Grinch 2nd is Elf 1st is Arthur Christmas

[@ciarascorner]

Excellent choices!

[@robyncourtney9250]

Some Christmas romance writers I like are Heidi Swain and Trisha Ashley! I’m so glad you are doing vlogmas!!!

[@ciarascorner]

Will definitely check them out!!

[@wordsofclover]

I feel like my favourite Christmas movies change almost every year but some of my top ones are: 1. The Holiday 2. The Santa Clause 3. Christmas With the Kranks We are on our second Christmas together in my house, and we got some nice lights and decorations last year but the plan is to add a bit more every year. This year I'm all about a garland and a wreath! Really looking forward to your Vlogmas Ciara :)

[@ciarascorner]

I know what you mean, the favourites change depending on my mood! And agreed, I’m really excited to keep growing the Christmas decoration collection!

[@bixcoitoliterario6950]

your vlogs are everything to me!

[@ciarascorner]

Aww that is so sweet, thank you so much!

[@vesch5083]

#3 Elf #2 Home Alone #1 Bestest movie ever is Polar Express

[@ciarascorner]

Great choices!

[@AnAntUnderTheRoof]

Omg girl Im after a Long day and im so happy to eat supper and watch u! If you remember me, my health is stable! I ran 7 kilomiters first Time in 3 years! I havent started watching yet because with your videos I need to prepare cosy armosphere ( not in a creepy way dont worry : D ) and enjoy this moment of relax. :)

[@ciarascorner]

Aww I’m so happy to hear that you’re doing better!!

[@AnAntUnderTheRoof]

@@ciarascorner 💙

[@jennimc898]

Try Karen swan, see what you think 🤔.

[@ciarascorner]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@boglitt6918]

What a lovely vlog, Ciara ♥️ I can recommend you “A Princess For Christmas” by Jenny Holiday (perfect surname, right?) it’s so cute ☺️

[@ciarascorner]

Oh wow, that is a perfect surname!!

[@MILKandHONEY13]

Who else watches the tea in her cup as she gesticulates wondering if it will spill?

[@isabellcorban6915]

If you enjoy reading Jenny Colgan´s books, definitely read "Christmas at Rosie Hopkins Sweetshop". I think it belongs to a series but you can definitely just read it on its own! Also a really fun, fluffy, festive read!

[@ciarascorner]

Aww just from the title I can tell I’d enjoy that one!

[@jamesduggan7200]

Hi Sarah! Those are good choices. I think I'll go with Scrooged this year. Bill Murray is one of my favorite actors, and also I like Karen Allen.

[@ciarascorner]

Oooh it’s been ages since I watched Scrooged, might have to rewatch this year!

[@abbynvm3613]

3. Love Actually 2. The holiday 1. A child’s Christmas in wales (based on the Dylan Thomas poem) Clearly I as an American need my Christmas content to be set in Britain

[@ciarascorner]

Oooh I actually haven’t heard of that last one!!

[@abbynvm3613]

@@ciarascorner I don’t think anyone but my immediate family watches it? It was made in the 60s I think

[@lucygaweda3396]

My top three Christmas movies are: 1. Arthur Christmas 2. The Grinch (Jim Carrey veraion) 3. Love Actually Also 3. Nativity OK so it's a top four, don't judge me!

[@ciarascorner]

Hahhaha there are just too many good ones to choose from!

[@julieg9847]

I love Christmas! I love The Muppet's Christmas Carol. It's fun and sweet. I can recommend two festive romances: 1. A Christmas Date by Camilla Isley 2. The Christmas Cookie House by Jennifer Griffith. I hope you enjoy them if you decide to check them out.

[@ciarascorner]

I do love the muppets Christmas Carol! And thanks for the recommendations!☺️

[@taniapinky1]

The Polar Express The Grinch The Santa Clause 🎄

[@ciarascorner]

Great choices!!

[@lizg5636]

Pleeeeeaaaaseeee read “Let it snow” by John Green and two other authors that I forgot the name of but I just read it and loved it so so much🥰♥️❄️ The stories are so cozy and honestly just a vibe ☃️ It put me in the biggest Christmas mood ever😅

[@ciarascorner]

I’ve actually read Let it Snow a couple of times - definitely a fun festive read!

[@profearthurito6993]

Hello Dear Sister. Greetings and blessings from San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Perú.

[@ciarascorner]

💕

[@meadowrae1491]

I read Jenny Colgan's "Bookshop on the Corner" and it was the only book I've ever DNF'd. The writing was too childish for me to continue. The characters were paper thin, and overall it just felt dumb. Like below the level I would expect for YA, let alone a book for an adult. Are her other books better or is all her writing like that?

[@ciarascorner]

Hmm, well as I’ve not read the bookshop on the corner, I can’t say for sure how similar it is to the island series that I’ve read - however, I will say that when it comes to Jenny Colgan and other authors like her, I read the books as if they’re like a written down hallmark movie, so with the expectation that they’re quite predictable, simple and just feel good fluff! Then when I want more depth, I’d go for a different style of book - hope that makes sense!

[@Ashleanicol]

Miracle on 34th Street Home Alone Santa Clause

[@ciarascorner]

Great choices!!

[@libellulareading8859]

My favorite Christmas things to watch are definitely Home Alone, and then Christmas episodes of shows I like. I actually have a funny story to share with you about the movie It's A Wonderful Life. Where I live, lots of movies and T.V. shows are filmed. I used to work in a coffee shop and people from all over town would come in to buy a coffee. There was one day where a girl came in, around Christmastime and somehow the topic of the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" came up. I then proceeded to tell her that that movie was so annoying and overrated to me by this point, because I have literally seen it every single Christmas since I was a child, and that is a couple times too many. She then proceeds to become extremely offended and tell me that her grandfather was the DIRECTOR for the movie. I had no idea what to say and I felt so bad hahahaa!!! How was I supposed to know this random girl's grandfather directed the movie I was hating on?? Ahhhh hahaha. It's a crazy story, I just wanted to share!!

[@ciarascorner]

Agreed, Christmas specials of your favourite shows are the best! Hahahah that is a hilarious Christmas story - I mean how were you to know and like, what are the chances😂😂😂

[@libellulareading8859]

@@ciarascorner I know ahaha! I'm sure I was dumbfounded for about a week after that hahaha!

[@alonememe]

So EM is Sara? Or these are just 2 very look alike girls? I'm confused. OK, I just realized they have different voices, but they look so similar :)

[@ciarascorner]

hahah no, em is em and Sarah is Sarah - two different friends!

[@MILKandHONEY13]

A Christmas story Emmet Otters Jugband Christmas The Polar Express Bonus Movie The Nativity