Lantern Parade

Christmas is forever, not for just one day,

for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself.

Let Every Day Be Christmas - Norman W. Brooks

Yes, 'it's beginning to look a lot like'.....as catchy as 'Baby Shark', those Christmas songs will be ringing in your head in no time! (and possibly now Baby Shark, apologies).

Hermoine here, part time BellaCrafter and part time Elf (#ibelieve). Well, the Elf bit may not be entirely 100% true but my love of Christmas certainly is.  This time of year brings with it many things and for me, it is an excuse to spread a little more joy and reflect on all the things that we can be grateful for. And let's not forget the cosy nights with twinkly lights, warmed mince pies and mulled wine!

Christmas is also another excuse (as if we needed to tell you) to get your crafting on! And what better way to do this than to gather as a group and create something memorable.  It just so happens that we may have just the activity lined up for you too!! It's Lantern Parade time!

Every year we love teaming up with Winchester Cathedral to host Lantern Making Workshops ahead of their Christmas Lantern Parade! The spectacular parade takes place on Thursday 29th of November in the Cathedral grounds and is an absolute sight to behold. 



The lantern parade really is a thing of magic and for us marks the beginning of the festive season in a beautiful way.  We are always left in wonder after each lantern is created as each one is so unique.  The only limit is your imagination. Every year we host workshops to help you create whatever you choose with this beautiful tradition of shaping willow! We include all materials plus our team will provide you with advice on planning and creating your very own lantern! 

Please see details of dates and prices below and ring to book your place: 

Sunday 18th November 9:30am -12:30pm or 1-4pm 

Saturday 24th November 2.30pm - 5.30pm 

Plus every day after school starting Monday 5th November 3.30-5.30pm 

To book your place today or for further information, just click on the link ho ho here: Lantern Parade Booking 

If you can't make our lantern making dates or want to create at home or as a group then pop in to pick up a kit in store, available now. 

We've seen all sorts of designs from Minions to stars, Christmas trees to fish, Batman to a tardis! Where will you get your inspiration from? It could be your favourite film, animal, book or something just wonderfully Christmassy! 

Whatever you are planning to create, come along and join us! We will be there on the evening of the parade to join in the festivities and cannot wait!! Judging of the lanterns will be begin at 6pm at the Cathedral, followed by carols and a procession before heading back to the Cathedral grounds (for mulled wine at the Christmas market of course). We'd love to see you there! For more details about the Cathedral and the parade to visit their website here: http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/

For more information on the parade itself visit: http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/ or contact us anytime.

As always, remember, we are here 7 days a week for your crafty (Christmas) needs, advice and supplies so pop in, call us, email or send us a message on Facebook, we'd love to hear from you!

Until next time my BellaCrafts friends

Ho Ho Hermoine xxx