I saw mummy kissing Santa Claus. And then she blogged about it. That's Christmas 2009 for you, and the UK's parenting bloggers have been taking notes during every step of the festivities.

It's a small world after all is missing the joys of a UK Christmas. Honestly, I wouldn't. Too many sprouts. Karin at Cafe BeBe has also been comparing the UK and US Christmas experience. And Brits in Bosnia are finding that it can be tough to celebrate the festivities when no one else around you is doing likewise.

Tara at Sticky Fingers told us the story of her Christmas tree. Alison at Deer Baby is also a fan of the decorations with a tale to tell. But Mum's Gone To... had a disaster with her decorations.

The Potty Diaries decided to use her festive greetings to catch up on all the news... from her mice. Could've been worse, could've been from the potty's perspective. Expat Mum has also been sending seasonal missives - a letter of apology to her son's teacher. 'Tis the season to say sorry...falalalala lalalala.

Liz at Living With Kids got away from it all with a lovely Christmassy (but cold!) trip to Disneyland Paris. The Life of the Twenty Something Mum didn't have to go so far to par-tay.

The anonymous contributor to Parent Confidential hasn't quite got the Christmas she wanted, but she's getting there. In Monkey's Shadow is also finding that writing cards can be a bittersweet task.

MummyZen is counting up the simple joys of Christmas. And Carly at Wives and Daughters is enjoying baby's first Christmas. SnafflesMummy succeeded in making the rest of us look bad by getting her present shopping done indecently early. I guess if you haven't done it by now, it didn't need buying anyway.


And so it just remains for me to say a big Merry Christmas to you, your blog, and all who sail in her. See you all next year.