Lavania Olewa Oluban describes it as her favourite day of the year. "We combine it with the elf arrival - the Elf arrives in a balloon and so my son Arlo wakes up to find Elf, balloons everywhere, the room transformed overnight for Christmas and a little festive breakfast ready for him with some simple treats: "We also use this morning to write our letter to Santa and it’s a tradition which has stuck over the years," says Lavinia, who shares her adventures at Arloriverrex.com (Image: Lavania Olewa Oluban's son Arlo at the North Pole breakfast table) Mum-of-two Hannah Bartlett, 45, is a Christmas expert and founder of the festive blog, Jolly Festive .
Based in Surrey, Hannah shares a wealth of ideas to a worldwide audience covering subjects from festive trends to tips, hacks, and easy-to-make, family-friendly DIY projects. Her deep knowledge of Christmas activities, entertainment , and travel makes her a go-to source for all things merry and bright. Recommended Reading: "What started as a way to welcome your elf back to the home on December 1 has fast captured the imagination as a fun festive family breakfast concept to kickstart the Christmas countdown," she says.
"The wonderful thing about Christmas breakfasts generally, elf-themed or otherwise, is that there are no rules. They can be as elaborate or simple as you want, made into a party or simply upping the ante on regular breakfast time, and as sugary as you dare. "The general concept however is the same: a colourful cel.
