From Fairy Lights To East 17, These Are The Things That Get Us In The Christmas Spirit

15 Things That Make Us Feel Christmassy
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As kids we started to get excited about Christmas the moment we took off our Halloween costumes.

But as adults we sometimes need a little sentimental nudge to get in the festive mood.

With less than a month until the big day, we asked the rest of the HuffPost team what makes them feel Christmassy….

15 Things That Make Us Feel Christmassy
For many, a Christmas film is enough to transform them from Scrooge to Elf.(01 of15)
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Some opt for the classic...(02 of15)
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Some for the sentimental…..(03 of15)
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And some just want to see a creepy men dressed as Father Christmas...(04 of15)
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For others, Christmas isn’t Christmas without some festive music.

Driving Home For Christmas, Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and, err, East 17’s Stay Another Day are firm favourites.
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Also high on our festive-agendas are fairy lights…..(06 of15)
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The John Lewis advert (nothing says Christmas like a horny penguin)(07 of15)
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Christmas attire…(08 of15)
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And snowballs (the drink kind, obviously).(09 of15)
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While we’re on the subject of food, we can’t get enough of Starbucks Christmas drinks...(10 of15)
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Mulled wine…(11 of15)
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Christmas sandwiches…(12 of15)
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And those massive boxes of Celebrations.(13 of15)
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When our boss gets excited about the office party, we know holidays really are coming...(14 of15)
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Basically, it’s not Xmas until someone voms.(15 of15)
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What gets you in the mood for Christmas? Tweet us @HuffPoLifestyle.

Christmas Gift Guide: Men
Herschel Retreat Backpack in Black (£70)(01 of24)
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Known for it's smart streetwear, Herschel delivers this durable and dependable Retreat backpack with brown leather detailing. Price: £70 / Buy it here (credit:Herschel)
The Siva Cycle Atom (£99.99)(02 of24)
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The perfect gift for cyclists, this clever gadget means they can power their phones and other devices as they pedal, so they won't run out of juice before they reach their destination.Price: £99.99 / Buy it here (credit:The Fowndry)
Ted Baker Grooming Room (£35)(03 of24)
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Wherever the night might takes him, make sure he is always prepared with this stylish leather wash bag from Ted Baker. Ted's Grooming Room: The Overnighter (£35.00) is packed with everything he needs including a face wash, shave gel, post shave balm and a shave towel and comb, the perfect Christmas gift for a well groomed man.Price: £35 / Buy it here (credit:Ted Baker)
Blessing Blazer (£50)(04 of24)
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Featuring a Paisley lining and matching kerchief, the Blessing Blazer makes a stylish addition to any wardrobe.Price: £50 / Buy it here (credit:Open)
GoPro HERO4 Black (£370)(05 of24)
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The most advanced GoPro yet, boasting ultra high-resolution professional video with impressive 4K30 frame rates and capturing high-quality 12MP photos at speeds of up to 30 photos per second. Price: £370 / Buy it here (credit:GoPro)
Aether Cone (£349)(06 of24)
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Aether is proud to introduce its first product into the UK market with their thinking music player, Cone. It learns what you like and plays what you’ll love, creating a personalised music experience that gets better over time. In addition to Rdio’s full on-demand subscription service with a catalogue of over 30 millions songs, Cone now allows you to enjoy Rdio’s free ad-supported internet radio, personalised to you. Also available in Black/Copper or White/Silver.Price: £349.00 / Buy it here (credit:Aether)
Thug Kitchen Cookbook (£14.99)(07 of24)
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Proves that cooking good food doesn't have to be pretentious. Full of frank and foul-mouthed vegetarian recipes. Learn to shop smart, save cash and use what you've got. Based on the notorious tumblr account of the same name. Gwyneth Paltrow and Jamie Oliver bloody love it (and so do we!)Price: £14.99 / Buy it here (credit:Firebox)
Stockholm Grafit Raincoat (£200)(08 of24)
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With its double welded seams the Stockholm raincoat quotes my grandfathers original raincoat. It has no separate lining, just the rubberized thick cotton, making it a leaner version of the Arholma. Here in a charcoal grey with silver buttons and hemp strings.Price: £200 / Buy it here (credit:Stutterheim)
Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS Watch (£89.99)(09 of24)
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Introducing the Forerunner 10 Garmin's simplest GPS running watch. It accurately tracks how far and how fast you run, and your calories burned, helping you to keep track of your goals.You can start your run with just one button press. As you run, see how far and how fast you've gone. The timer screen shows your time and distance. You can also see your calories and pace.Price: £89.99 / Buy it here (credit:Garmin)
Engraved Jack Daniel's Single Barrel (£47)(10 of24)
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Celebrate the festive season by gifting a personalised bottle of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel. Whether engraved with a name, unique message, or simply ‘Happy Holidays’, a personalised bottle of this rare and crafted whiskey makes the perfect gift for the special someone in your life.Price: £47 / Buy it here (credit:Whisky Shop)
Creative Print With Black Frame (£39.99)(11 of24)
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Nice People Are Creative by Danny Ivan.Print measures 42cm x 59cm, includes a minimum 2.5cm border for framing. Features 2cm black wooden frame and shatterproof perspex protects the art.Price: £39.99 / Buy it here (credit:Firebox)
Sandqvist Carl Gustav Waxed Holdall (£195)(12 of24)
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Features include: waxed canvas fabric, twin grab handles, zip top opening, leather base trim, detachable shoulder strap, spacious internal compartment, H: 45cm/18" W: 35cm/14" D: 22cm/9", can hold up to 35 litres.Price: £195 / Buy it here (credit:ASOS)
Heroes And Villains Cushion (£35)(13 of24)
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Celebrating the timeless tussle between Good and Evil, the Heroes and Villians cushion brings together all your favourite characters! The Heroes and Villians cushion is made of a super soft vegan faux suede and comes complete with a fibre insert. The backing is a neutral stone colour and has a zip fastening. Suitable for machine washing at 30ºc.Price: £35 / Buy it here (credit:Edited)
Beaumont Walnut Sunglasses (£170)(14 of24)
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The Beaumont leads the collection into its next chapter. This design introduces Gold and Hardwood together for the very first time. Taking nuances from the Ledbury and Bosworth designs, the Beaumont is completed with a Gold frame to provide an intricate and luxurious finish.Price: £170 / Buy it here (credit:Finlay & Co.)
Mighty Power Wallet (£74.99)(15 of24)
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Stop being a slave to your smartphone's lousy battery. Super slimline, roughly the same size as your regular wallet. Powerful 3000mAh battery – charges your phone 1.5 times. Made from durable Italian Saffiano Leather (it smells sensational). Comes with both MicroUSB and Lightning cable adaptors. Don't leave home without it! Price: £74.99 / Buy it here (credit:Firebox)
Krups Nespresso Coffee Maker (£169.99)(16 of24)
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The CitiZ coffee maker comes with an integrated Aeroccino, meaning frothy cappuccinos and hot milky lattes, as well as crema topped espressos, are yours at the push of a button.Price: £169.99 / Buy it here (credit:Robert Dyas)
Vivienne Westwood Barbican Watch (£395)(17 of24)
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This attractive men's Vivienne Westwood Barbican watch is made from stainless steel and is fitted with a chronograph quartz movement. It is fitted with a brown leather strap and has a black dial. The watch has a date function.Price: £395 / Buy it here (credit:WatchShop)
Blue Attache Record Player (£69.99)(18 of24)
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A visually innovative showpiece, the GPO Attaché suitcase turntable lets you revive all your old vinyl records in style.The GPO Attaché is a stand-alone record player made of wood and bound in leatherette, complete with 2 built-in 1.5W stereo speakers. You can record all of your vinyl or CD content onto a USB stick (included) and can play vinyls at three different speeds from 33rpm, 45rpm and 78rpm.Price: £69.99 / Buy it here (credit:Robert Dyas)
ThalgoMen Christmas Coffret (£32)(19 of24)
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The energising coffret contains a Shaving Gel (100ml), Wake-Up Shower Gel (100ml) and After Shave Balm (75ml). These everyday essentials provide cooling and skin rejuvenating actives for fresh, clean, and invigorated skin. A great gift either as an introduction to skincare or for the grooming expert.Price: £32 / Buy it here (credit:Thalgo)
Philips Beard Trimmer 9000 (£100)(20 of24)
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The Philips Beard Trimmer 9000 is the first laser-guided beard trimmer in the world. This unique Laser Guide projects a crisp red line of light on the cheek, jawline or neck exactly where the hairs will be cut, allowing men to achieve a perfectly symmetrical look, whether it’s with three days to achieve a perfectly symmetrical look, whether it’s three day stubble or a full beard.Price: £100 / Buy it here (credit:Philips)
GAME GOLF (£159.95)(21 of24)
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A digital, wearable tracking device that's the perfect gift for Dad or any golfer in the family. It recently won Golf.com's '2014 Shot Tracker of the Year' award and has even been used by President Obama!Price: £159.95 / Buy it hereMore details:Wearable tracking device which uses GPS technology to capture and visualise your round, trends and statistics. Enables you to compare yourself against some of the best golfers in the world and compete against your friends. Recently used by President ObamaApproved by the R&A and USGA so available for use in competition (very rare for a piece of golf technology). Aimed at golfers of every level, all about helping you to make improvements in your game whilst enhancing the social experience of golf (credit:GAME GOLF)
iKettle (£99)(22 of24)
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We lead increasingly busy lives. Who can afford the wait for a kettle to boil? Well, that problem is solved with the launch of the world's first WiFi iKettle. An easy one-touch setup allows you to control the iKettle from anywhere in the house with your smart-phone. Price: £99 / Buy it here (credit:Firebox)
T77 Remote Controlled Helicopter (£39.99)(23 of24)
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One Of The Best Value 3 Channel Helicopters On The Market. It Is Easy To Fly And Made Of Strengthened Aluminium. It Has A Built In Gyro Making It Very Stable And Easy To Fly. At Over 36cm This Midsize Helicopter Is Perfect For Flying Indoors And Outdoors.Price: £39.99 / Buy it here (credit:Robert Dyas)
NutriBullet (£99)(24 of24)
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The NutriBullet juicer is really easy to use. Simply place your ingredients into the tall cup and use this 600W mixer to blitz them into a smooth mix. The powerful motor and bullet cyclonic action force ingredients through the blades so that even nuts, seeds and ice will be blended. It rotates at up to an impressive ten thousand RPM, which means it can break down stems and seeds to release nutrients.Price: £99 / Buy it here (credit:NutriBullet)