So, Christmas content is in full swing just about everywhere. I started posting on my Christmas Pinterest board early November, I’m seeing gift guides everywhere…the time to avoid it has (unfortunately) gone. Those of you who have been with me a while may remember that I did a little thing called 12 days of Vegmas last year.
Vegan + Christmas = Vegmas
When I got that idea, I wanted it to be as helpful as possible. I included some recipes, some tips on how to manage your first vegan Christmas, a list of my favourite CF/ vegan beauty brands for anyone shopping for a vegan. Useful information. (I’ll leave the most relevant ones linked at the bottom of this post)
Back when I first started thinking of my Christmas content this year, I debated whether to do Vegmas again. In reality, that isn’t a great idea. My tips on how to prep for your first vegan Christmas are the same. The list of beauty brands would be almost identical, and I have zero desire to churn out something I’ve already done and try to dress it up as something different.
Then, in a stroke of madness, I decided that I would do Vegmas again. Only this year, 12 days of Vegmas is going to consist of 12 days of vegan Christmas themed recipes. Some of them are Christmas themed snacks, some of them are recipes for Christmas dinner. I’ve already shared a couple of preview photos here and there, so some of you may have seen what’s to come on social media already. There’s a big chocolate orange theme this year…
Why November?
12 days of Vegmas is held the final 12 days of November, meaning this is my last post before Vegmas begins. I know this probably seems strange to some people. But, in my ‘how to survive your first vegan Christmas’ post from last year, I said my biggest tip is to make several dishes for the day itself in the weeks leading up to it so you know you’re going to enjoy your dishes when the day finally rolls around. And I’d be the biggest hypocrite if I said that then waited for December to begin to share my own recipes, wouldn’t I? So, Christmas comes early in this little corner of the internet.
Vegmas 2018 Posts
For anyone new here, here are some of my favourite Vegmas posts from last year that I think are the most relevant. If anyone is newly vegan, or hosting a vegan – please read the top one!
How to Survive Your First Vegan Christmas
Everything I did right (and wrong) in my first year, and how to deal with family members who ‘don’t get it’.
My Favourite CF & Vegan Beauty Brands
Pretty self explanatory, but if anyone is struggling with gift ideas…
Another one that’s helpful for anyone looking for gift ideas!
Do you have any vegans coming for Christmas this year, or plan on serving any vegan dishes?
Until Vegmas,
Sophie
This is such a great idea and I cant wait to read what you come up with! The hamper looks amazing too x
Great idea! I make myself and my grandad a vegan meal each christmas x
What a great idea to help Vegans, especially new vegans, get through a holiday where food is a focus!
Ashleigh | http://www.ashmosphere.com
Oooh looking forward to this. My mum is a part-time vegan, as is my boyfriend when we cook together. I’m mostly looking forward to trying some of your recipes for myself though! It’s my first vegan Christmas, so definitely need some good christmassy food ideas x
Great way to further incorporate being vegan into your life – great exampe for the rest of us as well!
What a great idea! I really like to buy vegan beauty products and just love the hamper!
So many dishes, like green beans and wild rice salad are naturally vegan. A little extra thought and mashed potatoes and stuffing can be as well.
Of course, I seem to be thinking more about Thanksgiving . . .
I love that you are spreading some awareness so people can think about their vegan friends foodwise!
I’ve been a vegetarian for over 10 years and tried veganism a few times. I really need to get back into it and put my all into it because, quite frankly, it’s not ethical for me to be eating dairy when I’m fully informed of what the dairy and meat industry is really like. Thank you so much for writing this post – I think it may have been the push I needed!
Soph – https://girlvsworldblog.com x
I’m happy to hear you’ll be doing Vegmas again this year. I enjoyed reading your content last year, and can’t wait to see what Christmas recipes you come up with. The chocolates(?) in the photo look intriguing!
I love the sound of Vegmas! I’m not a vegan myself, but I love your pictures in this post! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
I love this, I plan on bringing some vegan recipes to my christmas dinner so hopefully that will be exciting for all the family to try!!
This makes me so excited for the holidays!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
It’s honestly brilliant and so helpful that you put this out early!! It definitely helps out those who need guidance well in advance to Christmas Day itself. I’m looking forward to the recipes!! x
Very cute Christmas ideas to eat♥
I do love the idea of a vegan hamper! It’s a great gift for a vegan pal when I would have no idea what to get them!!
I already have a veg-based Christmas but I really want to add something more! I’m going to bookmark your Vegmas posts and see what I can create. (Not a lot! xD)
I received a Vegan Christmas hamper earlier this year and it was brilliant so I’d love to try this one as well! x
The vegan hamper looks amazing! I’m not sure how I missed that last year. Can’t wait to see all of your vegmas posts 🙂 x
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
Interested to incorporate more vegan meals especially this season of binge-eating. Thanks for these!
I’d love to see some festive vegan recipes! My best friend is vegan, and while she’s pretty easy to cater for it would be great if I could cook some new things this year!
Em x
http://Www.emsworldblog.com
This is a super idea!! I really love it!! x
I had not heard of Vegmas before but I love the idea! I could defo bring some vegan recipes and goodies into my christmas prep!
I loved reading your 12 days of vegmas last year, the recipes you posted looked SOO good!! It really opened my eyes to living a vegan lifestyle. You are like the absolute pro with making these recipes and providing substitutes. I feel like I would have no clue and just cry hahaha!! Can’t wait to read some of em!
Amazing idea, I have some friends who are vegan. I haven’t caught up with your last post from last year, but I will make sure to read your new recipe posts.
That sounds like such a good idea. I just posted my first Christmas inspired post, because what’s the use of posting Christmas blog ideas in the middle of December if people need time to plan
Looking forward to getting inspired
They all look so delicious
This is such a great idea! I am looking forward to reading what you come up with!
Amazing tips that you have provided, especially surviving first vegan Christmas. It will be my first vegan Christmas in a western country (never celebrated before) so now I know how to prepare!
It sounds like a great idea..especially for those who needs some inspiration and ideas to start their being vegan journey… can’t wait for more such posts to come… ❤️
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I never heard of Vegmas before reading this post! x
Oh I love this twist on Vegmas and all of this preview food looks absolutely amazing already- you’ve made me hungry and it’s only 10:30am! I’m intrigued by the snowman and tree treats!
Soph – https://sophhearts.com x
This is the first time I’m hearing of Vegman, but it sounds really nice and informative! I’m sure a lot of people will benefit from your recipes.
This is such a great idea! My cousin is vegan and I’m always stuck for ideas to bring certain dishes – so this will be so helpful!
Jessica & James | http://www.foodandbaker.co.uk