{"id":36685,"date":"2016-12-25T12:30:53","date_gmt":"2016-12-25T11:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=36685"},"modified":"2020-04-22T16:23:29","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T14:23:29","slug":"7-tips-survive-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/learn\/7-tips-survive-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"7 tips to survive Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s Christmas! And like every year, it\u2019s not without those typical situations that make you chuckle. From the search for gifts to reuniting with cousins, recycled jokes from your uncle, to the lengthy Christmas dinner… Here are some tips to truly enjoy the end of year celebrations for the musician that you are.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Searching for gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"AC\/DC<\/a>We can all agree that it\u2019s not always easy to find the right gift. You may hope to see the gleam of joy in the eyes of your loved ones when they unwrap your gift, only to realize you\u2019re not a specialist in beauty products or kitchenware. Then so be it! You have a vast knowledge in a field that appeals to all: Music! Surely you must have an idea of your loved ones\u2019 musical taste, then the next step is simply to choose the right format<\/a>: CD\u2019s, vinyl, books, sheet music or headphones<\/a>!<\/p>\n

2. The journey is just as important<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Gripmaster<\/a>So you\u2019ll have to endure three hours by car or train to get to your
\ndestination? Ok, “endure” is probably not the right word, why not savour the moment and enjoy your time with a travel guitar<\/a> for example, or to mix your last project. You can also exercise your little shredder fingers with a finger trainer<\/a>\u00a0or write the lyrics of your next hit.<\/p>\n

3. Music first and foremost<\/strong>
\n\"Thomann<\/a><\/p>\n

As every year all the radio stations have agreed to play the all-time Christmas classics in a loop. From \u201cLast Christmas\u201d to \u201cAll I want for Christmas\u201d and of course \u201cLet It Snow\u201d! While these songs aren\u2019t bad per se, the frequency at which they\u2019re played can make them at times unbearable. So bring along your guitar<\/a>, cajon<\/a>, tambourine<\/a> or some shakers<\/a>, assemble the family orchestra and make your own music!<\/p>\n

4. Success lies in preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n

While your family are well into the chorus of \u201coh Christmas tree\u201d and everything is wonderful, inevitably you can feel requests are coming: \u201coh come on play us something?\u201d This time\u00a0however, you’ve come prepared.\u00a0And even though you\u2019d prefer to play some rockin\u2019 riffs after a couple of\u00a0mulled wines, you\u2019re now armed with reworked versions of Christmas classics, such as Jingle Bells played with a bottleneck<\/a>\u00a0slide for example!<\/p>\n

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5. Grandma\u2019s cooking<\/strong>
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Family meals can leave a trace which your love handles know all too well. But grandma only wants you to be happy, so\u00a0do everyone a favour and eat all her lovingly prepared dishes to the last bite. It\u2019s tradition after all, plus with the 31st just around the corner, you\u2019ll be able to lose those few extra pounds partying on New Year\u2019s Eve until the early morn.<\/p>\n

6. Mental endurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"House<\/a>After several courses and a slight excessive amount of wines, the passionate debates are stirring up. You listen somewhat distracted about the good ol\u2019 days when people knew how to have fun without smartphones. This is the perfect time to whip your smartphone out and plug in your brand new headphones<\/a>! With just a few minutes of listening to your favorite songs, you\u2019ll be recharged and ready for the next round!<\/p>\n

7. Have you been good this year?<\/strong>
\n\"Ch\u00e8que-cadeau<\/a><\/p>\n

Most musicians hope to get music related gifts as opposed to another tie or jumper that they might not ever wear. Family members don\u2019t often have the extensive knowledge in musical instruments, in the same way you might feel about kitchenware. So don\u2019t hesitate to slip some suggestions like a Thomann gift voucher<\/strong><\/a>! ? It never expires and could serve you now or in the near future!<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas!<\/h2>\n
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