Christmas Edition 2021

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FASHION | GIFTING | CRAFTS | FOOD

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CONTENTS The season of giving is here! We are big fans of the festive season from the bad cracker jokes, cosy jumpers and spending time with loved ones, it really is the most wonderful time of the year!

4 | GIFT WRAPPING How to wrap your presents with beautiful fabric.

6 | GIFT GUIDE FOR HER Treat her to something special this Christmas.

28 | PUT YOUR GLAD RAGS ON Get ready for the festive season in style.

36 | CHRISTMAS CLASSICS The stories that make Christmas.

38 | BEHIND THE SCENES Find out more about our Festive Campaign.

40 | 12 DAYS OF FISHMAS Win goodies throughout the festive season.

8 | GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM Funny, punny and stylish gifts for him this Christmas.

10 | LET'S GET COMFORTABLE Cosy loungewear for him and her.

18 | CHRISTMAS CRAFT

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Bis sin pos voluptasped et este pro dis as et ad que landae odi tempelit, et eritas

How to make your own Christmas Wreath.

20 | WINTER WARMERS Wrap up in our favourite winter accessories.

22 | EVERYDAY KNITS Knitted styles to see you through the season.

25 | CHRISTMAS IS CALLING Festive recipes to keep everyone happy this Christmas.

WATCH OUR CHRISTMAS VIDEO! #BESTFISHES

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HOW TO WRAP YOUR PRESENTS WITH

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Nothing says Christmas more than beautifully wrapped presents under the Christmas tree, but before they get there, Santa's elves need to shop and wrap them before the big day. If you need a helping hand on wrapping your gifts this year, Santa's little helpers have an easy guide to help you wrap your presents a little more sustainably this year by using leftover fabric or scarves you plan to gift.

HOW TO WRAP WITH A BOW

Recommended fabric size - 4 x the size of the gift. A square piece of fabric is ideal.

1) Place your gift in the centre of the fabric, ensure the edges of the package are perpendicular to the edges of the fabric.

2) Fold the bottom side of the fabric up and over the side of the gift.

3) Hold the left corner in place and wrap the top right corner of the fabric over the gift and hold in place.

4) Crease the fabric along the top and bottom edges of the gift on the left side and pull taut while pressing down on the top of the gift with your other hand.

5) Bring the left folded edge over the top of the gift and hold it in place.

Repeat the process on the right side.

6) Tie the ends into a bow to secure the fabric.

You can use a range of fabrics from scarves, old t-shirts, fat quatres and more, it is a fun and unique way to wrap your gifts this season.

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GIFT GUIDE

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Treat the ones you love this festive season with one of our many practical and cosy gifts. From womenswear, loungewear and accessories, there is plenty to choose from.

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1. Bredon Check Slipper £25.00 2. Muness Travel Cup £25.00 3. Birsay Water Bottle £28.00

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4. Culla Cocout Lip Balm £6.00 5. Nowell Sparkle Sock In Bag £8.00 6. Tulla Eco Loungerwear Top & Trouser Set £38.00

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7. Rutherford Exfoliating Soap Bar £8.00 8. Pentunia Scarf, Hat & Gloves Set £38.00 9. Derya Lemongrass Candle £10.00

10. Parade Eco Socks 3 Pack £14.00 11. Niamh Festive Sock £8.00 12. Shea Coconut Hand Cream £6.00 13. Sereia Lemongrass Body Gift Set £18.00

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1. Osprey Eco Graphic T-Shirt £25.00 2. Tarentuna Artist Mug £15.00 3. Lyman Boxer Shorts Twim Pack £22.00

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4. Dunkeld Moccasin Slipper £35.00 5. Ronan Eco Socks Multi Pack £14.00 6. Kilbrin Lounge Short Set £32.00

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in your life something eason. From practical fts to warming winter , there is something ne this Christmas at Weird Fish.

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7. Sandford Nylon Wash Bag £20.00 8. Errigal Artist Socks 3 Pack £18.00 9. Bartlett Eco Knitted Accessory Gift Set £40.00

10. Kasper Waxed Wallet £15.00

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LOUNGEWEAR

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Dressing gowns are a morning essential in the colder months, our fluffy and cosy robes are great all year round and are designed with practicality in mind. Featuring a tie waist, deep pockets and super soft fabric, you’ll want to get your hands on these fast!

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If a dressing gown isn’t quite your style, why not try the Kauri Fleece or Roopa Sweatshirt?

1. Lambton Borg Dressing Gown £50.00 2. Portlaw Dressing Gown £40.00 3. Suri Polka Dot Dressing Gown £42.00

4. Clare Eco Dressing Gown £34.00 5. Kauri Polka Dot Fleece £40.00 6. Roopa Star Print Crew Neck Sweatshirt £38.00

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LOUNGEWEAR

For Him

Get cosy this season in our range of loungewear for men, the perfect treat for yourself or loved ones this festive period. From cosy dressing gowns to classic check trousers, t-shirts and more, there is the perfect pressie here at Weird Fish.

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1. Fishing Line Organic Cotton Lounge T-Shirt £20.00 2. Seafarer Lounge Shorts £22.00 3. Tolworth Organic Lounge Raglan T-Shirt £25.00

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4. Gilmore Organic Woven Check Trousers £28.00 5. Osprey Eco Graphic T-Shirt £25.00 6. Gilmore Organic Woven Check Trousers £28.00

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LOUNGEWEAR

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There is no better feeling than slipping into new loungewear set after a long day. From check bottoms to shorts, long sleeve styles and sets, these classic loungewear designs are made for everyday wear.

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1. Tulla Eco Loungerwear Top & Trouser Set £38.00 2. Clare Eco Dressing Gown £34.00 3. Nicolet Eco Loungewear Top & Short Set £32.00 4. Suri Polka Dot Dressing Gown £42.00

5. Kauri Polka Dot Fleece £40.00 6. Josie Organic Loungewear Check Trousers £28.00 7. Roopa Star Print Crew Neck Sweatshirt £38.00 8. Albie Eco Loungewear Trousers £32.00 9. Cindy Patterened Cabin Sock £12.00

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Toe-sty Slippers Got cold feet? We have the solution, our fluffy and cheerful slippers and socks will have you feeling toe-sty warm!

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1. Cleeve Borg Slipper Boot £30.00 2. Bredon Check Slipper £25.00 3. Coombe Slip On Mule £28.00 4. Hermitage Textured Slipper £30.00 5. Dunkeld Moccasin Slipper £35.00 6. Bonawe Check Slipper Boot £30.00

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT

Make your own Wreath

Time to get crafty! Why not try a new festive-themed craft this season? Bound to get you in the spirit of Christmas, making your own wreath is a great activity to do with friends and family this season.

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Take your evergreen foliage and begin to twist it around a metal circle. Wrapping the stem of the leaves around the metal wire, try and keep the end of the leaves facing outwards. Tie in place using the twine or gardening wire, and continue around the circle until you have covered the wire in leaves. You may need to tie each stem in a few different places depending on how long each piece is.

2 Depending on how thick your evergreen foliage is, you may want

to go back around the wire 2 or 3 times, ensuring the metal is completely covered. Overlap the stems so that the leaves of one are covering the bare stem of another.

3 Take your extra foliage and begin to add it in between the evergreen leaves. Moss works particularly well at bulking out your wreath. You can now add flowers to inject colour and brighten up the greenery.

Keep securing these extra pieces with a single wrap of wire.

4 Finally, finish your wreath with berries or pine cones for a seasonal

touch. Try spray painting your pine cones in gold, silver or fake snow to add even more festive spirit to your wreath!

Now all you need to do is find the perfect spot to hang your new wreath! If you’ve used fresh foliage, hanging your wreath outside will help it keep for about 4 weeks. If you hang a fresh wreath inside, it will last approximately 2 weeks – although this will vary depending on which type of foliage you’ve used.

If using foliage isn’t quite your thing, why not have a go at making this simple painted and embellished wreath for a quick and easy festive activity? You could even make a whole bunch of these adorable wreaths and string them together with ribbon to create a unique garland.

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Winter is the season of accessories, you need them now more than ever!

A hat to keep your ears warm, gloves to keep your hands toasty and a scarf to complete the look. We can’t possibly forget about a bag to store these in when you finally return to the warm embrace of the indoors from your chilly trip out!

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1. Ellor Eco Cable Knit Headband £14.00 2. Nishin Eco Scarf £25.00 3. Nikki Eco Mittens £20.00 4. Tahara Eco Fairisle Hat £22.00 5. Begonia Eco Gloves £22.00

6. Benbrook Eco Stripe Scarf £25.00 7. Petunia Scarf, Hat, Glove Set 38.00 8. Brolin Recycled Reversible Beanie £18.00 9. Katy Eco Brushed Scarf £30.00 10. Boise Eco Striped Beanie £18.00

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Every Day Knitwear When you end up rocking a jumper all day every day to brave the cold, you know the festive season is nigh.

Why not add a new favourite to your knitwear collection? We have some new additions to our already blooming knitwear range, from ¼ zips, striped jumpers, crewnecks and more, there is a style made for you!

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1. Nerissa Classic Stripe Jumper £45.00 2. Zafia Plain Cord Skirt £40.00 3. Bartlett Eco Hat (From Hat, Scarf & Gloves Set) £40.00 4. Spencer Waffle Crew Neck Jumper £45.00 COMING SOON!

5. Carlson Nepp Crew Knit £50.00 6. Nishin Eco Textured Stitch Scarf £25.00 7. Onda Stripe Jumper £45.00 8. Ponty Cable Knit Nepp 1/4 Zip Jumper £70.00 (Next Page)

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Christmas is Calling RECIPES

Fun and festive recipes that will bring the spirit of Christmas into your home. These recipes are great to make with all the family and feature classic symbols of Christmas in a tasty treat.

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MATCHA & COCONUT TREES

Image Credit: BBC Good Food

Bake a batch of these Christmas treeshaped biscuits over the holiday season.

They’re flavoured with green tea and coconut.

MAKES 35 BISCUITS PREP TIME: 25 mins BAKING TIME: 15 mins

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50g desiccated coconut , plus extra to decorate 60g icing sugar 150g plain flour , plus extra for dusting 2 tsp matcha powder 125g cold butter , chopped 1 egg yolk 1 lime , zested and 1 tsp juice

and quickly knead everything to a smooth dough. Wrap and leave in the fridge for at least 30 mins.

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Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/ gas 3. Roll out the dough on a floured work surface to a thickness of about 5mm and, using the tree-shaped cutter, press out the trees. Put them on baking sheets lined with baking parchment and bake for about 10-15 mins. To make sure they stay nice and green, the trees should hardly be browned. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

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For the icing, tip the icing sugar into a small bowl and gradually add the milk, stirring until smooth. Add a few dops of food colouring, if you like.

Decorate the biscuits with it, then sprinkle with desiccated coconut.

Set aside until completely dry. Will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.

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about 100g icing sugar about 3 tsp milk green food colouring (optional)

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Finely grind the desiccated coconut with the icing sugar in a coffee grinder or food processor. Mix together the flour and matcha powder, then add to the coconut mixture. Add the remaining ingredients and a pinch of salt,

Recipe Credit: BBC Good Food

Image Credit: BBC Good Food

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Mix the flour, cocoa and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Beat the butter with the sugars in another bowl for about 3 mins until pale and creamy. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, and bring them together with your hands. Wrap the dough and leave it to chill in the fridge for 1 hr.

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Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/ gas 3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to a thickness of about 4mm, and press out circles in three sizes. Place them, sorted by size, on baking sheets lined with baking parchment. Bake the smallest cookies for 6-8 mins and the remainder for about 10-12 mins.

Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Tip the icing sugar into a small bowl and gradually add the milk, stirring until smooth and thick. Coat the tops of the biscuits with it using a small knife, then stack three of each biscuit, starting with the largest. Cut the cranberries into small pieces and stick to the snowmen as eyes, mouths and buttons. Cut the strips of mango into the shape of mini carrots, and place them on the faces as noses. Leave to dry. Will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.

CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS SNOWMEN COOKIES If you fancy a delightful and festive remedy for that sweet tooth of yours, why not try making these cute little Christmas snowmen cookies!

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • •

250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 50g cocoa powder 150g butter, softened 130g caster sugar 75g light brown soft sugar 1 egg ½ tsp vanilla extract

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6cm, 5cm and 3.5cm round cutters

MAKES 12-14 COOKIES PREP TIME: 25 mins BAKING TIME: 12 mins

Recipe Credit: BBC Good Food

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fect party outfit that will have you looking and feeling oogie the night away!

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We have just the thing to make you sparkle this season. Our range of festive favourites is exactly what you need to take centre stage on the dance floor and feel like the superstar you are! From dresses, tunics and jumpsuits, you’ll find the perfect partywear for that special occasion.

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3 1. Alyssum Longline Jumpsuit £55.00 2. Markle Organic Cotton Dress £55.00 3. Crissy Sparkle Tights £14.00 4. Khya Organic Jersey Jumpsuit £55.00 5. Evelle Eco Printed Tunic £40.00 6. Una Plain Tights £12.00

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1. Edwin Zipped Overhead Shirt £40.00 2. Bartlett Eco Scarf (From Hat, Scarf & Gloves Set) £40.00 3. Newberry Organic Printec Dress £75.00 4. Corey Eco Textured Scarf £28.00 5. Blanco Jacquard Twill Shirt £45.00 6. Leonard Long Sleeve Cord Shirt £50.00 7. Moseley Cotton Chinos £55.00

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We didn’t forget about the gents either, we have two new staple shirts that you’ll want on hand for those Christmas themed pub quizzes, festive drinks and office parties.

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Dresses are the ultimate all-in-one outfit and our latest collection of women’s dresses features new prints, cuts and styles that you’ll be able to enjoy throughout the festive season long into the new year.

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1. Dottie Organic Wrap Dress £70.00 2. Felicia Eco Sparkle Scarf £22.00 3. Allium Eco Bobble Hat £20.00 4. Starshine Organic Cotton Dress £45.00 5. Jessima Cosy Borg Coat £80.00 6. Delray Organic Cotton Dress £55.00 7. Kendra Cable Knit Tights £14.00

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CHRISTMAS CLASSICS

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1. Tolworth Organic Lounge Raglan T-Shirt £25.00 2. Gone Fishing Lounge Printed Trouser £28.00

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3. ‘Five a day’ Artist Tee Mug £15.00 4. Bonawe Check Slipper Boot £30.00

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HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS DR. SE U S S

“The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!

Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason…”

With a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch is the meanest creature you’ll ever meet. He hates Christmas and the whole festive season. But when he hatches a dastardly plot to steal Christmas, he’s in for a big surprise!

NUTCRACKER AND MOUSE KING E.T.A HO FFMAN

E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic children’s tale, “Nutcracker and Mouse-King,’ was originally penned in German in 1816.

The fairy tale tells the story of a young girl’s magical dream, filled with stories with a dark undertone. In 1844, Dumas adapted this iconic tale as a children’s story, which is now well known as a ballet, choreographed by Marius Petipa’s with Tchaikovsky’s music.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL CHA R L E S D I CK E N S

A Christmas Carol is the most famous, heart-warming and chilling festive story of them all. In these pages we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, whose name is synonymous with greed and parsimony: ‘Every idiot who goes about with “Merry Christmas” on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart’. This attitude is soon challenged when the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley, returns from the grave to haunt him on Christmas Eve… 37

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The weird thing about working in fashion retail, or any form of retail, is that you’re preparing for Christmas months in advance. Our team made their way to Norfolk in October, famous for Colemans Mustard and Kettle Chips, to shoot our Christmas campaign!

We went to the beautiful village of Blakeney in Norfolk and the set for our shoot was a super fun and quirky Air BnB. It was the perfect location for our Christmas shoot with its festive wallpaper, cosy open fire and wood panelled walls. Believe it or not, the master bedroom had a stand alone bath tub AND a disco ball – how awesome is that?

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The cosy, outdoor entertaining area (complete with huge wood burner) is set in a garden that overlooks the salt marshes, close to Blakeney Harbour. It had beautiful views and really made the perfect set for our photoshoot.

We celebrated Christmas early with a group of four friends all staying in this Norfolk bolt hole, dressing the Christmas tree and lounging in our new range of cosy sleepwear, partying in our range of sparkly womenswear, and sumptuous fabric men’s shirts. Followed by a snowy walk to the local pub and even enjoying a cheeky little snowball fight. Although we may have needed a little helping hand, as it doesn’t tend to snow in England in mid-October!

We enjoyed dressing the tree with our new range of Christmas decorations, a range of handmade limited edition decorations and our hanging socks!

As always our new collection has a range of fantastic and, this season, festive items that make the perfect gift for the ones you love, and yourself of course!

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A twist on the classic 12 days of Christmas, this year we are bringing the carol to life! For 12 selected days in December, we will be giving you the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes from businesses we love. From delicious treats, Weird Fish clothing vouchers, homeware and more, we have a range of amazing gifts we cannot wait to give away!

For a chance to win enter here. Good luck!

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