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It’s been a weird year.

With so much going on, there’s something almost soothing and reliable about the annual Christmas gift hunt.

Not only is a little shopping trip an excellent excuse to stretch your legs and escape the house, but it’s also a chance to soak up some festive vibes under the twinkly lights on Opera Lane with a takeaway Deluxe Hot Chocolate from Starbucks or lunch at the new Winter Garden at The Crawford Art Gallery Café.

In fact, we have a feeling we’ll be making a few trips in the coming weeks – just to make sure we knock that Santa list out of the park.

From fuzzy socks and glam PJs to comfy boots, cool trainers and cosy coats, if it’s ideas you’re after, we’ve got the Christmas season covered.

Here are 12 days of festive inspiration from Opera Lane:

On the first day of Christmas… a gift from me to me: Fancy PJs for watching TV.

Pyjama top, €29 and bottoms, €26, River Island, Opera Lane 

On the second day of Christmas… a fashion find or three

Alpaca wool jumper and collar, €59.99 at H&M, Opera Lane 

On the third day of Christmas… a forehead wrinkle-free (thanks to injectables at Therapie)

Visit Therapie Clinic, Opera Lane to check out the latest offers

On the fourth day of Christmas… for all those Zoom parties 

Christmas Jumper, €34 at Next, Opera Lane

On the fifth day of Christmas… a gift for my bestie 

Cream Borg Sling Bag, €42, Topshop, Opera Lane 

On the sixth day of Christmas… a treat for grumpy teens 

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Trainers, €106, Office, Opera Lane 

On the seventh day of Christmas… a festive forest stroll (and a Teddy coat to keep away the cold)

Blue Vanilla Teddy Coat, €99, New Look

On the eighth day of Christmas… an outfit warm and cute (it’s baby’s festive tartan onesie suit)

Checked Baby Onesie, €32.95, GAP, Opera Lane 

On the ninth day of Christmas… a walk in the fresh air (and some comfy kicks to get you there)

Skechers, from a selection at Skechers, Opera Lane 

On the 10th day of Christmas… for under Grandad’s tree 

Jacquard-knit slipover, €19.99 at H&M, Opera Lane 

On the 11th day of Christmas… some sequins just for me

Long sleeve shirt €65 and trousers, €60, River Island, Opera Lane

On the 12th day of Christmas… a Santa gift for misters (with sizes too for girlfriends, mates and sisters…)

Crest Embroidered Sweatshirt, €260, Tommy Hilfiger, Opera Lane