Feminist Family Christmas: Part Two

A few snapshots of different sorts of feminists, their families and the festive season. I’m fortunate to have lots of lovely people in my circle, many of whom identify as feminists and I was interested in what their Christmases looked like.

So, are you sitting comfortably? Then let’s continue…

TELL ME A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF.

My name is Stef O’Driscoll. I’m a young award-winning theatre director – I received Best Production at the Fringe Report Awards for my debut play Yard Gal in 2009. I’m artistic director of three companies: Sketchbook Productions, Inner City Theatre and Dirty Stop Out Productions. In my spare time I produce theatre and film. My goal is to make theatre accessible and enjoyable to everyone.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AT CHRISTMAS?

I spend Christmas Eve with my dad, stepmum plus brothers and sisters on my dad’s side of the family. We go for a curry at my dad’s local Indian. I then spend Christmas Day at my dad’s house and then I have a second Christmas with my mum on Boxing Day. I’m lucky to have two Christmases!

WHAT HAVE YOU BOUGHT?

Not a lot as I have not had the time to do so yet – and I thought I would be clever and get presents online and then due to weather conditions Amazon still have not delivered what apparently has been dispatched two weeks ago!

HOW DO YOU BUY GIFTS?

Generally I ask what people want and try to get it if I really don’t have a clue what to buy them.  I do enjoy getting presents that really suit the person I am buying for. I like to see people get excited or happy when they open presents.  I avoid Oxford Street and will most probably leave it until Christmas Eve to get the majority of my presents!

There is a pressure to have money, to get good enough presents and to make up for the lack of time I spend with my family throughout the year.

AND FINALLY…

I wrap my Christmas presents in newspaper.