Makaton symbol for Christmas

Countdown to Christmas

Monday 1st December 2025

A new Makaton treat every day during Advent

24 sleeps to go

Today, we are kicking off our Countdown to Christmas with the Newcastle Signing Choir singing O Holy Night.

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Countdown to Christmas

Merry Christmas!

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