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Joe McElderry wants a quiet family Christmas

Joe McElderry is looking forward to a family Christmas.

The 'Ambitions' hitmaker is hoping to enjoy a quiet festive period after having a busy 2010 promoting his debut album 'Wide Awake' - although he is unsure how much time off he will have.

He said: "What am I doing for Christmas? I want to have some time off with my friends and family I think. I might go back up north to Newcastle or I might go away, actually. We normally go skiing so we'll see. It depends if I get enough time off."

Although a quiet Christmas is on the cards, Joe - who shot to fame after winning UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' in 2009 - does want to go a bit more wild for his New Year's Eve celebrations.

He said: "New Year's Eve? I want to have a big party with all my friends. Maybe in London, maybe up north, I'm not sure."

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