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Hosting on Christmas Day may seem like a daunting task, but our stress-busting step-by-step guide will see you through

Ebony Cropper is a money-saving expert at Money Wellness, helping consumers take control of their finances with practical, achievable advice. ‘The festive season can be a minefield for overspending. B

Your very first step (to be done well in advance) is to decide on the theme you’d like for your Christmas table this year. What colours would you like? Do you want it to feel traditional or modern, pl

We’ve all been there – Christmas Day in the kitchen, with an impossible list of dishes to prepare before your guests arrive. However, with some careful planning, all that drama will be a ghost of Chri

Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler’s associate director Chloe Willis talks entertaining essentials

From a showstopping turkey to next-level roasties… we asked the experts at our sister title Good Housekeeping to share their best-loved recipes for a cracking Christmas dinner