Dust off the Dubonnet: old-fashioned drinks-cabinet staples deserve to be moved from Christmas past into Christmas present, believes Will Hosie

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Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but it can also be the most stressful if you’re hosting. In the countdown to Christmas, former Good Housekeeping editor Gaby Huddart shares tips and tricks to get your home fit for the festivities

From Chablis to sherry, our expert recreates the spirit of a Victorian Christmas with Dickensian-inspired wines

THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF TIPPLES TO TOAST, GIFT AND TURN INTO A COCKTAIL? THE AFICIONADOS SPILL ALL

‘There is something incredibly glamorous about a home bar,’ says Emma Burns, joint managing director of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler. An inviting and well-designed bar can make a magical focal point fo