An etiquette expert from the Sydney School of Protocol shares essential tips for hosting an elegant Christmas gathering, from table settings to guest management. Elevate your festive hosting this year.
Don't let festive chaos leave you unprepared. Our ultimate last-minute checklist covers all the Christmas Day essentials you might have forgotten, from dinner must-haves to guest comforts.
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone reveals his professional 'game plan' for hosting a seamless Christmas dinner. Learn his strategy for prep, menu tips, and why turkey is off the menu for many. Get ready for a relaxed festive day.
A couple faces backlash after asking guests to pay £15 or bring a dish to their annual Christmas party. Discover why their cost-saving move divided friends and sparked an online debate.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Host like a Duchess this festive season. Discover how to recreate Meghan Markle's elegant Christmas tablescape from her 'As Ever' special using affordable pieces from John Lewis.
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
The Duchess of Sussex's festive Netflix show, 'With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration', is criticised for etiquette blunders from informal language to oversharing about Prince Harry. Read the expert verdict.
Leading UK event planner Liz Taylor reveals the 13 most common party guest mistakes and how to avoid them, from gift-giving to French exits. Ensure you stay on the guest list.
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
Bradley Walsh fuels speculation he's replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as Strictly host after surprise set visit. Exclusive details on the BBC's new presenting duo plans.
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
Discover Felicity Cloake's genius one-hour party plan for effortless entertaining. Perfect for busy hosts seeking stress-free celebration success. Try it now!
Discover the secrets to successful party hosting and guest etiquette. Learn how to create the perfect atmosphere, handle dietary needs, and ensure everyone has a memorable time. Master the art of social gatherings today!
Fed up with perfect hosting? Discover the 'leastest' hostess movement, a liberating new approach to social gatherings that champions authenticity over exhausting perfection.
Discover why Martha Stewart's fantastical 1982 guide to entertaining, with its goblets of borscht and turkey-shaped madeleines, is a timeless inspiration for fun and creative hosting.
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient gravy recipe you can make and freeze now to save precious time and energy on Christmas Day.
Ariana Grande dazzled on The Tonight Show, showcasing her Glinda wand skills, discussing SNL hosting, and promoting the Wicked sequel. Discover all the magical details from her appearance.
A rescue cat named Lumen helped test 10 artificial Christmas trees for durability and feline appeal. Discover which trees withstood the ultimate cat challenge and how to sustainably donate your old tree.