Great ideas for Christmas

Christmas food ideas
From starters to main courses, side dishes and puddings, we bring you a fantastic selection of recipes for Christmas, plus party menus, the best ready-made festive foods and great ideas for using up leftovers. Want to bake? You'll love our Christmas pudding and cake recipes, as well as how to decorate your cake. And remember, food gifts make beautiful bespoke presents, we've got loads of creative ideas.
See all of our Christmas food ideas and Christmas recipes

Christmas craft ideas
Give the season a handmade touch with hundreds of creative ideas and projects - everything from making your own decorations, cards and gifts to festive flowers and welcoming wreaths. With our step-by-step instructions to suit all levels and templates to download and keep, it's easy to do as well!
See Christmas craft ideas for a handmade Christmas

Christmas decorating ideas for the home
Advice and inspiration to help get your home ready for the season, with articles on dressing the house in style, creating a festive Christmas table, great decorations and more. Plus read our story of a real Christmas tree ...
Find Christmas inspiration for your home

Festive travel and trips
Whether you're staying at home or getting away this year, we have lots of inspiration for festive breaks in the UK and abroad, plus ideas for fun days out, including pantos, concerts and ice rinks. See our round-up of the best Christmas markets at home and abroad.
See our Christmas and New Year travel ideas

Dress to party
Whether you’re dressing up or keeping it casual, get lots of fashion inspiration for party dresses and festive outfits, plus fabulous accessories and underwear to slim your shape.
See our favourite party dresses and outfits

Festive beauty and makeup tips
Get glam for party season with our expert makeup and hair tips

Seasonal wellbeing
How to keep mind, body and spirit fit and healthy through the stresses and illnesses that this time of year can bring. Expert advice on everything from beating the bloat to coping with stressful family situations at Christmas.
See our seasonal health guide

The ultimate Christmas gift guide
With great suggestions for all of your family and friends, there's something to suit every budget - 100+ gifts, new gifts added every week
Find all of our Christmas present ideas

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