Christmas

Christmas doesn’t have to leave you worrying about money in January. Discover 10 practical Christmas budgeting tips to help you save money on presents, festive food and celebrations. From setting realistic spending limits to finding affordable activities and avoiding unnecessary debt, here’s how to enjoy a wonderful Christmas without overspending.

This isn’t the time for competitive board games that end in tears, elaborate setups, or anything that requires a rulebook thicker than the Christmas TV guide. Instead, these are relaxed, low-effort family games designed to bring everyone together — gently, joyfully, and without stress.

From beautifully laid out Christmas dinner banquets, to the perfectly decorated tree, smiles, enthusiasm and a day of fun and festivities, Christmas day is often imagined as an idyllic family get together, but does it always go to plan?

It’s Christmas morning. The whole day ahead revolves around food, with rich, indulgent dishes waiting patiently for their moment later on. But right now, it’s early, you’re starving, and lunch still feels a lifetime away.

Brits across the country are dusting off their baubles, untangling fairy lights and humming carols – only to realise their walls might not survive the onslaught. 

Christmas dinner should suit the people sitting at the table. And for smaller households, couples, or confident home cooks who already do big meals regularly, alternatives often feel more intentional, indulgent, and enjoyable.

Christmas dinner doesn’t need to be complicated; it just needs a few clever touches. Things like a herb-butter injection for the turkey or giving your roasties an ice-water dunk might sound unusual, but they make such a difference to flavour and texture

Younger adults in the UK are planning to abandon the traditional Christmas dinner, with nearly a fifth planning to serve up the likes of pizza, curry or pasta this festive season.  

Festive Brits are being urged to follow expert tips to ensure their real Christmas trees look fresh right until Christmas Day. 

One of the most time-consuming tasks can be sending out Christmas cards to friends and family. Christmas cards, themselves can be a bit tricky. When is the right time to send them? Can an E-card feel just as meaningful as a handwritten note?