Christmas

From quintessential tea gifts to presents based on much-loved heritage brands - as well as some that’ll impart magic straight from Hogwarts - we have British gifts to suit everyone, whatever their age.

Choosing what to have for dinner at Christmas is usually straightforward, but deciding what type of Christmas tree to get can be a head scratcher. Is a real or artificial variety the way to go? And what about lights? The perfect Christmas tree can be the star topper on an already magical holiday, so find out which type is best for you.

Find out about the different types and features of Christmas lights plus how many lights to add per foot of Christmas tree, and give your home the perfect festive twinkle!

No ladders, no time-consuming decorating – a laser light projector is a godsend if you want hassle-free décor. All you need to do is stake it into the ground, turn it on at the wall and you’ve got sparkles in seconds. But which type is best for you?

You've got the trays, the roasting tin and the knives, but what else do you need? Make sure you don't forget anything important with our handy checklist.

A beautifully lit house is a welcome sight for one and all during the festive period – but the process of putting up outdoor lights can be a bit of a tricky task.

Luckily, we’re here to help you make it much more straightforward and a lot less stressful, so you can put up your lights free from hassle.

Not sure how to decorate a Christmas tree? In our handy video our Visual Merchandising Manager, Janine Tanner, gives us some great Christmas tree decoration ideas – give it a watch and be inspired!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, there'll be much mistletoeing, hearts will be glowing and Christmas traditions will be flowing. There are so many fun festive rituals old and new to pick from and will surely create plenty of joy and precious moments during December.

The countdown to the big day is well underway, which means the time is ticking to find everyone on your list the perfect Christmas gift. If you’re stuck for inspiration, we may have your Christmas wrapped up sooner than you think with our handy Christmas gift guide bursting with amazing ideas for everyone.

It’s easy to get in a bit of a rut with Christmas tree decorating; playing it safe and sticking to tried and tested methods. Why not mix things up this Christmas with our handpicked ideas to breathe new life into your festive decorating.