Your ultimate guide to Christmas - from gifts to sprouts
Perfect presents ideas for babies and toddlers, plus great gifts for mum, dad, and grandparents too
This time of year is all about family and spending time with your children, so we've taken the stress out of the Christmas holidays with our gift guides, packed with perfect present ideas for everyone.
To get you started, we've found 10 of the best Advent calendars, much more special than your average chocolate shapes, plus, we've scoped out 10 of the best Christmas decorations and 10 of the best stockings to bring the season to life - on any budget!
But before you even think about Christmas, follow our advice on what NOT to worry about! And when it's all getting a bit much, have a chuckle at what kids really think at Christmas...
Plus, here's our guide to doing the holiday season stress-free.
Christmas ideas for babies & toddlers
All you need to know to have a safe and happy Christmas with baby, plus tips on how to avoid Christmas tantrums and accidents with your toddler or pre-schooler.
Gifts for children
- 10 of the best Christmas toys for 1-2 year-olds
- 10 of the best Christmas toys for 2-3 year-olds
- 10 of the best Christmas toys for 3-4 year-olds
- 10 of the best Christmas gifts for boys and girls aged 5+
- 10 of the best stocking fillers for toddler boys under £10
- 10 of the best stocking fillers for toddler girls under £10
- 20 of the best stocking fillers for 4+ under £10
- 10 of the best Christmas books for children
Getting to that age where they're not sure about Santa? Try these 10 fab ideas to keep the magic alive.
Gifts for adults
- 10 of the best Christmas gifts for mum
- 10 of the best Christmas gifts for dad
- 10 of the best Christmas gifts for nan
- 10 of the best Christmas gifts for grandad
Christmas crafts
Christmas food
We've tried and tested supermarket Christmas fare so you know where to shop this year...
- 10 of the best Christmas cakes for children
- 10 of the best gingerbread houses and festive food makes
- MFM Christmas champagne tasting – the results!
Or why not bake your own festive treats with these mouth-watering recipes...
- Festive snowman cupcakes recipe
- Hanging Christmas tree cookies recipe
- Annabel Karmel's melting snowman cookies
- Annabel Karmel's reindeer cookies
- Annabel Karmel's chocolate Christmas trees
- Annabel Karmel's cranberry and white chocolate cookies
Need some help with the Turkey? We chatted to celeb chef Marco Pierre White to get his top tips on the perfect Christmas dinner. Plus, don't miss how to make your kids eat brussel sprouts*
*and enjoy them!
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