Buying guides Dog advent calendars: which ones are safe and worth buying
A dog advent calendar is safe when the treats suit your dog’s age, size and diet, and when December’s extras stay within…
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Buying guides Matching family Christmas pyjamas: sizing, fabric and how to order
Every set has to fit and arrive before Christmas Eve. How to size children, adults, babies and the dog, which fabric to…
Decorating and how-to Christmas party outfit ideas: dresses, jumpsuits and separates
Start from the dress code, add one standout piece and plan for a cold walk home. Ideas for work parties, black tie,…
Decorating and how-to Christmas Day outfit ideas: what to wear for dinner and photos
Christmas Day asks a lot of one outfit: presents, cooking, a long dinner, a cold walk and the sofa. Ideas for women,…
Traditions and questions Christmas Jumper Day 2026: the date, the charity and what to wear
Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day falls on Thursday 10 December 2026. What to donate, where the money goes and what to…
Traditions and questions How many days until Christmas? Countdown and ways to count down
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December. Here is how to work out the days, sleeps and hours left from any…
