| Â | | | | Mrs Manley's recipe books can give you some top |
| Christmas - it's the most wonderful time of the | | | | hints and tips. From traditional Christmas recipes |
| year and that must be true if Andy Williams sang | | | | to goodies that even the kids could help out with, |
| a song about it. But the lead up to Christmas is | | | | these little books can make lovely Christmas gifts |
| half the fun, (well that and the Gifts) and there | | | | for yourself or someone special. |
| are a variety of ways in which you can plan | | | | Jingle Bell Rock - Christmas Game Gifts |
| ahead to ensure that this Christmas is perfect. | | | | After all that food and mulled wine, you can |
| Goodwill to all men (and women and children) | | | | expect a lull in energy later on in the day so if |
| Christmas tends to bring out the joy in most of | | | | you find that your guests are starting to close |
| us and it can be a great excuse to get back in | | | | their eyes a bit and you're bored of watching |
| touch with those people who you don't see for | | | | re-runs on the television, simply give them a |
| the rest of the year. Sending Christmas cards is | | | | shake and let the games begin. The Christmas |
| often a good way of telling those distant relatives | | | | Game Tin is a perfect gift and contains over 400 |
| that you haven't quite forgotton about them or a | | | | cards of parlour games, Christmas trivia and |
| good way to butter someone up if you include | | | | 'corny Christmas Cracker Jokes'. For the more |
| them on your 'popularity list'. Why not send your | | | | intimate dinner party gift then the 'After Dinner |
| friends and family something a bit special in the | | | | Trivia Tin' may have more appeal. However, if |
| way of cards this year and make your own? | | | | you want to do something a little bit more |
| There are a number of card-making kits available | | | | extraordinary this Christmas, you could get your |
| for you to add your own design and signature, | | | | guests to dress up and indulge in: 'The Brie, the |
| and their versatility means that they can also be | | | | Bullet and the Black cat' a superb murder |
| sent as thank-you cards for those more | | | | mystery dinner party game that is sure to keep |
| generous friends and family. Don't think of them | | | | everyone on their toes. Christmas Gifts don't |
| just as cards but as a gift too. | | | | come more original than that. |
| Deck the Halls | | | | Don't forget Rudolph |
| Christmas is the ultimate party season and when | | | | Oh, to be young again! For those lucky enough to |
| you've put up the tree, hide the gifts below and | | | | believe in the real magic of Christmas, then why |
| plug in the fairy lights (and perhaps even an | | | | not embrace it and make this Christmas a truly |
| illuminous Santa Claus on the roof), don't forget | | | | special occasion? The 'Dear Santa Mince Pie and |
| about the finer details that will help to crown you | | | | Carrots Plate' makes an adorable feature for any |
| as king or queen of hosting. Choose from a | | | | family Christmas. As tradition states, children |
| selection of luxury Christmas tree decoration Gifts | | | | should leave out gifts such as a mince pie and |
| from the delicate and beautiful '3 Ornate Polished | | | | sherry for Santa and some carrots for his |
| Glass keepsakes', to the 'Snowlace Christmas | | | | reindeer on Christmas Eve, this silver aluminium |
| Decoration' an intricate white snow lace ornament | | | | dish leaves a little message for him too and is |
| for the tree. There are even more personal | | | | sure to get everyone in the mood. |
| decorations to choose from such as the | | | | Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas |
| 'Shopaholic' Christmas Baubles; not quite as festive | | | | Don't forget to record your special day on |
| perhaps, but ideal Christmas gifts for anyone who | | | | camera for years to come. Despite new fashion |
| likes to spend, spend, spend. | | | | trends for digital pictures, sometimes its nice to |
| We all want some Figgy Pudding! | | | | just sit and look through an album of memories, |
| The food at Christmas seems to play more of a | | | | and so what better way to present them than in |
| vital role than the occasion and the gifts | | | | a Christmas Pudding Pocket Photo Album? An |
| themselves these days, but then who could really | | | | ideal Christmas gift, it comes covered in a faux |
| blame us when there are just so many delicious | | | | suede colour for the Christmassy feel. It holds up |
| seasonal things around and when Christmas is the | | | | to 40 photographs for you to look back and |
| only time of year we allow ourselves to just go | | | | treasure...but don't get too comfortable you've got |
| with the flow and eat whatever might be nearby. | | | | next year's Christmas to start planning for! |
| For help on making your own delcious treats, then | | | | |