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Family gathering7 Festivities away from your family

Regardless of who you’re celebrating

with, make your time special

23 Christmas spirit

You can include even the most annoying

relative with our advice

31 Ho Ho, oh no

7 tips to beating the Christmas blues

55 Purr-fect for pets

Include your furry relatives in your

celebrations

92 Christmas on the small screen

These movies bring a festive atmosphere

into the home

Planning11 11 tips to be a star this Christmas

Keep the stress at bay and shine this

festive season

17 Let’s talk turkey

Don’t let your kitchen get the better of

you

34 Stretched thin

See all your relatives without losing your

marbles

61 Hostess with the mostess

Make even the most difficult guest feel

welcome at your party

79 Festive finances

A little planning can stretch your holiday

cash

87 What women really want

Some ideas for the guys on what to wrap

for the ladies this year

91 Prep now, enjoy later

Start planning for next year’s celebration now

Gift guide9 Gift ideas for the wine lover

14 Gift ideas for women

20 Gift ideas for boys

28 Gift ideas for girls

53 Gift ideas for babies

57 Fragrant gift ideas

58 Gift ideas for teens

84 Gift ideas for men

88 Gift ideas for tech lovers

Crafts27 That’s a wrap

Some gift wrapping ideas

for your perfect presents

Make your own

40 Christmas wreath gift tag

41 Glitter globes

43 Paper circle baubles

42 Ribbon Christmas tree ornaments

44 Recycled book paper Christmas baubles

45 Gift card stocking

CuisineRecipes for the perfect party or Christmas

lunch

66 Starters: Turkey, Cranberry and Brie

Triangles; Mushroom Veloute; Mushroom

Cloud; Smoked Mozzarella Stack

69 Meaty Mains: Jammin’ Gammon;

Stuffed Turkey Roll; Pistachio Crusted

Lamb Racks

70 Dessert: Chocolate Christmas Mince

Pie; Christmas Cake Pops; Lindt

Chocolate Brownies

72 Party favourites: Butternut Fritters;

Blue Cheese Tarts; Grilled Asparagus;

Homemade Jalapeno and Smoked

Cheddar Balls

74 Baking: Cinnamon Star cookies

76 Cocktails: Cranberry Spritzer, Mojito

83 What a treat

Tasty biscuits for your dogs

Trivia50 Traditions stand strong

Different countries have some strange

traditions

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Another year behind us already? Where did the time go? And before you know it, the holidays will be over and you’ll go back to the daily grind of adult responsibility. So make a point of enjoying every day of warm weather, good food and time with family and friends. It’s been a tough year

for many people, so don’t feel guilty about taking some time for yourself; indulge in some of life’s little pleasures, whatever that means for you, before heading back into the rat race.If you’re facing the festive season with rising panic at all the things you still have to complete so that everyone else can have an enjoyable time, fear not. Within the covers of this magazine you’ll find ideas and advice to help get you through the obligatory parties, whether you’re hosting or attending, and the inevitable stress from dealing with your extended family.This year, Protea Hotels came up with some unique and mouth-watering recipes, exclusively for The Christmas Magazine – so exclusive that some of them aren’t even offered in the restaurants of their hotels. And when you’re done planning your perfect meal (pg 64), why not whip up a batch of cinnamon star cookies with the kids (pg 74)? These cookies are a traditional part of German festivities and make a lovely addition to a tea break.If you’re more comfortable with your craft box than in the kitchen, we have six beautiful projects with which to tempt you (pg 38). While you can make these on your own, there are three projects that the kids can happily help with, or complete by themselves. If nothing else, it will keep them out of your hair for a few hours so that you can get on with your to-do list.Have a blessed festive season.

Kate KennedyEditorPS: check out Coolmags.co.za to subscribe to The Christmas Magazine and other interesting titles.

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