Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
Discover The Independent's ultimate literary gift guide for Christmas 2025. Our writers share their favourite books to give, from family sagas to vital memoirs, ensuring hours of perfect reading pleasure.
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Paris Hilton has revealed her lavish pink Christmas decorations, turning her mansion into a Beverly Hills winter wonderland. See the stunning festive transformation.
Our ultimate guide reveals the best supermarket Christmas food for 2025, from starters to desserts. Find out which retailers offer top quality and value to impress your guests without breaking the bank.
The Guardian's annual Christmas cartoon challenge by Stephen Collins is back. Can you identify the 20 figures who defined the news in 2025? Test your knowledge now.
Discover the perfect festive reads for every mood, from cosy romcoms to murder mysteries. Our curated list of 10 Christmas books is your guide to escaping the holiday hustle. Find your next favourite now.
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Our ultimate UK guide offers 57 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from experiences to edible treats. Find the perfect gift now!
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Check Royal Mail, DPD, and Evri deadlines to ensure your gifts arrive on time. Post early to avoid disappointment.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Discover why Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names' is a future classic. A gripping sliding doors story about how a single choice echoes for decades. Find out more and get your copy.
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, as selected by experts including Robert Macfarlane and Sadiah Qureshi. Explore groundbreaking titles on AI, ecology, and the human body.
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
Explore the year's most compelling history and politics books, from Middle Eastern revolutions and Tory diaries to Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads for understanding our turbulent age.
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
Discover the latest must-have cookbooks for 2024, featuring global cuisines, healthy recipes, and baking innovations. Find your next kitchen inspiration from top chefs and food writers.
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
Discover the standout children's books of 2025, featuring new works from Michael Rosen, Katherine Rundell, and more. A guide to joyous picture books, bizarre nonfiction, and thrilling fantasy.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.