How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas: 18 Expert Tips
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.
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Expert's Guide to Christmas Dinner Shopping Timings
An expert reveals the optimal timeline for buying your Christmas dinner ingredients, from what to buy now to what to purchase last minute. Plan ahead to save money and reduce festive stress.
Expert's 25-track 'happiest' Christmas car playlist
A music psychologist has created a scientifically-backed playlist of 25 festive songs guaranteed to boost your mood on stressful holiday journeys. Discover the formula and the top tracks.
UK's First Drive-Through Christmas Wrapping Service Launches
Struggling to wrap presents? A new UK drive-through service, backed by expert Jane Means, tackles festive frustration, saving an average of 56 minutes per person. Discover the top tips for perfect gift presentation.
Top 14 UK Christmas Light Trails for 2025
Discover the UK's most spectacular festive light trails for 2025, from Kew Gardens to Edinburgh. Find dates, prices, and booking details for magical family outings.
Chef's simple advice to avoid Christmas dinner stress
A new survey reveals 77% of Christmas cooks prep for 1hr 43min on Christmas Eve. Chef Sam Holland shares expert tips for a stress-free festive feast. Read his advice now.
Christmas stress peaks at 12:27pm, reveals new survey
New research pinpoints 12:27pm as the peak stress moment on Christmas Day. Discover five expert wellness tips to reclaim your calm and enjoy the festive season.
Record Christmas Travel Chaos Warning for UK Airports
UK airports face the busiest Christmas on record with over 22 million passengers. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm of stress' with delays and bad weather. Plan ahead for festive travel.
The hidden stress of refillable advent calendars for parents
Guardian columnist Zoe Williams reveals the decade-long challenge of filling reusable advent calendars for her children, striving for parity, festivity, and usefulness. Discover her July planning strategy and the year she forgot.
How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas Dinner
After bursting into tears from Christmas kitchen stress, Suzanne Mulholland shares her make-ahead recipes and freezing tips for the perfect relaxed festive meal.
Christmas declutter plan: 4 weeks to organised home
Declutter Hub experts reveal their week-by-week plan to prepare your home for Christmas stress-free. Create space, organise gifts and enjoy the festive season.
Christmas Food Prep Tips for a Stress-Free Day
Discover Suzanne Mulholland's batch cooking secrets to reclaim your Christmas Day. Start prepping in November to save money and reduce festive stress. Get your guide now!
Tell Us Your Simple Way to Beat Stress
Feeling overwhelmed? The Guardian wants to hear the one simple thing that always leaves you feeling calm and positive. Share your unique stress-busting tips with us today.
16 Simple Ways to Beat Stress, According to Therapists
Feeling overwhelmed? Discover 16 surprising, expert-backed techniques to manage stress, from shaking like a dog to cold water therapy. Reclaim your calm today.
Martin Lewis: Ban Unnecessary Christmas Gifts
Money expert Martin Lewis urges a ban on 'unnecessary' Christmas presents to break a cycle of debt and stress. Discover his social banking theory and UK spending stats.
The Ivy Christmas Menu Review: Secret Ingredient Revealed
Experience The Ivy's festive feast with a surprise Worcestershire sauce addition to the Christmas shepherd's pie. Discover why this £60 menu offers exceptional value for a magical dining experience.
Managing Christmas Stress and Family Relationships
How to handle festive pressures, manage family expectations and maintain mental wellbeing during the Christmas season. Discover practical strategies for a peaceful holiday.
Lidl's 2025 Christmas party food from £1.20
Lidl launches its 2025 Christmas party food range with prices from £1.19. Discover new festive treats and returning favourites perfect for hosting without breaking the bank.
Dunelm's Affordable Christmas Wreaths From £7
Discover Dunelm's stunning collection of festive wreaths starting at just £7. From traditional pine to disco ball designs, find the perfect Christmas decoration for your home.
Work stress made me bald at 23
A 23-year-old woman shares her devastating journey with sudden hair loss caused by workplace stress, revealing how alopecia transformed her life and the treatments that finally worked.
Attic discovery cures work stress for UK professional
Discover how one British professional found an unexpected solution to chronic work stress hidden in their attic, revolutionising their evening routine and mental wellbeing.
Nail Health: 7 Stress Warning Signs You're Ignoring
Discover how your fingernails reveal hidden stress levels and what those ridges, spots and changes really mean for your health. Expert insights from dermatologists.
Political Divide Creates Stress Gap Across America
Groundbreaking research exposes how political affiliation dramatically impacts stress levels across America, with conservative states showing significantly higher rates of anxiety and mental health challenges.
Stress Epidemic: 45% of Brits Constantly Anxious
New research reveals 45% of UK adults feel persistently stressed, with work pressures, financial worries and health concerns creating a national mental health crisis.
Ultimate Supermarket Christmas Food Guide 2024
Discover the best supermarket Christmas food and drink offerings for 2024, from show-stopping mains to decadent desserts, ensuring your holiday celebration is both delicious and effortless.
Stressful Divorce Brain Aneurysm Risk Revealed
New medical research reveals how extreme emotional stress from life events like divorce could increase brain aneurysm risk, as Kim Kardashian's recent health emergency highlights this hidden danger.
Batch Cooking: Your Secret to a Stress-Free Christmas
Discover how strategic batch cooking can eliminate Christmas kitchen chaos, save money, and create more meaningful family moments during the festive period.
Neuroscientist's breathing technique beats stress instantly
Discover how a revolutionary breathing method developed by a leading neuroscientist is helping people combat pandemic stress and anxiety with immediate results.
Beat Burnout: 7 Expert Strategies for Better Mental Health
Discover practical, science-backed methods to prevent burnout and maintain mental resilience in our demanding modern world. Learn to recognise warning signs and implement effective recovery techniques.
Luxury Christmas Day Brunch Returns to London's Langham Hotel
Experience an unforgettable Christmas celebration with The Langham London's spectacular brunch extravaganza, featuring gourmet delights, live entertainment, and festive magic in the heart of the capital.
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