Xmas
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Are We Having Fun Yet? Highs & lows of the nativity
In an extract from her hilarious new book, Lucy Mangan tells the all-too-familiar tale of a Christmas nativity, from the sublime to the ridiculous
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25 festive Christmas films
'Tis the season to hit the Baileys and get on a Christmas movie marathon. Here are 25 films to get you feeling fully festive!
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Make this: Scenic Supper Hot Mulled Gin
Want to know the winter warmer we're necking at Muddy this Christmas? This spicy delight direct from the gourmands at Scenic Supper is utterly delicious.
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How to ace Christmas lunch
The region’s finest chefs reveal their secrets to a perfect Christmas meal, from tasty turkey to gorgeous gravy and lovely leftovers
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Christmas gift guide: for pets
We've found 12 fab stocking fillers for the furry (and scaly and hairy) members of the family. Share the Christmas love with these animal crackers.
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Best festive afternoon teas
Time out, ladies! Enjoy a sweet pre-Christmas treat with these ten top festive afternoon teas around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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Fab-u-lous festive family pantos
Celebs, slapstick, dames, unicorns and gunge. Look out for these Hampshire and Isle of Wight pantos at a theatre near you...
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Anja Dunk’s Advent bake: the perfect Christmas biscuit
The Insta-star chef has brought out a gorgeous festive book of baking. Not only has she shared a delish (and pretty) recipe with us, but she's offered three copies of her latest cookbook to Muddy readers!
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Christmas gift guide: food & drink
For fine foodies, greedy gobblers, gin-drinkers and sugar-heads alike, this is the ultimate 2021 food and drink gift guide. The turkey isn't the only thing that'll be stuffed this Christmas...
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The best things on TV this Christmas
'Tis the season to ignore your loved ones and whack on the telly. From David Tennant circumnavigating the world to the new series of Emily in Paris, here's what's worth watching.
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The ultimate Christmas gravy recipe
Jack Stein's simple get-ahead recipe is time saving and might just be the best gravy you've ever tasted
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Party season essentials to add to your beauty bag
Treat yourself to some festive glam, and pick up some some gorgeous stocking fillers in one fell swoop at Next Beauty & Home's shopping event (11-12 Dec).
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The great local Christmas gift guide
Stuck for pressie inspo? Support local with these great gifts for him, her, kids and foodies from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's brilliant boutiques and makers
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Christmas gift guide: for him
What to buy the bloke who has everything (or 'wants nothing')? We've sorted his Christmas list with 25 cool gifting ideas from independent brands and businesses across the Muddy counties
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Your festive guide to the big smoke this Christmas
Eat, drink, and be merry in the capital this festive season with our holly jolly hitlist. From glam pop-ups and glittering fairgrounds to cocktails and carols, here's the best of the best.
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Fab festive light trails
Trip the light fantastic! Brighten up winter nights with these 15 fabulously festive light trails around Hampshire, Isle of Wight and a bit beyond.
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Christmas gift guide: for kids
Time to get cracking on the Crimbo presents! Nail your shopping for nippers with this curated guide of the sweetest gifts from indie brands and businesses.
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Christmas gift guide: For Her
Aunts, mums, grandmas, sisters and your girl posse all covered for Crimbo, plus some spot-on suggestions for gifts to self. Ho ho ho!
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Wonderful winter ice rinks
They're back! Chill out with some winter skating fun at these ice skating rinks around Hampshire, Isle of Wight and a bit beyond.
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Letterbox love: 47 gifts to send to their door
Choose from these gorgeous artisan present boxes, sent nationwide, from bespoke biscuits to gin and chocolate, and pamper packs to paperbacks. That's Christmas sorted.
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Deck the Halls: Wonderful wreath-making workshops
Crackers about Christmas crafting? Here’s our pick of some of the best wreathmaking workshops around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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John Lewis and M&S Christmas ads are here – which is your favourite?
It's that time of year again folks! Our two high street favourites are back with their festive telly offerings for 2021 - but which gets your vote?
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Christmas gift guide: for tweens & teens
Wondering what to get those mopey teens? From TikTok gadgets to trendy fashion to the all-important skincare, here are 28 hand-picked gift ideas they'll love (even if they won't admit it).
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Chefs talk turkey – perfect picks from the finest festive menus
We head for the professionals’ kitchens to grill a few of Hampshire’s top chefs on what they like to cook – and eat – at Christmas
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How to tablescape like a pro
Tablescaping basically means making your dining table look nice in case some bugger Instagrams it. Here's how to wow your guests this Christmas.
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