We’re good friends and so I can say this – Carol McGiffin is both naughty and nice… Personally, I would have no idea what list to put her on if I was a real-life elf in Santa ...

1 JINGLE PIGS! Just look at this festive pair of guinea pigs, as Santa Claus and one of his elves (as you do)… There’s nothing quite like the advent of Christmas for the perfec ...

With the Big Day getting closer, the festive cheer is growing – though not everyone gets excited for the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’. At a recent festive event for Boot ...

TURN OVER FOR MORE… She arrives in the studio, shouting, ‘Don’t get me a candle for Christmas, Siobhan. You love a candle and I’m drowning in them. ‘I don’t want any mo ...

TURN OVER FOR MORE… Eamonn, you are choosing the clothes today – but does your wife Ruth ever try to ‘style’ you?! Oh, absolutely not. She never takes much interest in me, ...

Standing in the stairwell, I stopped in my tracks. There, in front of me, was a man dressed as a court jester. He had long, thin shoes, a brightly coloured tunic and a headpiece wi ...

JOIN THE CONVERSATION Will you take on extra work at Christmas? Not only is it a wonderful time of year but it can be an expensive one, too. One in four Brits have taken to supplem ...

The last time I spoke to best about my son, Freddie, was 15 years ago and lots has changed since then. Plus, it’s oddly appropriate that I’m appearing in the magazine at Christ ...

Lush Snowtime! Bath Set, £25 (lush.co.uk) The brand’s gift packaging is made from 100 per cent recycled paper, and its ribbons from 100 per cent recycled polyester using recycle ...

ANTI-AGEING RED WINE MASK For a spot of DIY vinotherapy, don’t guzzle all the wine – save some for your pores. Red wine is packed with antioxidants and resveratrol, so if you†...