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Christmas is that beautiful time of year when we pause to appreciate the people around us. Whether it’s a friend who’s been there through thick and thin, or a colleague who makes workdays brighter, a thoughtful Christmas wish can mean the world. Here’s a heartfelt collection of 100 Christmas wishes you can use to spread a bit of magic this season.

When the twinkling lights go up and mugs of cocoa appear on kitchen counters across the globe, many of us reach not only for a warm blanket but also for a favourite Christmas book. But what exactly makes a Christmas story a "classic"? What is it about certain tales that makes us return to them year after year, generation after generation? Spoiler: it’s not just about snowflakes and sleigh bells.

Truly timeless Christmas books touch something deeper. They offer comfort, redemption, togetherness, and a kind of shimmering hope that glows brightest in the darkest season. Let’s explore some of the most beloved Christmas books and why they’ve become as essential to the season as mistletoe and mulled wine.

Managing a busy household — school runs, meal planning, playdates, dentist appointments, and maybe even a full-time job — is no small feat. A colour-coded family calendar can bring visual clarity, reduce mental load, and help every family member stay in the loop (even toddlers!). Here's how to make it work for you.

When we picture Christmas — twinkling lights, gingerbread scents, advent calendars, and mulled wine — we’re often picturing a holiday with deep German roots. Germany didn’t just influence how Christmas is celebrated there — it helped shape modern Christmas as we know it in both the UK and the US.

Germany was one of the first regions in Christian Europe to embrace and expand the celebration of Christmas, particularly in the Middle Ages. But Germany didn’t just adopt Christmas — it embellished it, decorated it, and baked it into something warm and wonderful.

Monasteries in what is now Germany began staging nativity plays, holding festive services, and composing Christmas hymns (like O Tannenbaum and Stille Nacht). The Christmas season blended with local winter folk customs, giving it that cosy, foresty, magical feel we now associate with the holiday.