How to Salvage a Christmas Dinner Disaster
Overcooked turkey? Soggy roasties? Our guide reveals pro tips to fix every festive cooking calamity, from Samsung's stress survey to Ina Garten's turkey revival trick.
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Food Writer's Crusade: No Fruit With Meat, Ever
Guardian editor Katy Guest declares war on festive pairings like turkey with cranberry sauce. Discover her fiery take on culinary rules and the combos she finds utterly perverse.
The Real History of Why We Celebrate Christmas on Dec 25
Explore the surprising Roman and Victorian origins of Christmas on December 25th. Discover the theories behind the date and how Charles Dickens shaped our modern festivities.
Jonas Brothers' Christmas Movie Is A Festive Hit
The Jonas Brothers' new festive film, 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie', is now streaming on Disney+. With an 85% critics score, it's a feel-good holiday watch full of music and comedy.
The Scientific Method for a Perfect Christmas Feast
Food scientist Natalie Alibrandi explains how precision, not passion, is the key to a flawless turkey, crispy potatoes, and odour-free sprouts this Christmas Day.
Pensioners' luxury Christmas cruise turns into nightmare
A Leeds couple's £5,000 festive cruise turned into a 'hellish experience' after the wife fell and was left without a suitable cabin. Read their story and the operator's response.
A family's frozen 2020 'Diffmas' garden feast
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
Chef's Tips for a Juicy Christmas Turkey
Avoid a dry Christmas turkey with these expert brining tips from top chefs. Learn both wet and dry brine methods for a flavourful, succulent centrepiece.
Cheapest Christmas dinner box hailed as 'greatest'
Supermarkets battle with pre-prepared festive meal kits. Iceland's £25 offering for four wins top praise from experts and customers for value and taste. Find out which boxes are worth it.
Expert Tips for Difficult Immigration Conversations at Christmas
Facing tough immigration chats over Christmas dinner? A charity with 15 years' experience reveals why empathy works better than facts. Learn their techniques and support the Guardian's 2025 appeal.
History of Christmas Dinner: Medieval to Modern
Explore the surprising history of the UK's Christmas dinner, from medieval 'umble' pies to Victorian turkey. Discover global festive feasts and why we eat what we do on 25 December.
Chef Marcus Wareing's perfect crispy roast potato recipe
Top chef Marcus Wareing reveals his fail-safe method for perfect crispy roast potatoes this Christmas. Get his expert tips on boiling, roasting, and seasoning, plus the one thing he'd never use.
Christmas TV Soap Guide: Death, Drama & Danger
Your full guide to the explosive Christmas storylines in EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street for 2025. Discover the secrets, violence and tragic twists planned for the festive season.
What I learned from eight sober Christmases
A writer reflects on eight alcohol-free festive seasons, offering wisdom on navigating Christmas Day stress, the benefits of sobriety, and finding alternative pleasures. Discover a fresh perspective on holiday celebrations.
Top Chef's Simple Honey Carrots for Christmas Dinner
Transform your Christmas veggies with a top chef's viral TikTok recipe for honey-glazed carrots. Savoury, sweet, and ready in under 30 minutes. Try it this festive season!
Chef's Verdict on Yorkshire Puds for Christmas
A leading UK chef ends the festive food debate: Yorkshire puddings absolutely belong on your Christmas plate. Discover his expert tips for the perfect roast.
Michelin Chef's Secret for Perfect Roast Potatoes
Award-winning chef Steve Smith shares his two crucial tips for achieving the crispiest roast potatoes this Christmas. Discover the simple method used in a five-AA-rosette kitchen.
Cooking a Christmas dinner in an air fryer: My test
A journalist puts a Ninja air fryer to the ultimate test: cooking an entire festive feast. Discover the impressive time savings and the surprising drawbacks.
Coeliac's Christmas plea: 'Don't overlook our needs'
A woman with coeliac disease shares her festive struggle as a YouGov study reveals millions with allergies face exclusion. Learn how to be more inclusive this Christmas.
Christmas gravy warning could flood London homes
Thames Water urges Londoners to bin festive fats and gravy responsibly to prevent sewer blockages and avoid a plumbing disaster this Christmas.
Cosori Smart Thermometer Review: Perfect Christmas Turkey
The Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer, now £48.58 on Amazon, promises perfectly cooked Christmas dinner with live Bluetooth temperature updates. Our review tests its claims.
Christmas Food Poisoning Disaster in Thailand
A couple's festive trip to Ko Phi Phi turned into a nightmare of illness and a stranded boat tour. Discover why it's now their fondest pre-child Christmas memory. Read their cautionary yet heartwarming tale.
Gordon Ramsay's guide to a flawless Christmas dinner
Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay reveals his top five secrets for a stress-free and delicious Christmas feast, from juicy turkey to perfect roast potatoes. Follow his expert advice for an unforgettable meal.
Chef Anna Haugh's Irish Christmas Recipes for 2025
Dublin-born chef Anna Haugh shares five modern twists on Irish Christmas classics, from Blue Cheese Bites to Turkey Wellington. Elevate your festive menu with these accessible recipes.
UK White Christmas 2025 Forecast & Historic Snow Facts
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
Yorkshire Puddings Defy New Christmas Dinner Trends in London
A new survey reveals millions of Brits are breaking Christmas dinner traditions with chips and baked beans, but Londoners cling to Yorkshire puddings. Discover the festive food revolution.
Christmas Stuffing Taste Test: Tesco Beats Paxo
We compared stuffing mixes from Paxo, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S for your Christmas dinner. Discover which supermarket brand came out on top in our festive taste test.
Tilgate Park Christmas Market Doubles in Size
Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas event near London expands its festive market this year. Enjoy free entry, Santa visits, craft stalls & zoo access. Open select dates in December.
LA wildfire survivors face bleak Christmas in temporary homes
Survivors of the devastating Los Angeles wildfire face a sombre Christmas in temporary housing, with many still awaiting permanent homes and grappling with trauma.
Restaurant vs Home: The Great Christmas Dinner Debate
Food critic Grace Dent weighs the chaos of home cooking against the stress of dining out on Christmas Day. Discover the pros, cons, and her ultimate verdict.
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