Christmas 2011
Christmas 2011's season of goodwill is upon us so here are sackfuls of advice on what to do, buy and see. We'll help with presents, festive food and fashion - and making your money go further.
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Winter driving tips: Driving home for Christmas
Many of us are about to make our longest car trip of the year. Here are some tips for a safe journey this festive season.
The true spirit of Christmas: the best 10 ales for the festive season
Forget sherry and sparkling wines; here are the best beers to make your festivities resonate with seasonal cheer.
Harry Hill's top alternative Christmas albums
TV comedian Harry Hill selects his list of the top alternative Christmas albums.
My Great Christmas Bake Off
Jo Wheatley, winner of this year's Great British Bake Off, offers Bryony Gordon some tips and recipes to cook up an extra special Christmas
Stylish headphone sets for Christmas
Whatever your style, we have the perfect set of headphones that will keep you all ears this Christmas.
Why Revs dread Christmas
Endless carols; inebriated worshippers; health and safety nightmares… for the vicars who inspired TV’s ‘Rev’, the season of goodwill only goes so far.
The best e-readers for Christmas
Ready to dive into the digital world? Katy Birchall selects the best e-readers for Christmas
Last-minute Christmas gift guide 2011
From festive crockery to winter woollies, toys, games and pampering treats, Jess Boyer presents the Daily Telegraph's last-minute Christmas gift guide for 2011.
Chop down that Christmas tree, Paxman!
The Newsnight tree row is a reflection on the decorations horror we all face at this time of year, believes Christopher Howse.
Edible Christmas present recipes
Walnuts in dates, Cinnamon and chilli chocolates, Candied clementines and more.
Boxing Day with Sophie Conran
The designer and food writer Sophie Conran invites hosts a Boxing Day lunch party.
Look on the bright side this Christmas
Forget Europe - could someone do something about those celebrity chefs mucking up a perfectly good turkey, asks Terry Wogan.
Dame Edna Everage in Dick Whittington
Charles Spencer review Dame Edna Everage in a panto blessed with moments of anarchic hilarity.
The Nutcracker backstage
Sophie de Rosée goes behind the scenes of The Royal Ballet's magical Christmas classic.
Christmas video
Christmas food tip: chestnut stuffing
The Telegraph's 'Kitchen Thinker' food writer says this can be used with Turkey or as a stand-alone dish for vegetarians at Christmas.
Christmas picture galleries 2011
The best Christmas crackers of 2011, part 2
The best of the best of Christmas crackers on the market, judged by Nicholas Parsons.
Christmas markets
Christmas Entertaining
The proof of the pies is in the eating
Xanthe Clay munches her way through shop-bought mince pies in search of ones as good as mother makes.
Christmas recipes: handmade presents
Nothing says 'Happy Christmas’ more eloquently than an edible delicacy, handmade with the recipient in mind. Check out our Christmas present recipes.
Christmas trifle recipe
A rich trifle with soft custard mingling with dark red fruits. I use frozen blackberries, blueberries, grapes – and figs if I can get them.
The best Christmas mince pie recipe
You can make your own mincemeat, adapting it to include more of the fruit you love. I tend to add a few chopped Medjool dates to shop-bought mincemeat, with a splash of sloe gin. You will need a bun tray and two cutters: one large enough to cut a disc that fits inside each mould, and one for the lid.
Boxing Day lunch: rice with spiced cream
A satisfying way to use up cold cuts of turkey (or other poultry or game). You can prepare this dish in half an hour.
Christmas lunch: braised red cabbage
You can make this up to two days in advance and reheat it in an ovenproof dish with a lid, for 45 minutes at 180C/gas mark 4.
Christmas lunch: sautéed leeks with walnuts and bacon
A quick dish to make just before serving. The powerful flavour of the leeks is balanced by the sweetness of pears; walnuts add Christmassy crunch.
Meccano for the digital generation
Meccano is holding its own in the video game age, 110 years since it first went on sale
Do you have £5,700 to spare this Christmas?
At nearly £6,000, Vertu's latest phone is a significant investment. So, what do you get for your money?
More Christmas gifts for petrolheads
The perfect motoring-inspired Christmas gifts for friends and family, from £10 to £400.
The best Christmas presents for a chef
Our Tried and Tested column sources the best gadgets, shops and food. Today: the best gifts for chefs this Christmas
Motorcyling must-haves at Christmas
A season's round-up of the best Christmas gift ideas for motocycling enthusiasts.
Make sure it's a hit when buying a gift for Miss
Buying a present for your child's teacher is the hardest Christmas task of all, says Victoria Lambert.
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