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Scrumptious Christmas treats
By Annie Rigg on 05/11/2010 10:56:28
These cookies and cake are festive, fun and fabulously tasty
Frosty The Snowman IngredientsFor the medium-sized cake (to fit an 18cm round cake tin)175g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened175g (6oz) caster sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract175g (6oz) plain flour3 tsp baking powderA pinch of salt3 tbsp milk (at room temperature)F...
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Five of the best children's Christmas jumpers
By Judith Wilkinson on 03/12/2012 12:23:08
We have selected our favourite festive knitwear for the party season
Red reindeer sweater, from £13Stand out from the crowd in an adorable red-nosed reindeer jumper from Next. From £13.
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Celebrate the new year in Lanzarote
By Judith Wilkinson on 10/12/2012 14:48:23
Enjoy a festive fiesta at the Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort
Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort The festive season kicks off on December 7 at the Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort in Lanzarote, with a cocktail party and ceremony to switch on the Christmas lights, followed by an exciting array of shows, events
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Hip hop in Berlin
By Kate Donoughue on 02/11/2011 13:40:42
Germany's capital city offers a cool festive break
Enjoy the many delights of Berlin, one of Europe’s coolest cities. The concierge service at a festive Hotel de Rome can arrange for young fashionistas to make a bag at the workshop of iconic label Milk, and budding Banksys can join a tour
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You're invited to a Christmas party
By Catherine Hudson on 01/12/2011 15:22:49
Celebrate the start of the festive period with a gorgeous party at Marie-Chantal
Pick up a party dress or two and celebrate Christmas with beautiful childrenswear label Marie-Chantal on December 1 and 2. With lots of Christmas nibbles and drinks on offer and 20 per cent off all partywear, the celebrations are sure to go off with a bang. Plus, there is the cha...
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Prague in Spring for familes
By Judith Wilkinson on 12/02/2013 14:55:49
Why Prague's Easter markets and festivities are perfect for a short family break
Prague's colourful Easter markets are open daily from mid-March to the beginning of April. Children will love the cabin in the picturesque Old Town Square, where they can create Easter chicks and paint eggs. Recharge at the Augustine Hotel, where younger guests receive their own ...
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Marcus Wareing’s Boxing day pies
By on 22/11/2012 15:20:00
A festive family recipe perfect for using up Christmas leftovers
for the steam to escape.Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Once cooked, allow to rest for a couple of minutes then serve the pies with a dollop of cranberry sauce, if you have any left.More festive recipes from celebrity chefs
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Cairngorms in Scotland
By Junior on 08/08/2011 11:32:04
Feel the festive spirit by visiting a reindeer and polar bear at Cairngorms in Scotland
If snow glistening in the pine trees, stunning views across the countryside and roaring log fires keeping you warm sounds like the perfect Christmas scene, then head to the Cairngorms in Scotland. To get into the Christmas spirit, children can visit the Cairngorm reindeer, join F...
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Germany’s first feng-shui inspired Christmas market
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/11/2011 16:06:11
Festive shopping at the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg is a tranquil affair
‘Frenzied’ and ‘frantic’ are two words that might well spring to mind when you think about Christmas shopping. But at the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, situated on the outskirts of Cologne, things couldn’t be calmer or more convivial... From December 9–11, the courtyard outside th...
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Joe Blogs Big Advent Countdown: Day 13
By Joe on 13/12/2011 17:18:44
More than halfway through the festive kerfuffle and the competition is really hotting up…
Hi, it's me, Joe.And yes, I know I've got bed hair today, but I seem to have got somewhat dishevelled during the night. Ho hum. And now as the competition is really hotting up, I'm pleased to say that today's entrants have put a smile on my face and a spring in my step (not to me...
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