Christmas Cake Kit, £20What could be finer than creating your very own Christmas cake with a little help from Fortnum & Mason? Doing it yourself in style also means you can omit any pesky adult ingredients that your child doesn't enjoy.Available in store from Fortnum & Mason.

bitter sibling rivalry with Tennant’s identical twin brother (they’re getting their money’s worth), a bevy of song-and-dance routines, and a birth in a manger. Feelgood festive fun for all the family.Nativity 2 (U) is in cinemas now. More festive fun

Christmas Crown, from £25This playful crown, by Oeuf NYC, doubles as an ear warmer, keeping mother and child happy.Available at Oeuf.

Go festive with foodWhat better way to conjure up some festive spirit than by making your own delicious decorations or edible gifts?Home baking is also a great activity to enjoy with your child - all the fun of measuring and weighing, the joy

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Hi, it's me, Joe.Don't know about you but I am getting into the festive spirit bigtime! So much so that I am even willing to put sartorial elegance aside for the sake of appearing suitably Christmassy and as such am donning my very own Christmas

This is my mother’s excellent Christmas pudding that’s based upon the British royal family’s sumptuous recipe. Like all Christmas puddings, it’s best made a month or so before the big day, as the taste improves as it matures. Makes 2, each serving 8

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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, coordination and confidence – it’s really fun and can become a lovely festive family tradition with the number of seasonal open-air ice rinks around the country growing every year.Follow our handy guide to make if fun for all the familyDress the part A nice