Count down to the big day with a striking DIY Advent calendar that's sure to ignite the festive mood.

5 cool Advent calendars to craft up before Christmas

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If you're craving the comfort of shortbread cookies but looking for some extra bite, try our holiday spiced variation on these classic Christmas cookies.

Christmas cookies - Holiday spiced shortbread cookies

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Refresh your home for the holidays with knit blankets, classic stockings, festive banners and more. Here are 8 decorating ideas for the month of December.

Decorating ideas: 8 ways to love your home for December

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Our health expert advises which drinks to avoid and what supplements to load up on to provide natural hangover cures before the long weekend.

Four natural hangover cures that work

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From cranberry sauce to gravy stains, we've got cleaning solutions for the most common holiday messes. Get the DIY tips in this holiday stain removal guide.

Holiday stain removal guide

From cranberry sauce to gravy stains, we've got cleaning solutions for the most common holiday messes

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5 cool Advent calendars to craft up before Christmas

Holiday spiced shortbread cookies

8 ways to love your home for December

4 natural hangover cures that work

Holiday stain removal guide