http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/ News Shopper /christmas/features/ en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:47:55 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:47:55 +0000 http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/resources/images/1000734/?type=rsslogo http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/ http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/4759287.Christmas__Clinging_to_old_food_traditions/?ref=rss All havoc can break loose on Christmas Day if anyone dares to try and mess with the lunch routine. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:25:03 +0000 1a1e869f3f7b8f0423e0dca17f1b45f2 http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/4754824.Christmas__How_to_put_your_party_on_the_social_map/?ref=rss It’s about an hour after the first guest arrived and everyone’s still politely finding out what other guests ‘do’ - nodding sagely and nibbling at peanuts. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:34:09 +0000 396c83269d74265d92f1a5403332040f http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/4754838.Christmas__Surviving_the_nativity___beginner___s_guide_to_etiquette_at_the_school_production/?ref=rss Have your offspring ever caught you saying – or doing – anything you and the other half shouldn’t have been saying – or doing – in front of them? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:43:30 +0000 edd88fcd29d45f4b0bcca8629c0b8666 http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/4754860.Christmas__Will_social_networking_sites_spell_the_end_for_family_festive_times_/?ref=rss The way we celebrate Christmas has changed immensely over the years. Before the introduction of television, families would gather for the festive season and entertain each other with recitals, parlour games, card games, walks, meals - or a combination of all five. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:54:21 +0000 6016ced23362dee0683161b686ecf9f9 http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/4754875.Christmas__Evolution_explains_why_blokes_can___t_hack_it_at_Christmas/?ref=rss Will relations with the other half flourish at this time of year, or will perceived mutual shortcomings leave things as frosty as a December morning? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:01:05 +0000 359cba9ec91b1da4573b84bba74fa608 http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/4754908.Christmas__KISS___Keep_It_Simple__Stupid/?ref=rss The oldest chat-up line in the book seems very appropriate at this time of year. "Do you come here often?" Well, yes, every December as a matter of fact. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:14:05 +0000 5b0a71f737ea79428f1d280023d65650 http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/4754917.Christmas__Choosing_and_decorating_your_tree/?ref=rss It’s the one tree you don’t want to hug, even if that is your thing. A prickly presence in the corner of your living room for four or five weeks, and then a reluctant recluse in the garden as you seek to hang on to it for next year. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:18:52 +0000 981eda5689a7059ee8626ff398aad134 http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/3834918.Anthea_Turner_counts_down_to_the_perfect_Christmas/?ref=rss If the mere thought of the festive season brings you out in a cold sweat, then you need our eight-week Christmas countdown. Self-proclaimed perfect housewife Anthea Turner shares her tips for a stress-free Christmas. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:54:38 +0000 16f9fe54b6018875869ec3649be12ea6 http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/1835836.Green_Christmas_wrapping__/?ref=rss It is estimated that over Christmas as much as 83 square km of wrapping paper will end up in UK rubbish bins. Wouldn't it be great if we could recycle it, where possible? Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:27:00 +0000 5fbceed3293d2e86c11390137c13744c http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/christmas/features/1830031.Quick_fix_beauty_tips/?ref=rss Everyone wants to look good for Christmas. If it's the one time of year that we get together with extended family then it's important to try and feel at our best and to be confident in ourselves about the way we look and feel. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:49:00 +0000 3ba9680ab538f24b658f346cc25c57fd