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Christmas survival guide

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The run-up to Christmas is a frantic time. All the planning, partying and present-buying leaves us feeling frazzled, and can stop us enjoying what is meant to be a time of closeness with the people we love. Stay stress-free and make this year the Christmas of peace and love

tree Your place or mine?
'Tis the season to be jolly and we all know what to expect: Christmas cards and silly hats, mince pies and mulled wine, and festive family get-togethers.

One of the biggest dilemmas for couples is which family to celebrate with - the in-laws or your own family? The choice is yours...

Sick of tradition and need a break from your mum's turkey? Why not spend the day with friends?

If you've had enough of all the festive fun, read why one iVillager prefers to celebrate Christmas alone



tree Party on

Whether you prop up the bar or hang out in the loo with the girls, do the Christmas party season in style



tree Avoid festive flare-ups
Relate, the couples' counselling service, receives more calls at Christmas than at any other time of the year. Susan Quilliam offers advice for coping with a family Christmas and tips for staying cool this Yule

Don't get bogged down by the festivities. Make sure you have the Christmas you really want

tree Love tips
Romance at Christmas? Bah-humbug. Most of us feel too bloated to move, let alone make love. Susan Quilliam offers advice for couples on how to make time for love

Being single at Christmas doesn't have to feel like an endurance test. Here's how to have a marvellous New Year's Eve

tree Coping with Christmas
The festive season can be an enormously stressful time and not everyone is in the mood to be jolly. For whatever reason you find Christmas difficult, help at hand


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