With Christmas 2013 just around the corner, it's time to get ready for the festive season. From presents to markets and advent calendars to homemade crackers, we've put together the ultimate guide to this year's holiday...
Gifts
Christmas shopping on Sloane Street
Events
The best Christmas markets to visit 2013
The best charity Christmas carol concerts
Decorations
Top 10 Christmas advent calendars
How to make your own Christmas crackers
Food
Delicious Christmas recipes to download
The very best festive jams and preserves
Simon Hopkinson suggests a new Christmas lunch
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