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ADVENT CALENDAR: This week's cover is a beautiful, traditional Advent calendar, with 24 windows to open — behind each one a new delight.
CHRISTMAS FEASTS: Top chefs share their Christmas recipes.
CHRISTMAS DRINKING: As above, except with oenophiles and bon viveurs sharing their seasonal tipples.
TRUFFLE HUNTING: Tom Parker Bowles on the pungent white truffle.
GINGERBREAD: Rosie Goodwin on the origins of a sweet treat, and its festive connections.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Truly wonderful and refreshingly different gifts for everyone.
BEAUTIFUL BRITAIN: The High Weald, home of Winnie The Pooh, is this week's AONB.
HOLMES, SWEET HOLMES: The detective's eye for architecture is oft overlooked.
LETTERS FROM A LEGEND: JRR Tolkien's letters to his children from the North Pole.
GROW YOUR OWN DECORATIONS: Val Bourne on how to repurpose your plants for Christmas cheer.
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Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country LifeWe take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
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Exploring the countryside is essential for our wellbeing, but Right to Roam is going backwardsCampaigners in England often point to Scotland as an example of how brilliantly Right to Roam works, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, says Patrick Galbraith.
