The Christmas holiday is a time spent with loved ones and if your relatives live far away from one another, it can end up with families staying the night - especially if booze is involved. But family reunions aren't always easy and spending long periods of time together - often with family members that don't regularly mix - under one busy roof could be a cause for conflict.
A boundaries expert has highlighted her top tips to create a calming atmosphere - from important table seating arrangements for Christmas Day dinner to avoiding certain hot topics of conversation. Meanwhile, Debrette's, the authority on British etiquette and behaviour, has highlighted the importance of making your guests feel comfortable for a more enjoyable stay for you and your visitors.
It can often be the smallest of gestures that can make guests feel thought about, Lucy Hume, head of content at Debrett's, told the Mirror: "If you're hosting guests, it sounds obvious, but it's always worth factoring in their comfort as well as your own - make sure they're really well catered for."
