All things being well, we’re about to experience our first Christmas with proper blowout parties and endless extended family for three years. And the world has chosen now to hit us with the worst cost-of-living crisis we’ve seen in decades, strikes in almost any industry you can think of, a devastating war in Europe — and a turkey shortage.
Suddenly all those lavish tablescaping dreams we might have been nurturing since last year’s festive washout seem out of touch. Spending loads on decorating for one day of the year is unthinkable when so many are having to frequent food banks. And besides, Christmas — with all its childhood nostalgia and ancient traditions — is possibly the best time of year to get creative and make your own. You needn’t spend much to have an enviable, show-stopping festive home, just find a touch of resourcefulness and a willingness to get creative. If it all goes a bit awry, well we’re living through the Winter of Discontent 2.0 — just call it punk.
