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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Hayley Spencer

Hosting this Christmas? Let us help you with the festive juggle

Man serving turkey to his friends at dining table
Comfort and joy at the festive dinner table. Photograph: Drazen Zigic/Getty Images

Whether you relish the role of Christmas host and do it every year, or it’s just come around to your turn, it’s guaranteed to raise those already high festive cortisol levels. From cramming everyone in to remembering all the dietary requirements, it’s rarely easy.

But seeing the whole crew under your own roof is always magical, and there’s plenty of prep you can do ahead of time to make things easier. Here’s how.

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