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Anna Richardson

‘How can I ensure my sister-in-law doesn’t outstay her welcome at Christmas?’

A headshot of woman&home columnist Anna Richardson is overlaid beside a photo of two women carrying a Christmas turkey to the table, with just their hands and arms visible.

Today marks one month until Christmas Day, and with the excitement and nostalgia for the season building, the anxiety about hosting friends and family can also begin to bubble up.

Following expert Christmas hosting tips and preparing your home and pantry well in advance of your guests' arrival can certainly help you to feel more in control and on top of things, alleviating some tension. But how can you prepare for the guest that tends to overstay their welcome, expecting to be waited on rather than being a good guest and offering to help?

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