Christmas

The festive season all too often strains good manners to the limit.  The expectations that everyone will behave well on this much-hyped 'special day' are high, but the cloying claustrophobia of family get-togethers can easily lead to tension, cross words and disharmony.

If you are hosting a family day, follow our Golden Rules to avoid common pitfalls and get the best out of the day.

Being a Christmas guest also demands deep reserves of tact and understanding. Our guide to Christmas Guest Etiquette will help you get the festive season off to a flying start.

The Twelve Rules of Christmas

Our top tips for minding your manners and surviving the festive season

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Christmas Cards

The annual ritual of sending out Christmas cards need not be an oppressive duty.

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Round Robins

Most usually included in Christmas cards, round robin newsletters are best avoided.

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Golden Rules for Hosting Christmas

Follow our tips to make the Christmas juggling act a bit easier...

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Christmas Guest Etiquette

How to be the perfect guest and ensure the festive season goes with a swing...

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Christmas Presents

How to avoid present traumas on Christmas morning...

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Christmas Tipping

The annual tipping ritual, and how to negotiate it...

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The Christmas Spirit

It's easy to be Scrooge-like about Christmas, and sometimes it feels like the whole world is conspiring to help…

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