How to host a stress-free family Christmas

Close friends and cosy old relatives can generally ignore the failings in our day-to-day domestic round. However, Christmas delivers up all sorts of boarders, and some not so forgiving. If you are centred enough not to care, Carol, Aileen, and Esther have some lovely features over the pages. Otherwise, fix on that sparkling smile and jig two steps ahead with my tips for the truly terrified host family.