WW | Christmas 2012

Classic Christmas cakesNothing says Christmas like a plump and juicy pudding or rich and decadent fruitcake. Julie Goodwin's ChristmasMasterchef mum Julie Goodwin shares her favourite recipes to help you have your best Christmas ever. Edible Christmas giftsWhat do you get the person who has everything? Food of course! Here are our best food for gifts recipes.
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Make your own native Christmas wreathCelebrate our beautiful Australian native flowers this Christmas with this stunning homemade wreath. Christmas cocktailsAdd some elegance to your Christmas celebrations with these delicious cocktails. Make your own advent calendarTired of buying cheap advent calendars with no imagination? This gorgeous homemade treat will delight children and adults alike - and it's so simple to make! Christmas meat recipesWhether you opt for traditional turkey or dish up a different meat for the big day, find inspiration here. Rustic homemade Christmas bonbonsWhy waste money on store-bought bonbons stuffed with cheap plastic gifts when you could make your own designer versions? Instructions here. Sweets, treats and eatsLooking for something tasty and festive to cook? Here are our most delicious Christmassy treats! Make your own festive paper garlandGive your home a unique and elegant look this festive season with these unusual garlands. Easy gingerbread houseIt looks great, tastes even better, is a whole lot of fun to make, and most importantly - it's easy. How to host the perfect Christmas dinnerEntertaining can be stressful at the best of times, especially at Christmas. Here are some tips and reminders to help you host the perfect Christmas dinner.
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Super simple DIY Christmas stockingsBring back the Christmas stocking tradition this year with these simple and adorable homemade versions. Fabulous finger foodEntertaining is stressful at the best of times, but at Christmas it can become a total nightmare. These simple and budget-conscious canapes will ensure your party starts with a bang. Mince pies three waysMake this classic Christmas favourite three ways for something different this festive season. Quince glazed hamEvery Christmas, our readers ask us for our best ham recipe. Well, here it is! How to avoid a financial hangover this ChristmasThere's nothing better than seeing loved ones' faces light up on Christmas morning, when they open their presents. And while giving gifts is a great way to show we care, it's very easy to overspend. Christmas cake trouble-shootersAre you having trouble cooking the perfect Christmas cake? Our experts troubleshoot your problems here. Christmas chaos: Dealing with difficult family membersChristmas preparations are stressful enough, even before family members start to arrive and add their 'colourful' personalities to the mix. Learn how to handle difficult relatives here. My Christmas carol nightmareIt would be almost impossible to besmirch the beauty of Martin Place in Sydney on Christmas Eve but my sister Shelley and I gave it a red hot go. How to stay slim, healthy and happy this ChristmasLooking forward to Christmas cheer, but dreading the aftermath? Professor Kerryn Phelps advises on how to avoid the season's excesses. Christmas cooking countdownFeeling overwhelmed by how fast Christmas is approaching? If you're losing track of time and need help organising your thoughts, this Christmas Countdown timetable might just be the answer. Christmas crises of the garden varietySomehow December always has its share of minor crises, including Christmas ones: nothing dramatic but enough to add to the stress levels from sore feet, too much heat and what to buy Aunt Ethel. Beat the Christmas bluesNot feeling so festive this holiday season? Cure your seasonal sadness with our top 10 tips. Choose a native for your Christmas treeIn these dry times the hardiest living Christmas tree you can get is going to be a native one. Fit in fitness this ChristmasThis month we asked sports medicine expert Dr George Janko, McKinnon Sports Medicine for his team's top lifestyle and fitness tips for surviving this silly season. Christmas presents from the gardenWhy not source some original gifts from your very own garden this year? A great way to save pennies and have fun. Seven tips to survive Christmas'Tis the season to have too much to do and no time to do it. These ideas will help you curb spending, reduce stress, and make Christmas more fun and less frustrating. How to have a happier ChristmasChristmas can be a nerve-wracking experience, even for those who claim to enjoy it. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls. Christmas for petsJames Ramsden gives his tips for a happy holiday season with your pets. A tale of two ChristmasesTwo Christmases from opposite ends of the earth and opposite ends of my adulthood, writes Nikki Gemmell. An outback ChristmasThe Weekly travelled to the outback to bring you this special bush Christmas feast.

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