Xmas
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Festive fun! 10 family activities to do this Christmas
From a winter light trail to ice skating and even meeting with jolly Mr Claus himself - discover the top festive things to do locally this Christmas week!
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25 festive films to get you in Christmas spirit
'Tis the season to hit the Baileys and get on a Christmas movie marathon. Here are 25 festive films for your viewing pleasure – full fat cheesy and dairy free.
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Are We Having Fun Yet? Highs & lows of the nativity
In an extract from her hilarious new book, Lucy Mangan tells the all-too-familiar tale of a Christmas nativity, from the sublime to the ridiculous
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NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS TO BOOK NOW
Say so long to 2021 and welcome 2022 in style with glitz, glamour and plenty of fizz. From a Bond themed night to a Burlesque party, a Michelin-starred meal and more, here's the most fabulous events to book for New Year's eve.
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Make this: Scenic Supper Hot Mulled Gin
Want to know the winter warmer we're necking at Muddy this Christmas? This spicy delight direct from the gourmands at Scenic Supper is utterly delicious.
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COOL YULE! FREE FUN FESTIVE THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH
No more bah humbug! Crank up Mariah, grab a mince pie and plan some festive fun. Plus, all these activities are either free or just a fiver! Ho ho ho!
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Christmas gift guide: for pets
We've found 12 fab stocking fillers for the furry (and scaly and hairy) members of the family. Share the Christmas love with these animal crackers.
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Books you’ll love to read this December
On the lookout for a good read or scouring the shelves for Christmas gifts? The team at Quinns Bookshop are in the know – here’s their pick of the best books to read during the festive season
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Anja Dunk’s Advent bake: the perfect Christmas biscuit
The Insta-star chef has brought out a gorgeous festive book of baking. Not only has she shared a delish (and pretty) recipe with us, but she's offered three copies of her latest cookbook to Muddy readers!
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Christmas gift guide: food & drink
For fine foodies, greedy gobblers, gin-drinkers and sugar-heads alike, this is the ultimate 2021 food and drink gift guide. The turkey isn't the only thing that'll be stuffed this Christmas...
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The best things on TV this Christmas
'Tis the season to ignore your loved ones and whack on the telly. From David Tennant circumnavigating the world to the new series of Emily in Paris, here's what's worth watching.
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The ultimate Christmas gravy recipe
Jack Stein's simple get-ahead recipe is time saving and might just be the best gravy you've ever tasted
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Shop local! Gorgeous gift ideas from local indies
Great gift ideas for guys, gals, babies and teens all supporting brilliant local independent businesses in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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12 festive winter light trails: Rutland, Leicestershire and beyond
You glow, girl! At least, you will at one of these fabulously festive light trails to visit this festive season. Scarf on, boots strapped: let's admire some twinkling.
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Christmas gift guide: for him
What to buy the bloke who has everything (or 'wants nothing')? We've sorted his Christmas list with 25 cool gifting ideas from independent brands and businesses across the Muddy counties
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14 PLACES TO MEET SANTA IN RUTLAND AND LEICESTERSHIRE THIS CHRISTMAS
It's a moment we all remember from childhood - so make it a cracker, with fab local grottos, steam trains, magical winter wonderlands to breakfast with the man himself!
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Your festive guide to the big smoke this Christmas
Eat, drink, and be merry in the capital this festive season with our holly jolly hitlist. From glam pop-ups and glittering fairgrounds to cocktails and carols, here's the best of the best.
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OH YES THEY ARE! 13 PANTOMIMES TO BOOK NOW!
Love 'em or hate 'em, pantos are back this year. So dig out your stripy tights, winkle pickers, false eyelashes and wiggery, and book in for one of these local productions.
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Christmas gift guide: for kids
Time to get cracking on the Crimbo presents! Nail your shopping for nippers with this curated guide of the sweetest gifts from indie brands and businesses.
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The Best Christmas Advent Calendars
Open the door to some fun and alternative options - there's one for everyone!
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Christmas gift guide: For Her
Aunts, mums, grandmas, sisters and your girl posse all covered for Crimbo, plus some spot-on suggestions for gifts to self. Ho ho ho!
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Letterbox love: 47 gifts to send to their door
Choose from these gorgeous artisan present boxes, sent nationwide, from bespoke biscuits to gin and chocolate, and pamper packs to paperbacks. That's Christmas sorted.
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John Lewis and M&S Christmas ads are here – which is your favourite?
It's that time of year again folks! Our two high street favourites are back with their festive telly offerings for 2021 - but which gets your vote?
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Christmas gift guide: for tweens & teens
Wondering what to get those mopey teens? From TikTok gadgets to trendy fashion to the all-important skincare, here are 28 hand-picked gift ideas they'll love (even if they won't admit it).