This year’s Simply Christmas is packed with decorating trends, festive features and seasonal hacks, and comes with two bonus magazines full of gift inspiration and delicious recipes. There are tours inside beautiful seasonal homes, advice for stress-free entertaining, as well as a weekly countdown planner so you can enjoy your most magical, memorable Christmas yet.
Merry Christmas!
2026 CALENDAR Start planning your 2026 today! • Get ahead with your festive preparations for next year with this essential 12-month countdown
Simply Christmas 2025
Time to savour CHRISTMAS • Get into the festive spirit early and put the joy back into planning food, gifts and décor
Opulent LOOK • Timeless statement pieces make for an impactful festive backdrop this year
Natural NOEL • Rustic, earthy picks make for low key, elegant and sustainable Christmas décor
Dine in style • Gisela Graham, Creative Director at her namesake shopping emporium, giselagraham.co.uk, knows a thing or two about festive tablescaping
GISELA’S TOP TIPS FOR ADDING MAGIC • The winter season offers ample opportunity to indulge in creativity – try these ideas
Traditional EUROPEAN GRANDEUR • De Katshuis, the home of Dutch interior designers, is a masterclass in luxurious yet lived-in festive decor
Christmas AT SEA • Cruising during the festive season can be a truly magical experience
WIN! A GERMAN CHRISTMAS 2026 CRUISE! • DISCOVER THE WONDER OF THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH A SIX-NIGHT CRUISE, COURTESY OF FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES
Christmas CLASSIC • For a nostalgic Christmas feel, stick with reds and greens alongside seasonal icons
Quintessential COUNTRY CHRISTMAS • A warm, welcoming ambience awaits you in this cosy Grade II listed thatch decorated for winter gatherings
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30 seasonal HACKS TO BANISH WINTER STRESS • Our pick of great ideas to keep festive frazzle at bay, while helping the planet and keeping costs down
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Merry Scottish CHRISTMAS • Edinburgh Castle is renowned for its festivities. But it wasn’t always this way. In fact, one famous man banned it entirely…
DIARY DATES • Visit these Christmas events while you’re in Edinburgh
Your guide to CHRISTMAS HOSTING • All the tips and tricks to give your guests a memorable festive season, from prepping your space to creating a magical atmosphere
Royal Christmas WELL-WISHES • The Windsor women embody the true meaning of Christmas, giving their time, energy and resources to inspiring, worthwhile causes
THE BOYS AREN’T BAD EITHER! • The male royals are also proving kings of compassion with their festive diaries
GIFT A GOOD CAUSE • Five Christmas presents, which support royal charities and organisations
Simply the best CHRISTMAS MARKETS • Wrap up warm and do your shopping in the most atmospheric way possible! Here’s our pick of Christmas markets in the UK and Europe
Top European CHRISTMAS MARKETS • Fancy flying further afield? These continental cities excel at Christmas festivities…
O Christmas TREE • The ultimate guide to choosing, styling and caring for your Christmas tree this festive season, whether it’s real or faux, decorated to the max or more au naturel
POPULAR TREE TYPES • Christmas trees come in every shape, size and colour. Whether you choose a real tree or an artificial one you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s our guide to what to look out for…
TREE SKIRTS • Five reasons why you should get a pretty tree base
22 ways TO BE HEALTHY OVER CHRISTMAS • …(but...