goodtoknow's A-Z of Christmas

Still in a flap about getting everything sorted in time? Use the goodtoknow A-Z of Christmas as your ultimate festive checklist

Christmas A-Z

Still in a flap about getting everything sorted in time? Use the goodtoknow A-Z of Christmas as your ultimate festive checklist

Still in a flap about getting everything sorted in time? Use our A-Z of Christmas as your ultimate festive checklist.

A is for angel

These angelic Christmas angels go at the top of your Christmas tree and are easy to make from mini terracotta pots. The kids love getting stuck into crafts at Christmas, especially if you make it a family event with Christmas music playing in the background.

B is for best value

Christmas A-Z

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We all know that Christmas costs a fortune - so we're dedicated to making sure you get the most from your money. Make sure you use our guides to getting the best value Christmas outfits for kids, artificial Christmas trees and more Christmas bargains.

C is for cashback

Cashback deals

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Christmas is the perfect time to start using cashback as you'll earn money on things you were going to buy anyway. Find out more about what cashback is and how it works.

D is for Christmas dinner

Christmas dinner

Roast turkey with all the trimmings is one of the best things about Christmas day! Do you have a traditional menu or do you like to try something new each year? See our collection of Christmas recipes and menus for some ideas. To avoid stress in the kitchen on the big day see what you can make in advance.

E is for eggnog

Eggnog

What's more festive than a glass of boozy eggnog. Try our recipe to make the perfect winter warmer.

F is for family

Christmas A-Z

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Get the family excited in the run up to the big day with things to make and do for Christmas that involve everyone, from Christmas crafts to a family trip to see Santa.

G is for grotto

Christmas A-Z

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Grottos are where you can take the kids to see Santa in a Winter Wonderland complete with fake snow, his little helpers and his sack of presents. A trip to Santa's grotto is enough to boost everyone's Christmas spirits, including yours, so find your local Santa's grotto this year, with our UK guide.

H is for home

Christmas A-Z

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Have you decorated your home for Christmas? Whether you've put up a few decorations this year or have covered your grotto in twinkling fairy lights, send in your snaps for a chance to win a £250 PhotoBox voucher.

I is for ice skating

Christmas A-Z

Ice skating is great fun for the whole family. And it doesn't matter if you fall over a few times. With ice all around you and your mittens on, a trip to your local ice rink will do wonders to get you all in the Christmas mood (and work off that Christmas dinner too).

J is for jingle bells

Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells anyone? Christmas just isn't Christmas without some good old fashioned Christmas songs. Take a look at our playlist of your favourite Christmas songs - we'll be cooking along to these classics on Christmas Day!

K is for knitting

Christmas A-Z

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Knit gifts for Christmas made with love. Our collection of FREE knitting patterns include a cute Peppa pig-inspired toy for the kids and baby booties for new arrivals.

L is for leftovers

Quick Fry Mango Turkey

We all buy too much food at Christmas. Get creative with your leftovers, turn choccies into one of our chocolate recipes and rustle up a delicious turkey curry and bubble and squeak with the leftovers from dinner to get your money's worth.

M is for money

Piggy bank with a santa hat on

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Make sure you've still got some money left by January! Our money saver section is here to help. Get bargains on stocking fillers, food, Christmas outfits and more from our cheap Christmas page.

N is for night before Christmas

Salmon en croute

When your head's full of Christmas Day lunch plans, it can be easy to forget about feeding the family on Christmas Eve. Our tasty salmon en croute is the perfect traditional meal to keep the hoards happy.

O is for oranges

Christmas money saving

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Press some cloves into an orange and tie a ribbon around it for a super cheap Christmas decoration which will give your home a lovely festive scent. We've got 49 more Christmas tips to help you save money.

P is for party food

Chilly Philly Potato Cakes

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There are always people popping over at Christmas so even if you're not throwing a party this year, our bite-sized party food recipes will come in very handy. 

Q is for quiz

Christmas A-Z

Gather the family around for our big Christmas quiz, and some post-Christmas dinner entertainment.

R is for roast turkey

Phil Vickery's saffron turkey

Still not quite decided how to do the turkey this year? You're loving our recipes from celeb chefs like this saffron turkey with cranberry stuffing from Phil Vickery or Gordon's roast turkey with lemon, parsley and garlic.

S is for stockings

Christmas money saving:

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goodtoknow user Jayne says: 'Pad stockings with things you'd have to buy or replace each year anyway, like wellies, pyjamas, shampoo and soaps (as well as some treats of course).' If you need some inspiration for stocking fillers, try our gallery of 100 stocking fillers under a fiver.

T is for toys

Dream Toys 2011

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What toys are your kids desperate for this year? We've found the top 12 most popular toys and searched high and low to find the cheapest places to buy them. We're checking the prices every week, so we'll always be able to tell you the best place to buy.

U is for under the Christmas tree

Christmas gift tags

Save money this year by printing out our free Christmas gift tags for your beautifully-wrapped presents under the Christmas tree.

V is for vouchers

Christmas money saving:

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Whether you're eating out or buying gifts online, don't forget to check for a great money-saving voucher first. Sign up to Quidco or find out more about what Quidco is and how it works.

W is for wrapping

Christmas A-Z

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Wrap your Christmas presents in beautiful parcels to put under the tree with our Christmas gift wrap ideas. Perfect if you have tricky presents to disguise!

X is for X Factor Christmas single

X Factor

Hands up who was pleased that Little Mix won this year's X Factor. We predict big things for the newest girl band on the block but will you or the kids' be buying their Christmas single? If you missed your Saturday night in front of X Factor this week, take a look back at some of the weirdest moments from the series.

Y is for yule log

Chocolate yule log

You can never have too much chocolate at Christmas and what's more festive than a chocolate yule log? Have a go at making your own with our easy recipes.

Z is for Zavvi

Discount vouchers: Zavvi

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Zavvi is just one of the thousands of retailers you can earn cashback with through Quidco. You'll earn up to 7% cashback on all your purchases at Zavvi, plus you'll be able to take advantage of their great prices on music, film and more.

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