Simply Christmas - Christmas Issue 2026 - Holiday guide and home inspiration

Oct 10, 2026

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Simply Christmas tenth edition brings together gift ideas, delicious recipes, festive hacks, and the latest trends to make the season stress-free and fun. Readers can explore two home tours for style inspiration, plus an ultimate greenery guide covering choosing a Christmas tree, foraging foliage, and making decorations. Additional features include a behind-the-scenes look at Bridgerton’s Ham House & Gardens, visits to major Christmas markets, craft projects for entertaining, and royal tradition spotlights, supported by a weekly countdown planner and wellbeing advice.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

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Pages176

Reading Time4 h 31 min

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Simply Christmas

Royal Christmas Traditions

Great reads and clever ideas - PLUS two stunning Christmas homes

Christmas countdown!

Homes & Trends

Family & Lifestyle

Christmas Making

Christmas calm at The Old Bakery

Artist Pauline Kick brings atmosphere to her home

Cosy Scandinavian getaway

Clever Christmas Hacks

Find your festive style

Visit grand TV location houses

Festive markets in Europe and the UK

A guide to greenery

Impress your guests craft projects

Natural and sustainable is at the heart ofTirGlas. Specialising in hand dyed yarn using only natural dyes, we also provide dye workshops. Traditionally woven Welsh blankets and handmade leather goods, the ultimate organisers for all your knitting essentials. [www.tirglas.co.uk](www.tirglas.co.uk) COVER PHOTO Getty Images . MAIN PIC Lise Mari Stang-Jacobsen/ l iv ing4med ia . RIGHT Clockwise f rom bottom left : Cathe r ine Jane Des igns, Heaven ly Homes & Ga rdens, N kuku, Next, Adams & Mack, N kuku . See pages 1 3-41 fo r info . Welcome to your best Christmas yet! Merry Christmas! Are you ready for a truly magical Christmas? We have everything you need to make it stress-free, full of fun, and stacked with inspiration. This is the tenth edition of Simply Christmas and we've packed the pages with everything you need to enjoy the season to the max, from gift inspiration, delicious recipes, festive hacks and all the latest trends. Take a look at our two stunning home tours with tips for how to get each look, as well as the ultimate guide to festive greenery – from choosing a Christmas tree to foraging for foliage to make your own decorations. We take a peek behind the scenes at Bridgerton's Ham House & Gardens in London, and take a trip around must-visit Christmas markets. Impress your guests with our crafts section, centred on a fabulous tablescape, and discover how the royals traditionally enjoy festivities. With a weekly countdown planner to keep you organised, expert advice, and suggestions for prioritising your wellbeing this winter, we want you to feel all the wonder and anticipation from a place of calm! Wishing you joy this Christmas and beyond, Lara Watson e d i t o r 3 Simply Christmas ROYAL CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS See p62 I N T H I S I S S U E Great readsand clever ideas PLUS two stunning Christmas homes to inspire you – a former Dutch bakery and a forest cabin in the mountains of Norway 14 58 72 26 Christmas calm at The Old Bakery Artist Pauline Kick brings atmosphere to her home 78 82 86 34 Cosy Scandinavian getaway Tanja de Maesschalk’s cabin is a winter sanctuary 4 Simply Christmas C O N T E N T S 30 CLEVER CHRISTMAS HACKS See p52 FIND YOUR FESTIVE STYLE From p13 52 67 VISIT GRAND TV LOCATION HOUSES See p46 08 Christmas countdown! 42 Enter our prize draws – including a luxury festive getaway for two! 13 HOMES & TRENDS 14 Trend: Classic Yuletide 18 Trend: Magic forest 22 Trend: Jolly holly 26 Home: The Old Bakery, the Netherlands 32 Shopping: Rustic 34 Home: Alpine cabin getaway, Norway 40 Shopping: Scandi 46 FAMILY & LIFESTYLE 46 Behind the scenes at Bridgerton’s Ham House 52 30 hacks to save Christmas 58 A season of healing 62 Royal traditions 67 Festive markets in Europe and the UK 72 A guide to greenery 78 12 cheats for a healthier Christmas 95 Rudolph’s Highland home 98 Global gift-giving 81 CHRISTMAS MAKING 82 Making magic 86 Impress your guests craft projects 93 Gifts for crafters Turn over to see what’s in your bonus magazines… 5 Simply Christmas 03 04 10 08 87 16 TWO ADDITIONAL MAGAZINES Loose inside the wrap 20 89 EDITORIAL Editor Lara Watson Art Editors Tina Prior, Annelise Brant Contributors Vicki Atkinson, Sophia Cano, Lorna Fairey, Tiffany Francis-Baker, Charlie Moorby, Teri Muncey, Kerry Parnell, Caroline Rowland, Sienna Samra, Lottie Storey, Chris Sutch, Sally Wyatt ADVERTISING Call 0117 300 8206 Head of Market and Display Claire Hawkins Brand Partner Emily Savill CONTENT OPERATIONS Content Ops Director Sarah Powell Group Content Ops Manager Louisa Molter Content Ops Manager Emily Mounter Content Ops Coordinator Lauren Morris MARKETING & CIRCULATION Newstrade Marketing Manager Janine Smith Head of Customer Acquisition Clive Evans-Morris Head of Loyalty, CRM & Retention Rosa Sherwood DISTRIBUTION Frontline Printing William Gibbons & Sons Ltd

FAQs

What kinds of content does this Simply Christmas issue include?

It covers gift inspiration, delicious recipes, festive hacks, home tours and trends, craft projects, and guides such as festive greenery. It also includes travel and market visits for seasonal ideas.

What home and style features are highlighted?

The issue presents two stunning Christmas home tours, including a former Dutch bakery and a forest cabin in the mountains of Norway. It also features themed trends like classic Yuletide, magic forest, and jolly holly.

How does the issue help readers stay organized and well during the season?

A weekly countdown planner is included, alongside expert advice for prioritising wellbeing in winter. The content is designed to help readers enjoy the season calmly while planning ahead.

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