This year Christmas will unlikely be the same. The tills won’t be ringing with the same vigour because of business closures along with the worst unemployment rate and retail spend in years, according to economists, retail analysts and trade unions.
But who’s to say we can’t have ourselves a Merry Christmas after all?
Despite everything that has transpired this year and all the stress we have been put under as a nation and globally, the festive season is a time of year that everyone looks forward to – and now that it is finally here we should not squander it!
Make the most of this holiday season by trying out our list of things to make and do and places to visit to put a boost in your holiday cheer.
Whatever route you choose, as long as you’ve got the spirit of Christmas in your heart, you really can’t go wrong.