Beginners guide to hosting Christmas

Start your prep early

Do as much as you possibly can ahead of Christmas Day – ideally the evening before. From setting the table to chopping up your veg, prepping ahead of time is key! Oh, and don’t forget non-stick paper and a roll of extra-long tin foil to help make cooking faster and easier.

Create the perfect aroma

Who doesn’t love the smells of cinnamon and spiced apple? Candles, sprays and diffusers – we have them all! They’re a great way to fill any room with a warm, wintry aroma that’ll make it truly feel like Christmas without spending all your pennies!  

Keep Yuletide present panic to a minimum

Hosting Christmas often means organising Secret Santa for the people you’re having over. Still, the combination of finding a gift that’s good as well as keeping within a (typically minimal) budget can be stressful. So, from beauty stocking fillers to handy perfume and bottle gift bags, we’re full of present ideas here at Savers!  

Alternatively, check out our Secret Santa gifts for under £5 blog for even more ideas.  

Get in the Christmas spirit with a little tipple

Of course, it’s Christmas, which means there may be a glass or two of your favourite alcohol beverages on the cards. Keeping glasses topped up with booze is all part of hosting Christmas, and whether your guests are into wine, beer, rum or even whisky, there’s something for everyone who enjoys a delicious bargain in-store at Savers. Find your nearest local Savers store to see what’s available to keep your at-home bar stocked up.  

Need some inspo? We have some tasty Christmas cocktail recipes that will go down a treat, along with mocktail alternatives for the teetotal guest.

Nail the clean up

Part of the fun that comes with being the host on the big day? Cleaning up afterwards! Once your festive soiree is over, and you’ve finished blasting “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on repeat, make tidying up a breeze with our cleaning essentials. One of your guests accidentally spilt some red wine? We’ve even got a stain remover for that, too!