Struggling to get into the festive spirit? Perhaps a berry fizz cocktail and a Christmas movie will help

Anyone feel like the run-up to Christmas has come way too soon? We’re just 13 days away and I still haven’t really ‘felt’ festive yet. Maybe it’s the fact that I haven’t put up a Christmas tree…or listened to carols… and not a crumb of a mince pie has passed my lips.

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I’ve decided that this all has to change and I’m actually going to start putting in some effort, starting by mixing myself this rather festive berry fizz cocktail.

If I really had the time and patience I would probably attempt to build a traditional gingerbread house while playing some Boney M in the background.

In reality, I’ll most likely cheat my way through Christmas baking – check out these 9 ways to do it. Cheat’s Christmas croissants for the win! Make-ahead desserts are also right up there and I have my eyes on these 3 frozen Summer desserts because we definitely aren’t in the North Pole!

And of course, nothing makes you feel more festive than popping open a bottle of bubbles. Our new content producer, Lisa Wallace has put together a killer list of 7 local bubblies that are totally off the beaten track. Try and get your hands on some stat. I know I’m going to!

And if all the above doesn’t get one feeling festive, a re-watch of Love Actually is definitely in order.