We all want to enjoy Christmas lunch. And making the table a welcoming place for guests to linger is just as important as the food. Well, daunting as it seems, arranging the perfect Christmas table couldn’t be easier … Your table decorations don’t have to be fancy or elaborate and you don’t have to spend a fortune
GET INSPIRED
Creating a table with the wow factor sets the tone for the entire Christmas dinner. Your guests know instantly it’s somewhere they want to spend time and will have fun.
Producing that magical feel is surprisingly simple.
Your table decorations don’t have to be fancy or elaborate. And you certainly don’t have to spend a fortune.
Just allow your creative juices to flow. Most of us are more creative than we give ourselves credit for.
Start with one key element. Do you want to use the beautiful red table cloth Grandma gave you?
Have a set of colourful crackers taken your fancy? Build your colour theme from there with matching napkins or candles.
DECORATING THE TABLE IS FUN
Laying the table for Christmas lunch can be as much fun as decorating the tree. Think how you can involve your family or any guests who have stayed overnight. Give everyone jobs.
Get the children to write place settings. If you have glittery pens all the better. You might even trust them to decide where everyone sits – although be prepared for some surprises. Ask them to scatter the decorations and arrange the napkins. If an adult has time, they can show them how to make swans or fans.
INVOLVE THE FAMILY
You want everyone to know that the table’s going to be the backdrop for their day, not just the place to gobble down lunch. Young children often find it hard to sit for long. When guests arrive, encourage them to show them the table they’ve helped decorate. If young children feel more involved, they’ll be happier to spend time there later.
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