Hallowe’en may currently be dominating supermarket shelves, but look a little closer and you’ll spot the first signs of Christmas already creeping in.
From tins of Quality Street to festive foliage, the countdown to Christmas is officially on – and with less than 70 days left to go until the big day, it’s never too early to start thinking about the feast of all feasts.
Thankfully, supermarkets and retailers have done much of the hard work for us, with their Christmas 2026 food and drink ranges now hitting shelves.
Whether you’re planning a showstopping roast, stocking up on party food or simply looking
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