WE asked our readers who cook on Christmas Day what their top tips were for keeping it stress-free.
Here's what they said.
Catharine Williams said: "Marry a chef," and Pat Stott said: "Have someone else to make it for you. Luckily I have."
Fiona Lowrey said: "Go to someone else's house."
Kaye Johnstone added: "Get the prep done on Christmas Eve," while Simon Shaw said: "Do the vegetables and all prep the previous evening over a glass of wine."
Lucy Fraser's tip for keeping stress-free was rum.
Evon Smith suggested to 'stay in bed all day' instead.
Paul Lewis said: "Port for breakfast, then champagne for dinner, then whisky until bedtime."
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