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From Little Women to It's a Wonderful Life, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and AppleTV Plus spill with festive treats. Have yourself a merry little Christmas with our top picks
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The Christmas story is told in grand choruses and virtuosic solos, sung by the finest artists and with thrilling instrumental playing
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From the satire Don't Look Up with Leonardo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep to the return of Emily in Paris with Lily Collins, Netflix in December provides a sumptuous holiday feast
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Enter a magical winter wonderland as Christmas at Kew returns for 2021
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The ice rink at the Natural History Museum will be replaced with a new permanent exhibit - it's your last chance to skate
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Inspiring Gifts for the Wine Lover
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Unlikely, loveable hero Stick Man returns to the stage in this delightful family Christmas show from Freckle Productions
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Find your perfect perfume match without leaving the house
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Our selection of the most coveted fashionable items on sale this Christmas.
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