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I adore Christmas time and I suppose it's not much of a surprise that, for me, so much of it is about the food. The food, and family and friends. Whether that's sharing a glass of sherry and a mince pie with a friend, sipping mulled wine by a cosy fireplace or enjoying a slice of cheese with some chutney I've made as a gift for a loved one. Then everything culminates in the final main event, the centrepiece of the festive season that everything has been leading up to: my St Stephen's Day leftovers sandwich! Before we get to the sandwich though, there's the small matter of the Christmas meal to talk about - a proper, old-fashioned, no-holding-back feast. It does take some work, but the more people to help, the better, and offers of assistance should (hopefully) be forthcoming in this season of giving.
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