In this week’s newsletter: embrace the outdoors over Christmas; last-minute gifts; and the perfect socks
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Have you seen The Holiday? I have. Fifteen times. Mostly against my will. It’s my wife’s favourite Christmas film, making it an annual fixture in our household. But this year, she’s been more interested in watching That Christmas, a new family-friendly Netflix animation about a particularly chaotic 25 December in a seaside village. Without giving too much away, the mayhem ends with everyone gleefully plunging into the sea for a festive dip as the credits roll.
Now, I’ve never done a The Holiday-style Christmas house swap before, so I can’t comment on its effectiveness as a form of seasonal escapism. The sea swim part, however, is something I can vouch for.
Gourmet gifts for foodies: 23 edible Christmas presents, from posh tinned fish to chutney
15 of the best men’s coats for winter – from puffers and parkas to trenches
The best whiskies: 10 tried and tested tipples, from scotch and single malt to blended and bourbon
