insideKENT Magazine Issue 128 - December 2022 | Page 52

KENTMAS

A KENTISH CHRISTMAS

IF THE THOUGHT OF ALL THOSE PRESENTS TO FIND , MEALS TO PREPARE AND DECORATIONS TO PUT UP HAS YOU FEELING OVERWHELMED BEFORE CHRISTMAS HAS EVEN STARTED , THEN LOOK NO FURTHER , FOR insideKENT IS HERE TO NOT ONLY EASE YOUR YULETIDE ANXIETIES BUT ALSO HELP YOU ENJOY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE PREPARATION THAT COMES WITH IT .
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After all , the key to success is in the preparation and planning , so this combined with visits to some of the best artisan traders and wintery workshops that proudly call the Garden of England home , and you ’ ll be set to embrace Advent and Christmas with oodles of festive joy .
So much of the pleasure of Christmas comes from transforming the home into a magical place and getting creative when it comes to food , drinks and crafts . That ’ s why we ’ ve included lots of ideas for wonderfully adorned Christmas trees , imaginative decorations and easy yet impressive foodie treats and tipples to add a truly personal touch to all your Christmas creations . When it comes to making your own bespoke crafts and recipes , we believe there ’ s no better place to be than in the Garden of England itself with its abundance of delicious produce and a diverse plethora of creative artisan traders and makers who themselves take inspiration from the nature , landscape and history of this glorious county . Adding to this , we ’ ve also rounded up some of our favourite places to purchase your Kentish Christmas food shopping and we ’ ve shared our best tips on how to do that too ! So get ready to deck the halls and bring the figgy pudding , here is our guide full of tips , tricks , recipes , crafts and workshops to ensure you have a wonderfully Kentish Christmas .
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