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‘ FAIL TO PREPARE , PREPARE TO FAIL ’ IS THE SAYING WE ’ RE ABIDING BY THIS ISSUE . PLEASE FORGIVE US – WE KNOW YOU ’ RE PROBABLY STILL TRYING TO RESIST A LATE NIGHT RUMMAGE IN YOUR KIDS ’ HALLOWEEN BOOTY AND THAT BONFIRE NIGHT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER TOO , BUT CHRISTMAS , IN ALL OF ITS PARTY , PANTO AND GIFT-BUYING GLORY , IS ON THE NEAR HORIZON , SO , EVEN THOUGH IT ’ S ‘ ONLY ’ NOVEMBER , WE ’ VE MADE A PRETTY BIG DEAL OF IT TO HELP YOU AVOID ANY LAST-MINUTE PANICS .
Christmas shouldn ’ t be about stress , it should be about spending time with loved ones , thinking about those less fortunate ( and giving a little if you can ), feasting with family and friends , and , if you ’ re able to , about taking a break from work and simply relaxing . It doesn ’ t need to be an expensive extravaganza of frenzied trips to the shops to spend hundreds on presents ( unless you want it to be , of course !), and , crucially , whether you choose to go all out , or opt for a more laidback affair , it doesn ’ t have to be overwhelming .
With this in mind , welcome to iK ’ s annual countdown to Christmas ! Consider this your seasonal smorgasbord of everything festive happening across our glorious county from yuletide-themed experiences ; where to shop , stay and play in the city , out in the country , or along the coast ; where to source the highest quality food and drink for your festive table ; and of course , the insideKENT Christmas Gift Guide . Whether shopping for advent calendars , gadgets , decorations , or presents for pets , or sourcing something special for babies , pre-schoolers , kids , friends , family and everything in between , we have you covered .
Kick back with a brew and let us do the hard work for you ... As soon as December rolls around , you ’ ll have your to-do list ticked off and can sit back with a tipple or two enjoying a very merry Christmas !
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