New for 2020, Jolly Festive is a free online magazine, sharing ideas and inspiration to add extra sparkle to your Christmas celebrations.
Created by a small team of Self-Confessed Christmas Crazies (including a professional chef!), we’re passionate about embracing the spirit of Christmas – making the most of festive activities and enjoying time with family and friends.
Are you on Facebook? Come and join the party at Jolly Festive Friends – our new Facebook group – sharing Christmas fun and ideas, as well as exclusive giveaways and lots more!
We have no agenda; we simply want to share the love!
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Just like Santa’s elves, we are working really hard, and the website is growing at pace. We’re grateful for your patience in areas not up and running quite yet. Please do check back regularly as festive tips, guides & inspiration are being added all the time!
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- Celebrating Local Illuminations
A simple act of Christmas kindness which gives focus to festive family walks and offers a super way to build strong community connections. … Continue readingCelebrating Local Illuminations - The Christmas Journal
Use the annual routines & time together around Christmas to create a treasured book of memories for your family with our Christmas Journal. … Continue readingThe Christmas Journal - Simple DIY Christmas Eve Box Ideas
Looking to join in with this new tradition? We share some simple DIY Christmas Eve Box ideas to create your own quickly and cheaply! … Continue readingSimple DIY Christmas Eve Box Ideas - A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Christmas Garland
The hugely talented Raji Gill at Blooming Boutique gives us a beginner’s course in creating your own beautiful Christmas Garland. … Continue readingA Beginner’s Guide to Making a Christmas Garland - A Word About Christmas Wreaths
We caught up with Lisa Darban Bespoke Floristry to find out more about Christmas wreaths and the benefits of wreath-making. … Continue readingA Word About Christmas Wreaths - Turkey Ragu
Our Turkey Ragu is a perfect way to turn your leftovers into a rich, warming bowl of comfort food whilst adding a different festive flavour to the menu. … Continue readingTurkey Ragu - Turkey Nachos
The perfect sharing food, there really is no better leftover dish for your Christmas movie or games night than our Turkey Nachos. … Continue readingTurkey Nachos - Creative Ways to Give Money and Gift Cards
We’ve gathered together 10 ideas for creative ways to give money and gift cards so you can ensure your gift is as enticing as it is generous! … Continue readingCreative Ways to Give Money and Gift Cards - The Ultimate Turkey Pie
It’s the ultimate leftover meal. It’s the ultimate comfort food. It is, of course, Jolly Festive’s Ultimate Turkey Pie! … Continue readingThe Ultimate Turkey Pie - Winter Butternut Squash Salad
Our Winter Butternut Squash Salad is a perfect alternative to the richer festive fare whilst still celebrating the flavours of the season. … Continue readingWinter Butternut Squash Salad - Hot Chocolate Cookies
Combining two Christmas classics, these Hot Chocolate Cookies are dangerously gooey and make for an utterly delicious festive treat. … Continue readingHot Chocolate Cookies - Oreo Truffles
These Oreo Truffles are a perfect festive treat. An ideal activity for little hands, they make a wonderful gift, if you can persuade yourself to give them away! … Continue readingOreo Truffles - Elfin’ Around for The Alzheimer’s Society
More Acts of Christmas Kindness were on display in the Teeside area as a group of university students spread elvish Christmas cheer. … Continue readingElfin’ Around for The Alzheimer’s Society - Let There Be Light
Six neighbours in Hull joined forces in an Act of Christmas Kindness, creating a dazzling Christmas lights display for their local community. … Continue readingLet There Be Light - Eco Friendly Wrapping Paper; Alternative Ways to Wrap your Gifts
Looking for an eco friendly wrapping paper? Why not replace it altogether? We explore some alternatives that will still look luscious under your tree. … Continue readingEco Friendly Wrapping Paper; Alternative Ways to Wrap your Gifts - Christmas Brown Paper Gift Wrap Ideas
Make your gifts (almost!) too good to unwrap with our round-up of eleven fabulous brown paper gift wrap ideas. … Continue readingChristmas Brown Paper Gift Wrap Ideas - Jolly Festive Winter Walks
15 of our favourite ideas for festive winter walks with the family; free, easy & ideal for getting out despite the weather & covid-challenges. … Continue readingJolly Festive Winter Walks - Design Your Perfect Christmas Dinner
The big day is approaching; have you decided what’s on the menu? Design Your Perfect Christmas Dinner with our picture chart. … Continue readingDesign Your Perfect Christmas Dinner - MidWeek Jingles!
Adding a little extra Hump Day Happiness to your Christmas Countdown, we’ll share a new MidWeek Jingles! playlist every Wednesday, free for you to download and enjoy! … Continue readingMidWeek Jingles! - Festive Guacamole!
The perfect accompaniment to any Christmas game or movie viewing, our Festive Guacamole is a fresh cheerful take on the dip classic! … Continue readingFestive Guacamole! - Our Guide To Front Door Christmas Décor
With our Golden Rule for Front Door Christmas Décor, visitors will be full of festive excitement before they’ve even stepped foot inside! … Continue readingOur Guide To Front Door Christmas Décor - Worldwide Christmas Eve Jingle
The Christmas Eve Jingle looks set to spread festive spirit across the world. Join in with your local community & help Santa fly that sleigh! … Continue readingWorldwide Christmas Eve Jingle - Easy Ideas for Decorating Christmas Cookies
We’ve gathered together our favourite easy ideas for decorating Christmas cookies for you to enjoy recreating in your home. … Continue readingEasy Ideas for Decorating Christmas Cookies - Christmas Crafts for Toddlers & Young Children
Together with a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, we’ve created a list of fabulous Christmas crafts for toddlers & young children. … Continue readingChristmas Crafts for Toddlers & Young Children - Top Tips for Christmas Table Decorations
We called in table design expert Chloe from White Button Weddings for some top tips on creating fabulous Christmas Table Decorations! … Continue readingTop Tips for Christmas Table Decorations - Cranberry and Chocolate Granola
Wonderfully versatile, this delicious festive cranberry & chocolate granola makes an ideal December breakfast, or tasty gift for a loved one. … Continue readingCranberry and Chocolate Granola - Gifts for Mummy, Daddy, and Mini-Me
Looking to celebrate that special mummy or daddy bond this Christmas? Check out our round-up of me + mini-me gifts for 2020. … Continue readingGifts for Mummy, Daddy, and Mini-Me - Cinnamon Sugar French Toast
This Cinnamon Sugar French Toast may just be the perfect festive breakfast! Turn your leftover brioche or panettone into a fabulous brunch. … Continue readingCinnamon Sugar French Toast - Festive Fun with Christmas Movie Bingo
Add a fabulous new dimension to your Christmas Movie Nights with our two free printable Bingo games, for families & just for grown-ups! … Continue readingFestive Fun with Christmas Movie Bingo - Meet The Jingle Jangle Illustrator
Hear about life behind the scenes on recent Netflix Christmas movie release Jingle Jangle from Lead Graphic Designer, Philippa Broadhurst … Continue readingMeet The Jingle Jangle Illustrator - Sharing Christmas Dinner with Free My Meal
Share your Christmas Dinner with others in your local area through Free My Meal. A new campaign linking volunteer cooks with recipients around the UK. … Continue readingSharing Christmas Dinner with Free My Meal - Chocolate Mince Pies
We’ve knocked things up a gear this year by adding a little chocolate to our mincemeat in these delicious Chocolate Mince Pies. … Continue readingChocolate Mince Pies - Christmas Jam
Move aside marmalade.. Christmas Jam is back in town! Packed with festive flavour, this really is the perfect way to start any December morning! … Continue readingChristmas Jam - Christmas with Neal’s Yard Remedies Gift Sets
Neal’s Yard Remedies gorgeous gift sets make a wonderful present for anyone of any age, & we’ve got an exclusive discount for you! … Continue readingChristmas with Neal’s Yard Remedies Gift Sets - Brie, Bacon and Cranberry Parcels
These freezable brie, bacon & cranberry parcels bring the flavours of the season together in one bite! Ideal for getting ahead for Christmas! … Continue readingBrie, Bacon and Cranberry Parcels - Festive Twists for Simple-Setup Classic Games
Looking for an easy activity to keep the kids entertained? Check out our 15 festive twists on classic games for low-cost, low-effort guaranteed fun! … Continue readingFestive Twists for Simple-Setup Classic Games - Welcome Your Elf With A North Pole Breakfast
Ever heard of a North Pole Breakfast? Welcome your elf with a breakfast-to-end-all-breakfasts that’ll make you ‘The Best Parents in the World’! … Continue readingWelcome Your Elf With A North Pole Breakfast - A Community Together At Christmas
‘We can’t do a Community Christmas without the Community.’ Local resident Sabrina from Cwmbran, Wales leads the charge to ensure no-one is left out this Christmas. … Continue readingA Community Together At Christmas - Pay It Forward At Christmas
The Pay It Forward team was set up in Wokingham, Berkshire in 2018 by two local women eager to spread cheer throughout their community. … Continue readingPay It Forward At Christmas - Spread Joy with a Reverse Calendar of Kindness
Gift your time & care in your local area with our Reverse Advent Calendar of Kindness. Add a sprinkling of festive cheer to your community. … Continue readingSpread Joy with a Reverse Calendar of Kindness - Give Back With a Reverse Advent Calendar
Join the growing number of people making a Reverse Advent Calendar this year, & gather twenty-four gifts for a charity you care about. … Continue readingGive Back With a Reverse Advent Calendar - Get Ahead for a Stress-Free Christmas Dinner
Does the thought of pulling Christmas Dinner together bring you out in a cold sweat? We have a corker of a solution for you to guarantee a stress-free Christmas Dinner! … Continue readingGet Ahead for a Stress-Free Christmas Dinner - Mince Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Mince pies? Yum. Cinnamon rolls? Yum. Mince pie cinnamon rolls? Seriously yum! Two foods so delicious that combining them seemed almost necessary! … Continue readingMince Pie Cinnamon Rolls - The Family Christmas Hamper
The Family Christmas Hamper is a beautifully simple concept but it’s filled to the brim with Christmas Cheer, encapsulating everything we love about this season. … Continue readingThe Family Christmas Hamper - Christmas Gift Ideas for Babies & Toddlers
We’ve put together a list of extra-special Christmas Gift Ideas for Babies & Toddlers, full of beautiful items that will last and be adored. … Continue readingChristmas Gift Ideas for Babies & Toddlers - Reasons Why The Elf Didn’t Move
Elf Didn’t Move? DO NOT PANIC! Our 4 easy steps will have you sorted. And we’ve got a child-proof page of reasons ready too! … Continue readingReasons Why The Elf Didn’t Move - Festive Rocky Road Bars
The classic no-bake dessert. It doesn’t get easier than rocky road &, in true Jolly Festive style, we’ve given this treat a make-over for Christmas. … Continue readingFestive Rocky Road Bars - Top 3 Tips for a Successful Elf Adventure
Discover our 3 top tips for a magical elf adventure with your family, and grab your FREE Elf Planner so you’re ready to welcome your elf this December! … Continue readingTop 3 Tips for a Successful Elf Adventure - What’s Your Reindeer Name?
Ever dreamt of flying with Santa on Christmas Eve? Learn your inner reindeer’s name with our fabulously fun Reindeer Name Finder! … Continue readingWhat’s Your Reindeer Name? - Perfect Artisan Kitchenware Gifts 2020
We’re so excited to introduce you to some of our favourite artisan brands for gorgeous kitchenware gifts, perfect for popping under the tree. … Continue readingPerfect Artisan Kitchenware Gifts 2020 - What To Buy Tween Boys For Christmas 2020
Our Guide ‘What to Buy Tween Boys for Christmas 2020’ has got you covered, with everything from designer labels to toilet humour! … Continue readingWhat To Buy Tween Boys For Christmas 2020 - Our Gift Guide For Tween Girls 2020
We’ve gathered Christmas wish lists from a whole host of young women to create our Gift Guide for Tween Girls 2020 so you can shop in confidence for your tween. … Continue readingOur Gift Guide For Tween Girls 2020 - Mocktail Round-Up
We’ve gathered ten of our favourite alcohol-free drinks in this Christmas mocktail round-up so that everyone can raise a glass to Christmas 2020! … Continue readingMocktail Round-Up - Christmas Spiced Nuts
Looking for Christmas in a bowl? You’ve found it! These Christmas Spiced Nuts are dangerously moreish & the perfect accompaniment to your festive tipple. … Continue readingChristmas Spiced Nuts - Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Our Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies make an utterly irresistible Christmas treat, with their rich fudgey centres & red & white pinstripe finish! … Continue readingChocolate Candy Cane Cookies - The Ultimate Guide to Online Celebrations for Christmas
Our Ultimate Guide to Online Celebrations for Christmas will keep you and your loved ones full of festive cheer well into the New Year! … Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to Online Celebrations for Christmas - Host Your Own Mince Pie Taste Test
Everyone has their favourite brand of mince pie. But would you be able to pick yours out of a line-up? Why not host your own mince pie taste test and find out?! … Continue readingHost Your Own Mince Pie Taste Test - Stocking Fillers for tricky-to-buy-for Gents
From seasonal sillies to cleverly practical gifts, here are 26 of our favourite stocking fillers for those gents who are tricky to buy for! … Continue readingStocking Fillers for tricky-to-buy-for Gents - Ten Homemade Teacher Gifts for Christmas
We asked teachers around the country about their most memorable and favourite gifts. Here are our ten best ideas for homemade teacher gifts, … Continue readingTen Homemade Teacher Gifts for Christmas - Apple & Pear Chutney
Our apple & pear chutney celebrates the fruits of autumn which accompany Christmas cheeseboards so perfectly. A perfect make-ahead gift! … Continue readingApple & Pear Chutney - A Passion for Snow (Windows)!
We catch up with the family behind the internationally-acclaimed Snow Windows snow scenes, & find out how you can recreate them on your windows too! … Continue readingA Passion for Snow (Windows)! - Boxing Day Sheet Pan Breakfast
The perfect Boxing Day breakfast: our sheet pan dish is ideal for families. Let the oven do most of the work whilst you enjoy a lazy holiday morning. … Continue readingBoxing Day Sheet Pan Breakfast - Oatmeal, Cranberry & Orange Cookies
Cranberry and orange are a classic flavour combination, add a hint of cinnamon and the texture of oatmeal and you’ve got yourself a Christmas cookie! … Continue readingOatmeal, Cranberry & Orange Cookies - The Legend of The Christmas Pickle
Few traditions are more peculiar or more endearing than that of the Christmas Pickle, which is said to bring good fortune to its finder. … Continue readingThe Legend of The Christmas Pickle - Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like A Pro
Gathering tips and advice from the experts, we’ll walk you through all the steps to decorate your Christmas Tree like a pro. … Continue readingDecorate Your Christmas Tree Like A Pro - Snowman Cheeseball
Our Snowman Cheeseball packs a delicious punch & will be an eye-catching centrepiece for any buffet table. Or just enjoy with a glass of wine! … Continue readingSnowman Cheeseball - Complete Guide to Online Christmas Fairs 2020
2020 has introduced us to a whole new genre of Christmas Fair. Join us for the low-down on the biggest Virtual Christmas Fairs this year. … Continue readingComplete Guide to Online Christmas Fairs 2020 - Christmas Cocktail Round-Up
Our Christmas Cocktail Round-Up is sure to help you celebrate the holiday in good spirits! Join us for a look at some of the season’s best drinks. … Continue readingChristmas Cocktail Round-Up - Brown Butter, Cinnamon Rice Krispie Squares (with a Christmas Sprinkle!)
Our Brown Butter, Cinnamon Rice Krispie Squares are seriously easy, incredibly gooey and delicious – irresistible at this time of year! … Continue readingBrown Butter, Cinnamon Rice Krispie Squares (with a Christmas Sprinkle!) - Jolly Festive’s Advent Calendar Finder 2020
Use Jolly Festive’s Advent Calendar Finder 2020 to chose the perfect advent calendar to brighten your December this year. … Continue readingJolly Festive’s Advent Calendar Finder 2020 - 2020 Supermarket Christmas Food Round-Up
We’ve got the low-down on the 2020 Christmas Food offerings from ten of the UK’s most popular supermarkets. Happy drooling! … Continue reading2020 Supermarket Christmas Food Round-Up - The Hot Chocolate Gift Mug
The Hot Chocolate Gift Mug is perfect for almost anyone. It’s cosy warmth symbolise the season & the gift can be embellished in so many ways. … Continue readingThe Hot Chocolate Gift Mug - 250+ Inspirational Advent Calendar Fillers
We’ll get those creative juices flowing with over 250 Advent Calendar Fillers to select from, including a whole host of fun festive activities to incorporate into the Christmas Countdown. … Continue reading250+ Inspirational Advent Calendar Fillers - Themed Advent Calendars: 20 Quirky & Unusual Ideas
Looking for a more original take on a Homemade Advent Calendar? Here are twenty of our favourite themed advent calendars for you to explore. … Continue readingThemed Advent Calendars: 20 Quirky & Unusual Ideas