In this issue

Happy Christmas to all our readers

144-page bumper issue
Packed with wonderful reading that captures the true spirit of the season.

Bless Us All

Reverend Crabtree hoped his seasonal message would touch the parishioners' hearts . . .

10 mins

Brilliant Brighton

Pat Coulter soaks up some festive spirit in Sussex and makes merry in the Georgians' favourite seaside getaway.

5 mins

A Breath Of Fresh Air

I needed a quick break before lost the last of my festive spirit!

7 mins

Christmas is a time for togetherness

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg shares tales from her life in rural Dorset...

2 mins

One Little Kitten

This tiny creature had popped up at just the right time!

6 mins

A Touch Of Tradition

Elise loved making wreaths with her grandmother, but some parts of the process seemed a little fanciful!

10 mins

The "Friend" recommends

Every month the \"Friend\" teams up with publisher Pan Macmillan to bring you a great-value book offer. This issue, we chat to author Danielle Steel about her book \"Flying Angels\".

2 mins

We light candles and sing Christmas carols

CHRISTMAS greetings to our wonderful The People’s Friend” family! can hardly believe am writing you a Christmas update letter. Time seems to fly by, doesn’t it?

3 mins

Return To Petershaven

In a little fishing village like Petershaven, people would never remain strangers for long...

10+ mins

I spent two weeks working with the Muppets!

Holly Crawford goes behind the scenes of the much-loved film The Muppet Christmas Carol”.

3 mins

Secret Santa

THANK heavens you got here quickly!\" The store clerk's voice was strained.

7 mins

It Takes A Village

If Jen was to continue her dad's Christmas traditions, she'd need some help...

10+ mins

Festive Spirit

Could Bradley find a way to regain some joy before the big day?

6 mins

Christmas magic simply radiates from this ballet

Janey Swanson falls under the spell of Birmingham Royal Ballet's \"The Nutcracker\" as it enchants audiences this festive season.

3 mins

That Silent Night

Christmas had brought a beautiful, temporary peace to the trenches ...

6 mins

A Royal Tradition

lan Lloyd reflects on 90 years of the monarch’s Christmas message.

3 mins

Within the Palace Precincts

Even though Susanna was growing closer to Savaric, life in the convent was drawing her in ...

10+ mins

An Annual Surprise

The bookshop discoveries always held some unusual at this time of year ...

6 mins

Dogs With Jobs

Lorna Cowan falls head over heels for a gentle surrogate “mum\" called Ollie, who cares for yoga puppies.

3 mins

The Show Must Go On

SISTER BERNADETTE of the Sisters of Mercy sat in her office in the little school of St Monica's in Ballymore, County Mayo.

6 mins

Sugar And Spice

My new job at Pencarney’s would have been sweet, if not for the fearsome Miss Acaster..

10+ mins

The Guessing Gift

Maddie’s present was so thoughtful if only Julie could figure out what it was!

4 mins

That human Connection binds us all together

Gillian Harvey learns about Rainbow Trust, a vital charity providing invaluable support to families of ill children.

2 mins

Return To Petershaven

It seemed to Megan that Jonathan was full of surprises...

10+ mins

A Good Pitch

Henry had his heart set on one chorister to sing the solo, and nothing would change his mind!

7 mins

Ready, Player Two?

The twins were always on the same wavelength, much to everyone else's confusion . . .

6 mins

Paws For Thought

Erin hadn’t expected to be bowled over by Milo and his very attractive owner...

10+ mins

The trick is to Style hair when it's pliable

Janey Swanson is amazed by one of the world’s wackiest contests, held on the north-western tip of Canada.

3 mins

Midnight Meeting

There was one person Riccardo looked out for at Mass every year...

7 mins

Notes From my garden

Alexandra Campbell looks at how we can all contribute to protecting biodiversity, especially in winter.

2 mins

Give a love of gardening

Many people say that their love of gardening was ignited by grandparents or another relative, so Christmas is a good time to interest children in gardening.

1 min

We obviously have to make it look wintry

Costume designer Ros Little brings an authentic magic to All Creatures Great And Small”. Bill Gibb discovers how she gets it all sewn up.

4 mins

On Pins And Needles

Penny needed an idea for her Christmas tree theme, and the sooner the better!

4 mins

It's the same soil that Champagne is famous for

Oz Clarke explains to Alex Corlett why there's never been a better time to buy British bubbly for your Christmas celebrations.

3 mins

Talking Point

Is there too much pressure on people to create the perfect Christmas?

1 min

Tied In Knots

Tommy couldn’t understand why weddings made everyone act so Strangely...

8 mins

"I've been fascinated by Antarctica"

A new book is charting the global history of Antarctica using a series of unique objects. Bill Gilbb finds out more.

2 mins

Riverside

Five-thirty is far too early to get out of bed on Christmas Day!

3 mins

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