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Get in the festive spirit with dazzling decorations for your home Little stars Meet the people who grow classic Christmas poinsettias for Asda Table decorations Create stylish centrepieces and name cards to deck your table out in style It’s a wrap! Imaginative and decorative ideas for giving your gifts a fabulous finishing touch Christmas presents We’ve got inspiration for gorgeous gifts and stocking fillers for the whole family – whatever your budget
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that go from office to evening out Snow patrol This season’s stylish Nordic knits are cosy and chic Stars of the show The coolest kit the little ones will be wanting to wear this Christmas
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Asda news Top Christmas trees; festive flowers and this year’s Text Santa charity appeal Entertainment The latest cinema, DVD, book, music and game releases for all the family Up for grabs Win a two-night Champneys spa break, a Doctor Who Experience for the family, a VIP weekend in London to see a West End musical, and more
138 Happy to help every day Your guide to Asda’s services
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Chocolate muffin puddings (page 28) Cover photograph: Sam Stowell. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Mitzie Wilson
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