We cannot go back to the pre-Covid-19 times festive season, but we can rediscover what the festive season is all about – love and breaking bread together. Together with the IOL Food team, we have curated recipes that will make your life easy this season. From how to cater for a smaller number of people, to a six-page Christmas Day menu, it’s all designed to make the festive season manageable. We also share a bit of history, like why we eat the food we do during Christmas, our picks of the best wines this season, alcohol-free beverages that the whole family will enjoy and how you can and should have an eco-friendly festive season. It’s been a long year and we all deserve to put our feet up, reunite with family and have a great time together. Sure, times may be different and many will be spending the festive season without their loved ones, but I hope you will find some joy. Happy Holidays and may you have a glorious 2022!