A guide to what's hot and what's not.
WHAT'S HOT?
Give an experience (not a gift token)Promise a walk, a long lunch, a concert with dinner beforehand, a boat trip . . . The upside is that you get half the gift.
Long, indulgent breakfastsLight the candles, add a drop of whiskey to the porridge and Baileys to the coffee.
No commutingA week of seeing your kids more than you see the M50. Hooray!
Rachmaninov's VespersStirring stuff. Turn the volume up high.
New Year cardsSo you didn't get around to writing to your friends? Worry not. Do what the French do. Bonne Année.
FreegansNew name for pro-recycling anti-consumers.
Indigo EssencesWe love these Irish-made, eco-friendly candles.
WHAT'S COLD?
Traffic chaosOne truck falls over; one city stops. Imagine if two trucks fell over.
"Self gifting"An unseasonal turn of phrase.
Night lightsGorgeous, yes, but not when they leave burn marks. Require jars or saucers.
Frozen turkeysDon't forget they need at least 24 hours to defrost.
Personal breathalysersWhat happened to the golden rule of not drinking and driving?