Inside Holly Willoughby's Christmas Day: Time-Saving Hacks and Festive Fun

SHE was the queen of daytime TV but it seems Holly Willoughby is also the queen of Christmas. The 42-year-old makes no secret of her love of the festive season and over the years she’s shared a few of her top tips for how to have a spectacular time.

Prep: The Key to a Great Christmas

Holly believes that preparation is the key to a successful Christmas. On her website Wyldemoon, she shares her tips for a stress-free day. According to Holly, doing as much prep as possible in advance is crucial. For example, she suggests cooking the turkey early and then wrapping it in foil to rest. This allows the oven to be free for other dishes to crisp up. Holly even goes as far as doing lots of cooking a month before and freezing it for the big day.

Table Setting Hack

When it comes to laying the table, Holly has come up with a handy hack to save time. Instead of setting the table on Christmas morning, Holly sets the table the night before. This way, breakfast can be enjoyed around the tree without the need to clean up and immediately start laying the table for lunch.

The Menu: From Honey Toast to Christmas Pudding

Holly's Christmas Day breakfast is a varied affair. While the kids enjoy honey or jam on toast cut into triangles, Holly and her husband Dan usually have smoked salmon on toast with a glass of Buck's Fizz. Holly loves getting involved in the cooking and considers it the most special meal of the year. She is particularly obsessed with Christmas pudding and enjoys it with lashings of brandy butter.

All Wrapped Up: Early Shopping and Prompt Wrapping

Holly is known for being organized when it comes to Christmas shopping. She starts early and gets her presents wrapped promptly. In fact, by November last year, she had nearly finished wrapping all her gifts. This allows her to fully enjoy the holiday season without any last-minute panic.

Family Traditions: Matching Pajamas and Snowball Cocktails

On Christmas Eve, Holly and her family have a tradition of wearing matching pajamas. She also reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to the kids. On Christmas Day, they enjoy a traditional roast with all the trimmings. Watching the Queen's speech and indulging in Snowball cocktails and non-stop Christmas music are also part of the festive fun.

Overall, Holly Willoughby's Christmas Day is full of time-saving hacks, delicious food, and cherished traditions. With her tips and tricks, anyone can have a spectacular and stress-free holiday season.