Christmas 2020 UK: 5 essentials to buy before they sell out

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Whether your festive prep is well underway and you are looking for a few extra pieces for that finishing touch, or you need a little nudge of encouragement to start prepping your home for 25 December, there are five Christmas essentials to tick off your list.

From Christmas cards and wrapping paper, to Christmas pud, crackers and other festive games to keep everyone entertained after the presents have been opened, the roast demolished and you’ve watched all of the Christmas specials on TV.

We have found the top rated basics to save you doing a mad dash last minute to get them.

5 Christmas essentials to buy now before they sell out online

Christmas cards

Traditional Charity Christmas Cards | £6 from Marks and Spencer

Traditional Charity Christmas Cards
Traditional Charity Christmas Cards

Gold Foiled London Christmas Cards Pack of Eight | £8.50 from Oliver Bonas

Gold Foiled London Christmas Cards Pack of Eight
Gold Foiled London Christmas Cards Pack of Eight

Christmas crackers

John Lewis & Partners Art Nouveau Merry Christmas Crackers | £16 from John Lewis & Partners

John Lewis & Partners Art Nouveau Merry Christmas Crackers
John Lewis & Partners Art Nouveau Merry Christmas Crackers

Luxury Connoisseur Christmas Crackers with Place Cards | £30 from Marks and Spencer

Luxury Connoisseur Christmas Crackers with Place Cards
Luxury Connoisseur Christmas Crackers with Place Cards

Christmas pudding

St James Christmas Pudding | £18.95 from Fortnum & Mason

St James Christmas Pudding
St James Christmas Pudding

Lakeland Traditional Christmas Pudding | £6.99 from Lakeland

Lakeland Traditional Christmas Pudding
Lakeland Traditional Christmas Pudding

Christmas games

Christmas Bingo Game | £3.99 from Amazon

Christmas Bingo Game
Christmas Bingo Game

Talking Tables Christmas Sprouts Jigsaw Puzzle | £8 from John Lewis & Partners

Talking Tables Christmas Sprouts Jigsaw Puzzle
Talking Tables Christmas Sprouts Jigsaw Puzzle

Christmas wrapping

Luxury Recyclable Kraft Trees and Script Christmas Wrapping Paper 2m | £8.98 from WHSmith

Luxury Recyclable Kraft Trees and Script Christmas Wrapping Paper 2m
Luxury Recyclable Kraft Trees and Script Christmas Wrapping Paper 2m

Pop Art Santa Selfie Wrapping Paper, 2x 10m | £10 from John Lewis & Partners

Pop Art Santa Selfie Wrapping Paper, 2x 10m
Pop Art Santa Selfie Wrapping Paper, 2x 10m

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