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Books make the perfect gift - and if you are stuck for ideas then look no further than our Best Books for Christmas feature - there's something for everyone, whether they're into fiction, non-fiction, photography, baking...
We are giving away every book featured on the page to one lucky person*. To enter the prize draw, simply tell us what three things you always get in for Christmas (and that Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without 
) Post on this thread before midday on Wednesday 13 December for a chance to win. You can find more about T&Cs etc on the page itself.
*A previous winner asked whether they might split the prize with a runner-up. If you win and this is your preference that's absolutely fine - you just need to let us know when we get in touch.
Sage & Onion Stuffing
Christmas pud
Brandy For the white sauce ( and a nightcap) 
Cinnamon sticks
Whole cloves
Big oranges
To make hanging pomanders - my 3 scents of Christmas
I love Christmas, and could easily name thirty things.
But I'll settle for:
A beautiful real tree that's way too big for our front room.
A bottle of sherry. The only time I drink it is when I'm making the Christmas dinner, in memory of my lovely mum.
Sugar mice for the Christmas stockings.
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