Video Countdown

Watch Santa's Video Countdown as we count down the days to Christmas - a different video every day.
Santa's Countdown

Christmas forum

Join in the festive spirit in our Christmas forum. Swap prezzie ideas or compare Christmas trees.
Go to the Christmas forum

Write to Santa

Tell Santa what you want for Christmas and he will tell you if it's available.
Write to Santa

Slacker's Guide to

Read Alistron's guide to parenting for slackers - a tongue-in-cheek look at life.
Slacker's Guide

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Gift ideas for kids

Present ideas for children - both girls and boys.
Gift ideas for children

Gifts for mums

When underwear and perfume just isn't enough.
Gift ideas for mum

Gifts for dads

Ideas other than surround spound speakers and a bigger telly.
Gift ideas for dad

Discussion forum

Hot topics in our Christmas forum. Join in the discussions on the forum. Find or share some bargains, ask for help in finding something, or just chat about what you are having for your Christmas dinner.
» Christmas presents you MUST NOT buy
» Top ten toys for Christmas
» Christmas bargains thread
» Tree dilemma - real or fake?
» Quantity or quality?
» How much do you spend on a stocking?
» What would you like Santa to bring you?

Online retailers

Buy gifts online or other presents. Browse through our directory of small business retailers offering gifts, toys, clothing and more.
» Gift shops
» Toys and games
» Children's books
» Babywear
» General retailers
» Family photographers