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December has arrived. And that means one thing… Christmas is coming! At Vida we are getting excited about Christmas and preparing for the big day in the way of food, fashion, photography and even exercise!

Christmas time is the perfect excuse to indulge in sugary treats that we usually avoid during the rest of the year. Pippa Mattei, Gourmet Today chef and author of award-winning cookbooks has provided Vida with some of her most exciting Christmas recipes from around the world.

Davina Gouder prepares a Christmas countdown to avoid stress over the holiday period and takes into account everything from home décor, to shopping and celebrations.

While the Christmas lights are up, bring out your camera and take a few shots! Our photo tutorial gives you some great tips for getting the right effect when photographing Christmas lights.

Jovan Reljic gives some advice on how to get through the festive season without putting on weight and losing track of your fitness goals.