Everyone knows 'tis the season to be jolly; when you can roast chestnuts on an open fire, treetops glisten, and sleigh bells ring alongside the sound of small children's laughter.

However, if you don’t think Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year then reach for this resource and let its soothing advice reassure you that Christmas comes but once a year.

It offers many merry pearls of wisdom to help you get through the festive season; on everything from relatives to office parties, and gluttony to new year resolutions.