{"id":8901,"date":"2025-11-05T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/?p=8901"},"modified":"2026-10-18T09:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T12:38:24","slug":"christmas-guest-list-etiquette-inviting-people-without-awkwardness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/christmas-guest-list-etiquette-inviting-people-without-awkwardness\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Guest List Etiquette: Inviting People Without Awkwardness"},"content":{"rendered":"<html><body><p class=\"summarization\"><strong>A Christmas guest list works best when it reflects your space, budget and the gathering you want to host. Be clear about partners and children, give guests a reply date, ask privately about practical needs and handle changes kindly. Plan for everyone invited rather than relying on people cancelling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A <strong>Christmas guest list<\/strong> can bring both excitement and delicate decisions. A little planning helps you welcome people comfortably without spending more than you can manage. These suggestions are flexible hosting ideas, not rules about which relationships should matter most.<\/p>\n<p><em>Illustrations in this article are conceptual images, not documentary photographs or evidence of a particular historical event, destination, venue or access route.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Deciding How Many People to Invite<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/notebook-and-tableware-illustrating-christmas-guest-planning-8901-1.webp\" alt=\"Notebook and tableware illustrating Christmas guest planning\" title=\"Notebook and tableware illustrating Christmas guest planning\"><\/p>\n<p>To work out <strong>how many people to invite<\/strong>, begin with the space and the kind of gathering you want: a quiet meal, a family afternoon or a larger party. Think about comfortable seating, movement around the room and the work involved, not just how many chairs you can squeeze in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A practical way to set your limit<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check the space:<\/strong> count suitable places to sit and eat, leaving clear routes to doors and facilities. A sofa seat is not necessarily a usable dining place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set a budget:<\/strong> subtract fixed costs from your total, then estimate food, drink and other costs per person. Use that figure to decide what you can comfortably host.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the format:<\/strong> a seated dinner needs different arrangements from a buffet. For a larger gathering, consider whether you have help, serving space and enough kitchen capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be clear about additional guests:<\/strong> decide whom each invitation includes. Avoid judging whether someone\u2019s relationship is serious enough; name the invited people and explain genuine space limits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Include children in the planning:<\/strong> say whether they are invited and count their places and needs. An adults-only gathering may mean some parents cannot attend, and that is a reasonable response.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leave practical flexibility:<\/strong> keep a spare chair or place setting if your space allows, but do not over-invite on the assumption that 10\u201315% will decline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Start with the <strong>people you most want to share the occasion with<\/strong>, then consider others if capacity permits. This might include relatives, chosen family, close friends or neighbours. Your private planning should not become a public ranking of people\u2019s importance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A simple worked example<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Suppose your room comfortably accommodates 12 people eating, including the hosts. After fixed costs, a hypothetical \u00a3180 budget and a \u00a315-per-person plan would cover those 12 places. These are sample figures, not a current price estimate. If a sofa or occasional chair cannot work for the meal, reduce the headcount rather than relying on cancellations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invitations and replies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Give a clear reply date and explain who is included. Send a friendly reminder only where needed. <strong>Record replies<\/strong> in a private note or spreadsheet so you can plan food and seats without asking the same questions repeatedly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reply date:<\/strong> seven to ten days before the gathering may suit a home meal; travel or catering arrangements can require more notice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final check:<\/strong> two or three days beforehand, confirm any outstanding practical details rather than requiring everyone to reply again unnecessarily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Changes:<\/strong> ask people to let you know promptly, while recognising that illness, transport problems and family emergencies can happen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Small habits that prevent awkwardness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the format and the people included in the invitation from the outset.<\/li>\n<li>If someone cannot attend, offer another time to meet if you genuinely want and can manage it.<\/li>\n<li>Agree the list with anyone sharing the hosting, then communicate one consistent plan rather than asking relatives to negotiate against each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These steps create a more realistic guest list and reduce last-minute surprises. They cannot prevent every awkward moment, but they make your limits easier to understand and respect.<\/p>\n<h2>Choosing Your Guests Thoughtfully<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/simple-stationery-for-planning-christmas-invitations-8901-2.webp\" alt=\"Simple stationery for planning Christmas invitations\" title=\"Simple stationery for planning Christmas invitations\"><\/p>\n<p>Think about the gathering you would enjoy and can realistically host. Shared traditions can matter, but they do not oblige you to invite someone whose behaviour makes the occasion uncomfortable or unsafe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organising an initial list<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Household and close relationships:<\/strong> begin with those central to your plans, whether relatives, a partner or chosen family. Count the hosts in the total.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close friends:<\/strong> consider people you would like to spend time with, without assuming attendance at previous parties creates an automatic entitlement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other connections:<\/strong> neighbours, colleagues or people helping with the gathering may fit if you have room and want to invite them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Use a consistent, practical approach rather than making promises before checking capacity. You do not need to measure friendships by favours received or explain a detailed ranking to anyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explaining a small guest list kindly<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If asked, say honestly that you are keeping the gathering small because of space, cost or energy. Avoid telling someone which other person mattered more.<\/li>\n<li>Offer a card, a call or a later get-together if that would feel natural and is something you can follow through on.<\/li>\n<li>Keep sensitive conversations private. A group chat is not the place to explain why someone was not invited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Simple planning tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A private list:<\/strong> record names, numbers attending, replies and necessary arrangements. Keep dietary or accessibility details private.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Useful labels:<\/strong> use categories such as invited, confirmed and awaiting reply. These are more helpful than colour-coding people by personal importance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A decision date:<\/strong> settle your plan before issuing invitations, giving guests enough notice to make their own arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be especially considerate where relationships are sensitive. A private record can prevent mistakes, but it should contain only information needed to host the event, not a running commentary on your guests.<\/p>\n<h2>Inviting People by Message, Phone or Group Chat<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/illustration-of-a-host-using-a-phone-beside-a-laptop-and-notebook-8901-3.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of a host using a phone beside a laptop and notebook\" title=\"Illustration of a host using a phone beside a laptop and notebook\"><\/p>\n<p>Choose a channel that suits the person: a <strong>message<\/strong> may be convenient, while a call can work better for a delicate conversation. Ask before adding people to a group that exposes their contact details to others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing a clear, friendly invitation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Include the essentials:<\/strong> give the date, time, place and kind of gathering. Say who the invitation covers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the tone welcoming:<\/strong> phrases such as \u201cWe would love you to join us\u201d invite a reply without making attendance an obligation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explain the practicalities:<\/strong> include a reply date and whether partners or children are invited. Ask privately about food and access needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> \u201cWe would love you and Sam to join us for dinner on 24 December at 8 pm. Could you let us know by 10 December? We have places for the two of you. Please tell us privately about any dietary or access needs.\u201d Adapt the names and dates to your plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When a phone call is helpful<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Call if the person prefers talking or the situation needs more care than a short message allows. Be warm and honest about the practical limit. If you have already invited someone and must change the plan, acknowledge the inconvenience rather than treating the invitation as casually withdrawable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using a group chat considerately<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep it practical:<\/strong> use an agreed group for directions, timings or shared arrangements once invitations are settled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid discussing the guest list:<\/strong> do not debate who was included or excluded in front of other people.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Move sensitive details to a private conversation:<\/strong> dietary information, access needs and personal disagreements do not belong in a general chat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Replies and reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set one clear reply date, then send a kind reminder to anyone who has not answered. <strong>Keep your record up to date<\/strong> and check only unresolved details closer to the meal. Repeated messages to guests who have already confirmed can create unnecessary pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responding to declines and late requests<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thank someone for letting you know they cannot come. A later meeting can be suggested without requiring an explanation for the decline.<\/li>\n<li>If there is no room for an additional guest, say so clearly and kindly rather than leaving a vague possibility open.<\/li>\n<li>When someone cancels late, update the food and seating plans privately. Avoid blaming them publicly or asking the group to judge their reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A useful tone to aim for<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be <strong>welcoming and straightforward<\/strong>. Explain what you can offer and where the limits are. Clear wording is usually kinder than an invitation that leaves someone unsure whether their partner or children can attend.<\/p>\n<h2>Managing Replies, Cancellations and Late Changes<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/illustrative-blank-checklist-and-tableware-for-christmas-guest-planning-8901-4.webp\" alt=\"Illustrative blank checklist and tableware for Christmas guest planning\" title=\"Illustrative blank checklist and tableware for Christmas guest planning\"><\/p>\n<p>Decide what information you need and when you need it. A small home celebration rarely needs a formal cancellation policy, but a clear request for prompt updates helps with shopping and preparation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reply dates and practical checks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Initial replies:<\/strong> seven to ten days ahead can be a useful starting point for a home meal, adjusted for your circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final arrangements:<\/strong> check outstanding numbers or transport details two or three days beforehand if necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your record:<\/strong> note who is attending, how many places are needed and any arrangements discussed privately with the guest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Handling changes without a rigid cancellation policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain that knowing about changes early helps you avoid wasted food and rearrange seats.<\/li>\n<li>If a caterer or booking has a genuine deadline, communicate it. For a home meal, do not imply that illness or emergencies become unacceptable after an arbitrary cut-off.<\/li>\n<li>Suggest a later visit only if it would be welcome and practical. Someone cancelling may need rest or privacy rather than an immediate alternative commitment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Late replies and unexpected absences<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>A late confirmation:<\/strong> check actual capacity before saying yes, then update the list and any food arrangements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A last-minute cancellation:<\/strong> adjust portions and put suitable food away promptly instead of automatically setting everything out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An unplanned extra guest:<\/strong> a spare place setting can help if there is genuinely room. An extra chair does not solve a lack of space, suitable food or safe access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Someone does not arrive:<\/strong> send a discreet check-in if appropriate, then continue hosting. Keep unused food safely rather than leaving a plate out indefinitely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Planning portions and shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use confirmed numbers and the recipes\u2019 yields. A small reserve of food that stores well may help, but buying a fixed percentage of extra perishables for every party can create avoidable waste.<\/li>\n<li>Choose dishes that fit your serving arrangements. Hot foods need suitable hot holding, and chilled dishes need refrigeration; a salad should not be treated as something to keep warm alongside a roast.<\/li>\n<li>Buy shelf-stable ingredients ahead if useful, and plan fresh purchases around use-by dates, fridge capacity and the recipe, rather than one universal shopping deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Ask about requirements before choosing a backup dish. A vegetarian option does not automatically cover allergies, coeliac disease or other needs, and cross-contact matters too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Organisation on the day<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask a willing co-host to help welcome people and handle small seating changes so one person is not doing everything.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a spare setting and a suitable chair nearby if there is space, without blocking doors or walkways.<\/li>\n<li>Label dishes where helpful, retaining ingredient information so guests can ask informed questions. A label alone does not guarantee a dish is free from an allergen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Helpful wording for delicate moments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Short, honest messages are often enough. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cCould you let me know by Friday whether you can come? It will help me plan the food. Thank you.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThanks for telling me. I hope everything is all right. We can arrange another time when it suits us both.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m sorry, we only have room for the people named on the invitation, so we cannot add another place this time.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Keeping the plan up to date<\/strong> makes decisions easier. Clear information is useful; treating a family meal like a contract is not necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>Unexpected Guests and Disagreements During the Meal<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/illustration-of-a-host-welcoming-visitors-while-a-meal-is-prepared-8901-5.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of a host welcoming visitors while a meal is prepared\" title=\"Illustration of a host welcoming visitors while a meal is prepared\"><\/p>\n<p>Even careful planning cannot prevent every surprise. Deal with a minor change calmly, while keeping your household\u2019s comfort and boundaries in view. Welcoming people does not mean accepting behaviour that harms others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responding to an unexpected arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Be courteous:<\/strong> greet the person calmly and explain that you need a moment to check the arrangements. You are not obliged to admit someone who makes the household feel unsafe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check with the co-host:<\/strong> quietly confirm whether a suitable place and meal are available, rather than making another guest surrender their seat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a practical backup if possible:<\/strong> a simple dish may stretch the meal when it meets the person\u2019s needs and can be prepared safely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer another occasion:<\/strong> if there is no room, a later coffee or visit may be a kinder solution than overcrowding the gathering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explain the limit directly:<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m sorry, we cannot fit another person in tonight\u201d is clearer than a reluctant promise you cannot keep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Handling minor disagreements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consider seating beforehand:<\/strong> avoid putting people with a known disagreement together if that would make the meal uncomfortable. Do not use seating to humiliate anyone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Redirect gently:<\/strong> a neutral question or a change of subject can help with a tense conversation, provided it does not dismiss someone being mistreated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer a pause:<\/strong> suggest a quiet break or another room if the person wants one. Avoid sending an upset guest to handle hot dishes or sharp kitchen tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep sensitive conversations private:<\/strong> a later discussion may suit a minor disagreement. Do not delay addressing harassment or threatening behaviour simply to preserve appearances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain boundaries:<\/strong> make clear that insults or aggression are not acceptable. Prioritise safety and get help if needed rather than trying to physically manage a threatening person alone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Phrases that may ease ordinary tension<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A calm request:<\/strong> \u201cCould we leave this topic for another time so everyone can enjoy the meal?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>A change of focus:<\/strong> \u201cLet\u2019s pause this conversation and come back to it when things are calmer.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical support:<\/strong> offer water, a quieter place or a moment away from the conversation. More alcohol is not a useful response to an escalating disagreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your tone:<\/strong> speak clearly and calmly where possible, without assuming this will control another person\u2019s behaviour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Useful preparations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A flexible extra dish:<\/strong> choose something manageable that suits the known dietary requirements, with ingredients available and suitable storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spare seating:<\/strong> use stable chairs appropriate for the guests, leaving adequate space to move.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An extra setting:<\/strong> keep clean cutlery, a plate and a napkin ready if capacity allows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A helping hand:<\/strong> agree with a willing friend or co-host who can assist with routine changes and welcoming arrivals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Learning for next time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Note practical lessons such as room layout, timing or the amount of food prepared. <strong>A brief review<\/strong> can make next year\u2019s plans easier without creating a permanent list of guests\u2019 personal mistakes.<\/p>\n<h2>A Guest List That Fits Your Budget, Energy and Values<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/notebook-and-place-settings-illustrating-a-practical-christmas-plan-8901-6.webp\" alt=\"Notebook and place settings illustrating a practical Christmas plan\" title=\"Notebook and place settings illustrating a practical Christmas plan\"><\/p>\n<p>Set a realistic limit based on space, cost and how much hosting you can comfortably do. A smaller gathering is not a failure, and a large guest list is not a measure of affection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keeping spending manageable<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work from the total budget:<\/strong> account for fixed costs, then plan the number of people and menu together. Include the hosts in the food calculation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share the cooking if people want to:<\/strong> agree a bring-and-share dish with willing guests, including ingredients and transport arrangements. Do not make an unexpected contribution a condition of welcome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose manageable recipes:<\/strong> dishes with clear yields and make-ahead instructions can simplify the work. Compare actual ingredients and equipment needs rather than assuming a roast is always the cheapest option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reducing unnecessary waste<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reuse decorations:<\/strong> start with what you own instead of buying a new theme every year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use existing tableware:<\/strong> borrow extra plates or serving dishes if practical, so you need fewer disposable items.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shop to a plan:<\/strong> check cupboards first and buy quantities you can use and store. Local shopping alone does not guarantee lower environmental impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking after your energy and relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Invite thoughtfully:<\/strong> choose a gathering that feels manageable rather than saying yes to every expectation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vary the occasion:<\/strong> a smaller meal and a separate casual get-together can include different people, if you have the time and genuinely want to arrange both.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarify additional guests:<\/strong> name who is invited and explain space constraints consistently, while discussing individual support needs privately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Communicating the plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be clear:<\/strong> state the event format, invited names and reply date without publishing a detailed account of your budget or household limits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer realistic alternatives:<\/strong> a call or later visit is enough if that is what you can manage. Do not promise extra hosting simply out of guilt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Avoiding food waste<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use realistic quantities:<\/strong> plan from confirmed guests and recipe yields instead of automatically adding 10% to every perishable item.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep a useful reserve:<\/strong> choose ingredients that can remain unopened or be used later if no extra food is needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Store leftovers promptly:<\/strong> Food Standards Agency guidance advises cooling and refrigerating or freezing leftovers within one to two hours. Use or freeze them within two days, or within one day for rice dishes. Only share food that has been handled and stored safely, with suitable transport and clear instructions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.gov.uk\/print\/pdf\/node\/3381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: Food Standards Agency: Christmas leftovers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bringing the Plan Together<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clear invitations, agreed help and realistic numbers make the meal easier to organise. <strong>Simple planning<\/strong> leaves more room to enjoy the people around the table.<\/p>\n<p>Planning your <strong>guest list<\/strong> helps prevent confusion about numbers and expectations. Kind wording and a sensible reply date can do much of the work.<\/p>\n<p>Keep track of replies, ask about practical needs and prepare a small amount of flexibility where possible. You do not need to cater for every imaginable surprise.<\/p>\n<p>Be considerate while keeping your limits. Share tasks with willing helpers and keep useful notes for next time.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading. Follow our social channels and the <a href=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/\">I Love Christmas blog<\/a> for more ideas, recipes and ways to make the festive season welcoming.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Guest Lists<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When should I ask guests to reply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seven to ten days before a home meal can be useful, with more notice for travel or catering. Check unresolved practical details two or three days before the gathering if needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How should I respond to a late request for an extra guest?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check your real capacity, then reply clearly and kindly. If you cannot add a place, explain the limit rather than leaving an uncertain invitation open.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if an unexpected guest arrives?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Greet them courteously if it is safe to do so, check with the co-host and decide whether you can accommodate them. A spare chair helps only when there is suitable space and food; another occasion may be the better option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can I reduce disagreements at dinner?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consider seating, redirect minor tension calmly and offer a pause when helpful. Set boundaries around insults or harassment, and prioritise safety if behaviour becomes threatening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can I keep the meal affordable?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set a total budget, plan quantities from confirmed numbers and use manageable recipes. Agree any shared cooking in advance, reuse tableware and store leftovers safely.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources and Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.gov.uk\/print\/pdf\/node\/3381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Standards Agency: Christmas leftovers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan a Christmas guest list that fits your home and budget, with kind invitations, clear replies and practical ways to handle last-minute 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