festive

Among the newer offerings: lesser-known regional specialties, festive favorites from diverse cultural traditions, and creative spins from celebrity chefs and bakers.

"While many people will be heading home to be with their loved ones, the sad reality is that many children like Kobi, and their families, will spend the festive season in hospital," she said.

Perhaps that’s because the festive meal holds so much symbolic importance, or that we rarely eat roast turkey with stuffing any other time of the year.

Pat returns to help Nigel when his dementia symptoms intensify, following an emotional evening at his festive film screening.

"The next test will be whether the momentum seen in second quarter can extend through the key festive trading period and into 2026-27."