We can all picture the scene - a messy kitchen, a turkey close to burning in the oven, a stressed parent, an overexcited child, clutter, wrapping paper strewn on the floor and all of a sudden someone is pushed to breaking point.

Arguments over the festive period are inevitable. The year is coming to a close, everyone is eager to let off the stress built up in the last few manic weeks of work before the holidays and all family members are back under the same roof, potentially with some extra lodgers.

While bickering and small disagreements are completely normal, no one wants full-blown shouting matches to erupt over Christmas dinner.

I've asked the experts for both myself and HELLO! readers for some tips and tricks on how to avoid causing war at home during the festive season.

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