It's the season of cheer, lavish feasts, meeting up with loved ones and having the time of your life. The Guide gives you a checklist of the best ways to celebrate and enjoy in the true spirit of Christmas

Till December 28
At Hide-Out farm, Thappar pada road, Jhadpoli village, Vikramgarh Taluka, Thane district. Call 9820149022 / 29209030

2 dance around a 20 ft high x'mas tree
At Hypercity, you can check out their 20 feet tall Christmas tree and beautiful decorations. Hypercity will be playing Santa and making your wishes come true with a wide range of home LCDs, home theatres, iPods, Mp3 players and portable playstations at unbelievable prices. You can surprise your loved ones with a grand Christmas meal with exotic meats like Turkey Mortadella made in traditional preparations, wines from around the world, traditional Dundee cake, puddings and pies available in flavours like Belgian chocolate, rich fruits, cider and cherry. Let your kids write a "Letter to Santa", through a wish-list form to be dropped at their stores. The lucky one will have their wishes come true and the prizes include playstations, iPods, cricket kits and Barbie dolls.
At Hypercity outlets in Thane, Malad and Vashi.
Call 41717747

3 walk into a 11 ft high ginger house
At Courtyard by Marriott, binge on cakes and bakes, gourmet gifts, roasted turkey and carols this Christmas. The hotel will be decked with red and silver festive balls, snowflakes and an 11 feet high Ginger bread house. At MoMo Caf ufffd, you can sing along with the caroling team and meet Santa Clause himself. Indulge in an elaborate brunch spread (Rs 1,100 plus taxes per head) of Christmas Turkey Roast, Honey Glaze Leg of Pork, Herb Roasted Lemon Pepper Corn Feed Chicken, Crab Hot and Sour Soup as well as Pastas, Risottos and Pizzas. Sinful desserts including Chocolate Yule Log, New York Cheese Cake and Hazelnut Panacotta with Berry Compote will
satiate your sweet tooth.
On December 25
At Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai International Airport, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (E).

4 Christmas ornaments on sale
Episode's latest silver Christmas collection includes Christmas stockings, candle stands, trees and ornaments. They can be used as decorations for your home or can even be gifted to loved ones.
At Episode outlets across the city.

5 Make it a floral Christmas
Orchids, etc. is offering a 2010 Christmas collection of exotic flowers in a variety of colours. Choose from flowers such as Poinsettia plant cane, Phalaenopsis plant wooden, Guzmania ultra plant with leather fern jute and Phalaenopsis plant wooden. They are priced from Rs 1,350 onwards.
At 1/B, Prem Sagar, 14th Road, Khar (W).
Call 26483418 / 26483417
Email www.orchidsetc.in

6 Kids will have a field day
Drop by Crossword for a Children's Hour. Participate in Santa Claus cap making (Kemps Corner, 11.30 am), Straw Blow painting (Juhu, 11.30 am), making festive wrapping paper (Bandra, 11.30 am), Christmas housie (Mulund, 11.30 am), Ear Bud painting (Vashi, 12.30 pm onwards) and fun with poetry (Malad, 12 pm).
On December 26
At Crossword outlets across the city.

7u00a0Pecial Christmas chocolateu00a0 collection
The Christmas collection at Patchi is specially decorated and designed to be a perfect gift for loved ones. The chocolates are wrapped in bright colours decorated with Christmas wrapping of stars, X'mas trees and doves. The handcrafted chocolates are arranged in cradles and cane baskets to complete the festive look.u00a0
At Atria - The Millennium Mall, Shop 65 / 66, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli. Call 24813430

8u00a025% off on all things red
Bliss is hosting a Thank God It's 25th sale where you can avail of 25% off on all things red in the store. Go beserk shopping for garments, photo frames, wall hangings, magnets, clocks, cushion covers, bags and shoes.
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At Bliss, 180, Aram Nagar 1, Fisheries University Road, 7 Bungalows, Versova, Andheri (W). Call 32095929

9 10% off on yummy cinnamon rolls
Get 10% off on Cinnabon's bulk orders of its gift packs. The menu is eggless and includes classic cinnamon rolls, made with pure vegetable margarine, cream cheese frosting and the makara cinnamon from Indonesia. They also have Caramel Pecanbons, CinnaPacks, and Cinnabon Bites as well as beverages such as CarameLatta Chills, MochaLatta Chills and Chillattas.
At Outlets at Carter Road, Juhu and Bandra.

10 Designer Christmas candles
What is Christmas without candles? Home fragrance brand Iris has launched a special range of aroma candles and reed diffusers. These elegantly-styled pillar candles and decorative diffusers create a warm and welcoming ambience at home. These come in fragrances such as vanilla, amber rose, pine, lemon grass and are are priced between Rs 250 to Rs 750.
At Ethnicity, @Home, Mother Earth and other leading lifestyle outlets.

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