New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 1850

TIM ALLEN The Home Improvement star (65) played the jolly gentleman in 1994 film The Santa Clause. His character is a divorced dad who accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit and is magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf tells him that he has to take Santa’s place. Of the role, Tim has joked, “I’m literally the last guy in the world who should be Santa Claus because I don’t like kids all that much.” KURT RUSSELL Kurt is Saint Nick in the new film The Christmas Chronicles. In it, his festive deliveries are nearly derailed when two siblings cause his sleigh to crash! Kurt (67) says he leapt at the role, “It’s an iconic character. It’s like playing Elvis [Presley].” BEN AFFLECK In the 2000…

TIM ALLEN The Home Improvement star (65) played the jolly gentleman in 1994 film The Santa Clause. His character is a divorced dad who accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit and is magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf tells him that he has to take Santa’s place. Of the role, Tim has joked, “I’m literally the last guy in the world who should be Santa Claus because I don’t like kids all that much.” KURT RUSSELL Kurt is Saint Nick in the new film The Christmas Chronicles. In it, his festive deliveries are nearly derailed when two siblings cause his sleigh to crash! Kurt (67) says he leapt at the role, “It’s an iconic character. It’s like playing Elvis [Presley].” BEN AFFLECK In the 2000 flick Reindeer Games, Ben (46)…

There’s no denying it any longer – the festive season is now well and truly upon us! The box of Christmas decorations is out of storage and our writer Amy Prebble has given us the kick we needed by finishing of f her Christmas shopping befor e December even r olled around. We’re trying not to let our envy be too obvious! While we get involved in all those Christmas traditions, as well as employing new ones from our favourite foodies - Jamie Oliver , Nigella Lawson, Mary Berry and our very own Nici Wickes – we’ve again looked at what we can do to celebrate this Christmas a bit dif ferently. We’re thinking about what we’re grateful for this year – like many of our local stars in this issue, who…

There’s no denying it any longer – the festive season is now well and truly upon us! The box of Christmas decorations is out of storage and our writer Amy Prebble has given us the kick we needed by finishing of f her Christmas shopping befor e December even r olled around. We’re trying not to let our envy be too obvious! While we get involved in all those Christmas traditions, as well as employing new ones from our favourite foodies - Jamie Oliver , Nigella Lawson, Mary Berry and our very own Nici Wickes – we’ve again looked at what we can do to celebrate this Christmas a bit dif ferently. We’re thinking about what we’re grateful for this year – like many of our local stars in this…

It’s Christmas time – the carols are on full blast, scraps of wrapping paper have inexplicably made their way into every corner of the house and planning has begun for the family’s imminent arrival. Although every family’s Christmas is different, there’s one thing we all have in common – food is often the main event of the big day . With celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Mary Berry , it’s no different. For the much-ador ed British foodie trio, it’s a day for family , friends and, of course, a feast! We rounded up their very best tips and tricks to help you celebrate the season stress-free and like a pro. JAMIE IS THE MAINS MAN He’s the undisputed king of Christmas – he even has a cookbook…

It’s Christmas time – the carols are on full blast, scraps of wrapping paper have inexplicably made their way into every corner of the house and planning has begun for the family’s imminent arrival. Although every family’s Christmas is different, there’s one thing we all have in common – food is often the main event of the big day . With celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Mary Berry , it’s no different. For the much-ador ed British foodie trio, it’s a day for family , friends and, of course, a feast! We rounded up their very best tips and tricks to help you celebrate the season stress-free and like a pro. JAMIE IS THE MAINS MAN He’s the undisputed king of Christmas – he even has a cookbook dedicated to everything festive. Jamie…