Do you have your Christmas napkins yet? Plan the holidays stress-free

Are you already thinking about Christmas? Although it may seem an exaggeration, it is a good time to start planning one of the most special moments of the year. Agreed, you don’t have to put on the apron yet, but you can gain time designing the table decoration with attractive Christmas napkins.

Table decoration at Christmas: the secret for a perfect celebration

When we get down to organising the Christmas dinner we generally focus our time, efforts and concerns on the dishes we prepare. It is obvious that the table is the heart of the matter. Nevertheless, for this very reason, we must take everything in and carefully prepare the decoration of the space. It is important to satisfy our diners palates, but also to do it in a pleasant and welcoming setting. How we dress the table, which Christmas napkins we choose, and how we decorate the space are essential ingredients so that we can all enjoy the full experience.

Moreover, table decoration is one of the aspects on which we can begin working right now. The placemats, the Christmas napkins, the majority of decorative elements, do not deteriorate over time and as a result we can buy them beforehand and have them ready for D-day. Thus, we can gradually reduce the list of tasks and reduce the stress of the days prior to the celebration.

Christmas napkins in pre-cut roll?

In an earlier article we spoke of the advantages of using placemats for the Christmas table decoration: they are versatile, practical to wash and iron, lighten the table and give it an original touch.

Now we focus on analysing the benefits of using MY DRAP Christmas napkins:

• • Absorbent and pleasant to touch. As well as the 100% cotton collections, you can also choose the linen Christmas napkins and placemats with which you will give a touch of distinction and authenticity to the table.
  • Versatility. You can choose from a wide variety of colours and designs, among which you will find different collections with Christmas motifs. With a small change in the Christmas napkins and/or placemats, you can obtain a different table each year that will surely amaze your diners.
  • On being in a practical pre-cut roll, they occupy less space.
  • You can use them as single-use napkins or wash and iron them conveniently at home.

In short, they are practical Christmas napkins, but also with the style and elegance befitting a celebration of this type. The perfect solution for reducing stress at home without giving up quality.

In the next article we will explain in detail how to choose and present Christmas napkins for a modern and welcoming table.

How to fold Christmas napkins to amaze your guests

The design and feel of the placemats and Christmas napkins are, without doubt, basic aspects so that the table on this very special day is attractive and functional. However, you can still give them an extra touch if you fold and present them in an original way. For example, you can transform a cotton napkin into an attractive Christmas tree or simply fold it like an elegant cutlery holder. In these earlier articles we explained to you in detail how to do it and in a very clear video. You have no excuse not to try it 😉

How to face a stress-free Christmas dinner

As we mentioned, the fact of planning all the parts that form part of the Christmas dinner in advance is one of the key factors for reducing the anxiety and tiredness that celebrations of such magnitude cause.

Below we give you some tips to achieve this:

• Write a detailed list of everything that a Christmas celebration at home involves: food and drink (recipes and ingredients), table decoration (Christmas napkins, placemats, centrepieces and other details, cutlery and crockery…), other logistical aspects (tables and chairs, storage space for coats and bags, play space for the younger kiddies), etc.
• Start with the preparations that you can sort out now, such as the table decoration that we mentioned.
• Contact the guests and share your idea for the menu with them. Asking about possible allergies and intolerances in time will allow you to think of an alternative without last-minute pressure. Moreover, if you plan in advance you will be able to buy better ingredients and at a better price.
• Simplify. Don’t forget that the aim of Christmas is to share a meal with friends and family in a relaxed atmosphere and in which everyone can enjoy it, the hosts included. Don’t complicate life with untried recipes or which involve a lot of attention at the last minute. A panettone or some biscuits, for example, can be a good choice for desserts: it enables you to freeze the raw dough and, on Christmas day, simply bake.
• Delegate and share. Don’t become obsessed with perfection and enjoy the preparation of the event with those closest to you as well. You probably have a friend who loves handicrafts, a sister-in-law who loves cooking, someone with more free time to go and pick up the shopping… Getting them to take part actively in the preparations will make them happy and will help you ease the pressure.

To sum up, you need to identify everything that might be stressful and solve these things right now, and you will enjoy a healthier Christmas 🙂