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Controlling Christmas spending isn’t just about money - it can really affect your mental health by Kate, Armadillo Christmas used to feel simple. When I was a kid, our family Christmases were brilliant - my older brothers would come home with their wives and ever-growing families, my mum made the best lunch, we all watched the same films the rest of the country was watching, and there was just so much laughter. What we  didn’t  have was a mountain of expensive presents. I’d u

Tonight, the skies will light up with colour, crowds will gather, sparks will dance, noise and fun-filled chaos all around. For many, it’s a night of joy and tradition. But for others, it’s something quite different. The noise and unpredictability can stir anxiety, trauma, or painful memories. If that’s you, you’re not alone. It’s perfectly okay to close the curtains, keep the lights low, and protect your peace. Safety and calm are precious things. Bonfire Night also carries