Guides
Practical, sourced guides from the May's Parlour Editorial Team: what size tree to buy, how many lights it needs, using lights safely, when decorations go up and come down, recycling wrapping paper and setting the table.
May's Parlour Editorial Team
Allow about 50 cm a person, work from the outside in with the cutlery, and lay the table on Christmas Eve. Layout, crackers, centrepieces, candles and a timing plan.
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May's Parlour Editorial Team
Decorations traditionally go up at the start of Advent and come down on Twelfth Night, 5 January, though some say 6 January. The dates, the history and how to pack...
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May's Parlour Editorial Team
Measure the ceiling, subtract about 30 cm for the topper, then check the width at the base. A height table in feet and centimetres, with advice on where to stand...
Read the guide →Tree height in, rough numbers out: lights, baubles, garland and skirt size.
Open the calculator →How many sleeps are left, with the key dates from Advent to Twelfth Night.
See the countdown →When to order so your parcels have time to arrive, with a working-day calendar.
See the dates →Email support@maysparlour.co.uk with your order number if you have one. We reply within 1 working day, Monday to Friday.
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