Christmas 2011 Christmas made easy for you

Make sure you have enough home insurance cover for your Christmas presents

Stuck for Christmas present ideas? Bought an unusual gift, so want to know about rights to return? Had a Christmas dinner disaster in 2010 and need the best kitchen appliances this year?   

The Which? Christmas guide 2011 is here to help, from the best gift ideas to ensuring the festivities run smoothly. 

Christmas shopping rights

Before you exercise your credit card, there are a few legal rights to consider when choosing Christmas gifts.

Our consumer action team has pulled together all you need to know about returning presents and proof of purchase you may need - from dealing with faulty goods to specific rights when buying online.

We also explain your rights when shopping in sales and will update you with details of the latest January sales in major stores as they happen.

Save money this Christmas

Looking to escape the British winter this Christmas? Our experts tell you the best places to go to soak up some winter sun, and also look at your travel rights, whether you're travelling by aeroplane, train or car. If you're a ski bunny, the team also lets you know ways to save on ski holidays. 

If a winter break is on the cards, it is important you don't forget your travel insurance - our money team has advice on travel insurance for winter holidays, whether you're looking for sun or will be braving the ski slopes.

Also, will you be covered at home while you're away? Our home insurance guide looks at everything from extended absences and covering possessions to fixing spills if you're at home.

We also help you get the best deals, with our Best Rate credit cards - and examine which high street 0% credit deals are any good.

Buy the best tech presents

Technology is a popular gift choice, and our tech team is here to help you find the best gifts for tech-heads. We kicked off your tech gift guide this year with five gadget stocking fillers, from Blu-ray discs to a great MP3 player for all a music fan needs. The team has also created some specific gift round ups -including the best tablets,  PAYG phones, laptops, digital radios, digital cameras and ebook readers to find under the tree this year. 

If you can't decide what to buy, or know what tech you want for Christmas - our tech team also explains how to create an Amazon wishlist, and have also rounded up the most desirable tech Christmas presents if money was no object. We also have it sorted when it comes to buying your gifts, with a look at the best Christmas apps with our mobile team.

Which? experts help you choose the best breadmaker for a gift this Christmas

Ideal gifts for the home

Our home experts have been busy in the kitchen selecting the most popular gifts you like at Christmas, such as breadmakers and coffee machines.

The team also round up favourite gadgets, whether you're on a budget or plan to splash out on luxury gifts.  If your loved ones like to stay groomed, the team has also handpicked personal care gift ideas, from top five electric shaver gifts, to top five hairdryer gifts. Like something a little more quirky? The team will also be looking at the top ten bizarre Christmas gifts, for your more kooky loved ones.  

And for all those Christmas parties, our taste teams have also revealed the best Christmas fizz and mince pies - do you need to splash out to get the quality you want? 

Help Christmas run smoothly

Not satisfied with bringing you the best gifts, the home team are also on hand to make Christmas as easy as possible - from time-saving cooking gadgets and recycling advice to sorting problems at home.

Also, if you're travelling with a young family this Christmas, find out the Christmas travel essentials no parent should go without, from a portable buggy to a travel cot. 

Finally, no home would be complete at Christmas without a tree - our gardening team will be on hand with how to buy a Christmas tree, and avoid soiled carpets with a guide on how to buy the best Christmas tree stand.