For a new twist on the low-stress holiday, how about applying the Costco mantra of buying in bulk to gift-giving?

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The most interesting twist is the embrace of social media by Knob Creek this holiday season.

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On Twitter parliamentary journalists are trying to work out - not the next twist in the hacking tale but which Tory MP has just been spotted in holiday 'dress down' red cords.

BBC: Holiday reading? Look away now.