3 exclusive Christmas services to help you host a beautiful time with less stress

Christmas is a wonderful time, but the magic rarely happens without some stress.

From finding the perfect tree and adorning your home with decorations to organising and wrapping thoughtful gifts, it's a miracle there's even time to think about the food shopping, let alone preparing a splendid roast dinner for all the family.

If thinking about your lengthy to-do list makes you want to cancel the holidays, wait one moment and read on, because there’s a whole host of services to help you make Christmas magical.

1. Let someone else untangle the fairy lights – invite a team of festive elves to decorate your home

There are a number of companies that specialise in bespoke home decorations. They will come up with designs, pull ideas together and suggest colours and styling appropriate for your home and the result you’re aiming for.

For full-on luxe, go all out with heavy adornments such as lush velvet, ribbons, gold braids and pearls. Or if you prefer a simple, organic look, opt for layers of green, natural pine cones, holly, and brown-paper bows.

You can order a single banister or fireplace garland, or go the whole hog and have your entire house decorated – both inside and outside.

As with so many things in life, it’s simply a question of available time and the budget you’re willing to spend.

To find a company specialising in bespoke Christmas decorations where you live, google “Hire someone to decorate my house for Christmas”.

2. It’s a wrap – with a little help from personal shoppers and bespoke gift wrapping services

Once you know your home will sparkle and shine throughout the holidays, it’s time to turn your attention to the presents.

While all the large stores offer personal shopping services, you might find it preferable to use a private concierge service instead.

A concierge service isn’t just for Christmas.

Throughout the year, they offer practical help with day-to-day life. Helping smooth simple household tasks such as organising dry cleaning, or the more complex life jobs like managing a house purchase.

As Christmas approaches, they can assist with your present list, giving ideas for appropriate gift ideas for the friends and family you need to buy for.

Imagine how much time you’d save if someone handed you a personalised curated Christmas gift list. And they won’t just stop at the ideas, most will organise the shopping and take care of the wrapping too.

If you love choosing and shopping for the perfect gift but hate wrangling with wrapping paper and Sellotape, help is at hand. Jane Means is a gift-wrapping guru based in London, but her team also provides international wrapping service.

To find help with your gift buying and present wrapping, ask Google for some suggestions.

3. Take the weight off and let others handle the catering – hire your own high-class chef, sommelier, and waiting staff

Your house looks amazing, there’s a pile of thoughtful, beautifully wrapped gifts nestled under the perfect tree and it’s time to turn your attention to the food.

One simple solution is to bring in a private chef to cook up a storm in your kitchen on Christmas Day.

There are numerous online services you can use to find and book your perfect chef. You can liaise with them to customise your menu, discuss any dietary requirements, or even ask them to create a unique theme.

Sounding a bit run-of-the-mill for your liking? If so, go for the ultimate fine-dining experience. If money is no object, you can secure a Michelin chef, top-class waiters, and a sommelier to ensure the wine served with each course more than lives up to expectations.