Gifts with gravity

This is how Christmas gifting works: you give one stellar present, two to five slightly smaller main presents, and a spread of smaller satellite gifts.

It’s easy. Just think of it like the solar system – the sun is at the centre, a few planets surround it and a multiplicity of moons orbit the lot. It gives your gifts the perfect mix of quality, quantity and dynamism to surprise and thrill your willing victim.

It is with just this in mind that today’s home page splits presents into the various strata of gifting, from stocking fillers like a pair of preppy striped socks, up to headline-grabbers like this truly desirable melton wool coat from Burberry, which frankly, will make anybody’s day.

Of course, if you’re looking to buy for the fairer sex, then guide yourself by budget from the cheeky sparkles of a pair of very special bone hoop earrings or a big-rock cocktail ring up to a dress that looks festive and will work for her any evening of the year. She’ll love you for it.

And there’s plenty in between from perfect Christmas jumpers for him and her to very manly man-bags and sleek feminine clutches.

So no matter what your budget is, we’ve got it covered. Now, get shopping.