The Spirit of Christmas Fair at Olympia offers inspiration on festive makeovers for your home, with tips and exhibitions on decoration, cooking, party hosting and more.

Christmas Ideas for the Home
An event devoted to all things festive for your home, the Christmas fair includes everything from parties and gifts to food and decoration. The House and Garden theatre will provide you with plenty of innovative Christmas ideas from a variety of exhibitors will feature throughout the event, intended to help you have a very merry Christmas at home.

Festive Food Alternatives
If the thought of turkey is making you wince, you might want to consider a variety of alternative food solutions for Christmas 2008. The Spirit of Christmas Fair food hall features an extensive range of food and drink exhibitions from across the globe, offering festive alternatives to traditional fare and modern twists on old favourites. The Producers Market will feature at the fair in 2008, with artisan produce on hand to provide you with alternatives for Christmas gifts and nibbles.

Christmas Chocolate Week
Chocolate lovers can gear up for an indulgent Christmas at the Spirit of Christmas Fair's Chocolate Week, featuring an array of chocolate creations. The latest in all kind of chocolate will be on display at the event, including everything from fountains to sculptures, as well as talks, demonstrations and free tastings.

British Designers Gallery
With presents high on the priority list of most people's Christmas to do list, this year the Spirit of Christmas Fair gives you the chance to go home with some very special presents indeed. Talented designers from the likes of the Cockpit Arts and Hidden Arts will be presenting their contemporary designs for your perusal. Interior accessories, jewellery and textiles are just a few of the things you can get your hands on.

The Spirit of Christmas exhibition takes place at Olympia until Sunday 9th November. Doors are open from 10am – 6pm, with the event ending at 5pm on Sunday 9th November. Tickets on the door cost £17.00 for adults, £8.50 for children. Advance tickets cost £15.00 for adults, £7.00 for children.