Gearing up for an intimate holiday gathering at home? We’re talking a quick-fix gourmet meal, a festive soundtrack and the right mood lighting. Here’s how we recommend turning up the holiday heat!

For dinner, try making a simple (and festive-looking) spicy shrimp recipe by tossing 1 1/2 kilos of peeled and deveined shrimp into a pan with 4 tablespoons of olive oil, a generous pinch of red pepper flakes and 5 crushed garlic cloves. Once cooked, remove from heat, then douse shrimp with the juice of 1 lemon, a handful of fresh parsley and salt to taste. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread.

As for your song selection, try My Kind of Christmas by Christina Aguilera for an up-tempo sound, Merry Christmas, Baby by Rod Stewart for something a bit more soulful, or The Best of Bing Crosby – The Christmas Collection to set a purely classic mood. And, don’t forget the candlelight. Jurlique’s Limited Edition Christmas Candle is hand-poured, made from 100% soy and infused with essential oils that smell all warm and holiday-perfect. How’s all that for the lights of your life?

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