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- The family from Morecambe, Lancashire, have been enjoying the festive period
- READ MORE: Mother of Britain’s biggest family Sue Radford shares a glimpse of her December 1st breakfast
With Christmas now only days away, parents up and down the country are busy striving to make the festive season a fun one for their children.
And if you have 22 kids – like Sue and Noel Radford, mum and dad to Britain’s biggest family – yuletide is likely to be even more chaotic.
In the run up to the holiday period, the family, from Morecambe in Lancashire, have been sharing snaps of their ornate decorations – including dozens of stockings hanging by the fireplace – and the family has also documented a seasonal trip to Center Parcs.
The Radfords have already too given fans on social media a glimpse of their annual December 1st breakfast – a seasonal celebration that sees the clan gather for a feast of pain au chocolates and pancake stacks.
![A look into the family's lavish Christmas celebrations will also be explored in their upcoming Channel 5 Christmas special this Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78873117-12855255-A_look_into_the_family_s_lavish_Christmas_celebrations_will_also-a-29_1702397355049.jpg)
A look into the family’s lavish Christmas celebrations will also be explored in their upcoming Channel 5 Christmas special this Sunday
This Sunday’s upcoming Channel 5 Christmas offers fans some insights into exactly how the most magical time of year unfolds when you’ve got 22 kids.
Here, FEMAIL looks at all the glitzy festivities the Radfords have already taken part in so far this year…
THE RADFORDS’ ‘LUSH DECEMBER 1 BREAKFAST’
![To kick the festive month off, Sue Radford shared a glimpse of her family's lavish December 1st breakfast](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78873125-12855255-To_kick_this_month_off_Sue_shared_a_glimpse_of_her_December_1st_-a-28_1702397351876.jpg)
To kick the festive month off, Sue Radford shared a glimpse of her family’s lavish December 1st breakfast
To kick the month off, Sue, shared a glimpse of the family’s lavish December 1st breakfast which included advent calendars worth hundreds of pounds.
The mother-of-22 took to her Instagram stories to document the festive morning feast. The 48-year-old also showed off Elf on the Shelf cake pops and a red bucket brimming with Christmas chocolates.
There were also crackers and candy canes laid out on the table as the Christmas 2023 party started in earnest.
In another festive snap, the whole family appeared to be dressed in Christmas jumpers around the dinner table as Sue shared news of their latest TV appearance.
Sue captioned the post: ‘WE’VE GOT EXCITING NEWS! We’re going to be back on your screens for Christmas!!!
’22 Kids and Counting at Christmas will be on Channel 5 at 8pm on Sunday the 17th of December!’
![Tis the season: there were also Christmas crackers and candy canes laid out on the table](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78873121-12855255-There_were_also_Christmas_crackers_and_candy_canes_laid_out_on_t-a-27_1702397348922.jpg)
Tis the season: there were also Christmas crackers and candy canes laid out on the table
![Snaps on the family's Instagram, @theradfordfamily - where they have 517,000 followers - documented a fun-filled day at Center Parcs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78813733-12855255-Snaps_on_the_family_s_Instagram_theradfordfamily_where_they_have-a-4_1702396875590.jpg)
Snaps on the family’s Instagram, @theradfordfamily – where they have 517,000 followers – documented a fun-filled day at Center Parcs
ORNATE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Mrs Radford kicked the festive season off in late November, when she showcased her family’s elaborate Christmas decorations this year after decking the halls, despite a bout of illness.
The mother-of-22, from Morecambe, Lancashire, took to her Instagram stories to debut a glimpse of the lavish look, which included parts of the dining and living room areas.
Despite explaining that she’s ‘cracked a rib’ following a bout of ‘painful’ coughing, the mum, 48, seemed determined to kick off the festive spirit in style, even though she admitted she’s ‘never felt so poorly’.
In the snaps, fans were treated to views of intricately decorated Christmas trees, as well as a shelf jam-packed with numerous stockings.
![Sue Radford took to her Instagram stories to reveal her family's elaborate Christmas decorations, including a tree in the dining room](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78316605-12855255-Sue_Radford_took_to_her_Instagram_stories_to_reveal_her_family_s-a-8_1702396942274.jpg)
Sue Radford took to her Instagram stories to reveal her family’s elaborate Christmas decorations, including a tree in the dining room
And despite the abundant décor, the reality star insisted she’d have more up her sleeve if she hadn’t been feeling under the weather.
Taking to her page, she wrote: ‘Accurate representation of how my Monday morning went.
‘Also pretty sure I’ve managed to crack a rib from all the coughing I’ve done over the last three weeks, so that’s pretty painful.
And although the illness initially threatened to foil her festive plans, the mum was grateful it was finally beginning to subside.
‘Thankfully though my cough is getting much better’ she continued. ‘It’s been a draining three weeks, I’ve never felt so poorly’.
Even then, the influencer planned to take things slowly while she recovered.
She added: ‘I’m usually so on it with putting my Christmas decorations up but with feeling so poorly we’ve only put the dining room tree up.
‘We plan on putting the rest of the decorations up today which the kids are very excited about’.
A few hours later Sue revealed another set of decorations, before exclaiming: ‘Christmas has landed’.
The vlogger accessorised each of the two Christmas trees according to the room’s colour theme.
![In the snaps, fans were treated to views of intricately decorated Christmas trees, as well as a shelf jam-packed with numerous stockings](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78316597-12855255-In_the_snaps_fans_were_treated_to_views_of_intricately_decorated-a-7_1702396924904.jpg)
In the snaps, fans were treated to views of intricately decorated Christmas trees, as well as a shelf jam-packed with numerous stockings
Starting in the dining room, the medium-sized tree displayed nude and pastel tones, which were brought alive by gold electric lights.
The theme worked in tandem with the neatly arranged dining area, which boasted a brown and nude colour scheme.
Meanwhile, in the living room, Sue cranked things up a notch with the placement of a much larger tree, beset with various trinkets.
From candy canes, to checkered bows and huge baubles, the tree made for quite a sight, however it paled in comparison to the mantelpiece.
To the left of the tree lay an overcrowded shelf bursting with tinsel, lights and uncountable stockings.
Perhaps the mother put up 22 stockings, one for each member of the famous family.
FESTIVE CENTER PARCS OUTING
Earlier this week, Britain’s biggest family revealed that they enjoyed a festive Center Parcs outing this weekend.
Sue and Noel took some of their brood out to enjoy the Winter Wonderland experience at the holiday site, which offers cosy cabins and outdoorsy activities for the whole family.
Snaps on the family’s Instagram Stories – where they have 517,000 followers – documented the fun-filled day out as they all explored the resort decked out for the holiday season.
![Britain's biggest family have enjoyed a festive Center Parcs outing - ahead of their Christmas special airing on Channel 5 this weekend](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78813725-12855255-Britain_s_biggest_family_have_enjoyed_a_festive_Center_Parcs_out-a-12_1702396991008.jpg)
Britain’s biggest family have enjoyed a festive Center Parcs outing – ahead of their Christmas special airing on Channel 5 this weekend
![Sue and Noel took some of their brood of 22 out to enjoy the Winter Wonderland experience at the holiday resort. The family also stopped off for some food at The Pancake House](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78813727-12855255-Parents_Sue_48_and_Noel_52_from_Morecambe_Lancashire_took_some_o-a-13_1702396995170.jpg)
Sue and Noel took some of their brood of 22 out to enjoy the Winter Wonderland experience at the holiday resort. The family also stopped off for some food at The Pancake House
![The family enjoyed their festive outing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78813731-12855255-The_family_enjoyed_their_festive_outing-a-14_1702396997573.jpg)
![The brood took in the Christmas decor](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78813737-12855255-The_brood_took_in_the_Christmas_decor-a-15_1702396997603.jpg)
One clip saw everyone marvelling at a huge Christmas tree arch which featured fun interchanging fairy lights (left). Another (right) also saw the crew enjoying the winter decor, with one area adorned to look like an elf’s front yard
One clip saw everyone marvelling at a huge Christmas tree arch which featured fun interchanging fairy lights, while another also saw the crew enjoying the winter décor, with one area adorned to look like an elf’s front yard.
The weekend break means the family have been on at least 20 holidays in the past to years, including Sue and Noel’s anniversary trip to Dubai, a lavish family break in Florida and various weekends away in their motorhome.
The family also stopped off for some food at The Pancake House. Elsewhere, the family posed with actors in Christmas-themed costumes.
Sue also enjoyed some mulled wine to warm up during the day out. It is not clear if the family stayed overnight or simply travelled over for the day.
Prices at Center Parcs’ Whinfell Forest location, in Cumbria – which is the closest to where the family live – currently show the cheapest three-bedroom cabin stays at £499 for three days, with the most expensive lodge option at £999 for the same duration.
A LOT TO BUY FOR: PRICEY PRESENTS
Sue appeared to give a sneak peak into her children’s Christmas gifts as she shared a snap of two dolls – which retail for £79.99 each on Amazon, on her Instagram Stories.
‘Bonnie and Heidie are going to love these dolls,’ she wrote, referring to her two youngest children.
Sue also marked the post as an #ad. In past years, Christmas presents have also included Nintendos, dolls, board games, necklaces and Lego.
![Earlier today Sue appeared to give a sneak peak into her children's Christmas gifts as she shared a snap of two dolls - which retail for £79.99 each on Amazon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78873111-12855255-Earlier_today_Sue_appeared_to_give_a_sneak_peak_into_her_childre-a-30_1702397364812.jpg)
Earlier today Sue appeared to give a sneak peak into her children’s Christmas gifts as she shared a snap of two dolls – which retail for £79.99 each on Amazon
![In past years, Christmas presents have also included Nintendos, dolls, boardgames, necklaces and Lego.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/78873113-12855255-In_past_years_Christmas_presents_have_also_included_Nintendos_do-a-31_1702397367238.jpg)
In past years, Christmas presents have also included Nintendos, dolls, boardgames, necklaces and Lego.
In 2021, Sue told the Daily Mail that her and husband spend up to £7,000 on Christmas presents for their supersized family.
She said that, on average, they buy roughly 300 presents, aiming to spend between £100 and £200 for each main present, ‘then bits and bobs’. The kids write lists of what they want, but they don’t always get their dream items.
The mother-of-22 has also claimed that she can get through some 70 rolls of wrapping paper each year, with the food bill estimated to be around a whopping £300.
On top of this, the family had three Christmas trees – decorated with personalised baubles for the children – last year and stockings for every family member.
FAMILY SHOPPING FUN
Also joining in the festive fun this year is Sue’s rarely seen mother, who joined her family for a Christmassy shopping trip last month.
The content creator posted a video of the family excursion on their YouTube channel – which boasts 365,000 subscribers.
In the 25-minute vlog, the mother headed out for lunch with her mother, daughters and grandchild when they got distracted by some toys on display in a shop near their home in Morecambe.
After pausing at the soft toy display, Sue picked up a reindeer wearing a faux-fur jacket and asked her mother, who only appears a handful of times, to guess how much it was.
Sue’s mother – who was stylish in a yellow coat and printed scarf – joked: ‘I think about £200!’
Admiring the display in the store, Sue’s mother – whose first name was not been shared by the family – said: ‘I think it would look nice against that Christmas tree too.’
Turning back to camera, Sue said: ‘It’s £55.’
Before sitting down for lunch, Sue and her teenage daughter Aimee were stunned to learn that a small gingerbread Christmas tree decoration cost an eyewatering £12.
Sue said: ‘[I was expecting it to be] £4 or £5.’
Elsewhere in the video, Sue’s mother admires an owl soft toy – which also captures the interest of her Heidie and her great-granddaughter Ophelia.
While sitting down to eat, Sue filmed her mother enjoying her chilli and coriander soup.
For the relaxed day out with her granddaughters, Sue’s mother opted for a light grey jumper and statement silver necklace – which perfectly matched her metallic nail polish.
The video ends with Sue and her younger children who still live at home decorating their first Christmas tree of the year.
CHRISTMAS GETAWAY?
While all the festive outings the Radfords have had so far have been local, the family is also known to enjoying holidaying across the pond.
At the beginning of last December, they whisked their family away for a holiday in New York City.
The group enjoyed all the tourist-favourites in the Big Apple, including the infamous Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree.
Snaps also saw the family enjoying scenes of the iconic skyline and the Empire State Building, as vlogs captured behind-the-scenes footage of the brood delighting in American supermarket shopping.
![At the beginning of last December, the Radfords whisked their family away for a holiday in New York City](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/12/16/75128973-12855255-At_the_beginning_of_last_December_the_Radfords_whisked_their_fam-a-16_1702397039112.jpg)
At the beginning of last December, the Radfords whisked their family away for a holiday in New York City
And just days before Christmas, the family vlog channel shared footage from their festive trip to Disneyland, Paris.
‘This year we decided to take the kids away to make Christmas memories instead of doing lots of presents,’ they wrote in a caption. ‘We didn’t vlog loads as the camera battery died but here’s what we got.’
‘Well I think the plan for today is we’re going to try and do as many rides as possible,’ Sue told viewers in a video showing the gang exploring. ‘We’re also going to watch the Christmas show later…’
Clips from the trip show the family enjoying the adventure park and basking in the Christmas spirit, sporting Disney merch.
22 Kids and Counting at Christmas airs on Channel 5 at 8pm on Sunday December 17th