Cheryl Cole: Usually shops the day before Christmas

Cheryl Cole admits she is never organised in the lead up to Christmas.

The Girls Aloud star, 25, buys presents for husband Ashley Cole, 27, and her family the day before.

‘Christmas shopping is one of the most stressful times of the year,’ she says.

‘It’s normally done on Christmas Eve or the day before. I’m normally running round like a headless chicken.’

But bandmate Sarah Harding, 27, uses the festive season as an excuse to experiment in the kitchen.

‘My favourite thing about Christmas is being able to go home and sit and do nothing!’ she says.

‘And maybe get a bit Delia Smith, you know, make some mince pies and get all the Christmas food going.’

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