During the festive season, aspirations for healthier eating and resisting snacks are often deferred until the new year, joining the ranks of those fateful resolutions.

Indulging in fine foods and enjoying good drinks are two things that help stretch the month of December into one long celebration of all things merry.

Whether you're in search of Christmas Eve nibbles, New Year platters or even snacks for the big day, SPAR has a fantastic range of deals that bring more joy than the sound of hooves on a rooftop.

Continuing to spread the cheer, SPAR's Big Deals of Christmas has another phenomenal offer to help you cater to guests - until November 29, you can now get a 70cl bottle of Absolut Vodka for £15.99. Perfect for Christmas cocktails or served over ice with your favourite mixer.

Celebrate in style

While food trends may come and go, there's one idea that remains as relevant and popular today as the day it first went viral - the timeless charcuterie board.

Combining a mix of sweet and savoury, sour and creamy, charcuterie boards are a plethora of snacks and foods that allow you to take your Christmas party nibbles to the next level.

Whether you're catering for four or forty, this elegant way of presenting a range of treats is sure to make your guests think you've got everything figured out.

From meats and cheese to olives and crackers, your local store has everything you need to create your own SPARcuterie board.

A selection of mixed olives and sun-dried tomatoes range from just £2-£3, which can be paired with SPAR's continental meat selection costing £3.99, to make an Italian-themed SPARchuterie board.

Or, if you fancy adding a little sweetness to your savoury, chocolate raisins, luxury all-butter or deep-filled mince pies and fancy sea shell praline chocolates range from £1.25 to £3, meaning you can add a little class to your board with little extra cost.

Don't forget, SPAR's Big Deals of Christmas is jam-packed full of amazing offers, with a new deal emerging every other week to make your shopping even easier.

No matter what you choose to fill your platter with, the possibilities are endless. You can stick with the classic chopping board with meats and cheeses, or do something different and rearrange the stunning snacks into a Christmas tree or snowman.

If you're not the one cooking Christmas dinner this year then this perfect after-dinner or New Year's Eve party platter is the perfect way to show off without breaking the bank.

SPAR's guide to the perfect charcuterie board

Once you've done your Christmas shopping and saved yourself a pretty penny or two, it's time to open up those shopping bags and get creative with your range of delicious treats.

Creating a SPARcuterie board is a fun activity that can be done by yourself listening to your favourite Christmas tunes, with the kids as a festive family activity or with friends on a Friday night.

However you create your platter of tastiness, SPAR has some simple steps to help you do it in style:

Step 1 - Put on your comfy slippers and pour yourself a nice cool glass of SPAR's Perlezza prosecco, or even a nice warm brew.

Step 2 - Create a theme for your board. Whether it be an Italian theme, a board full of sweet treats or a mix-and-match, let your creative juices flow.

Step 3 - Grab your chosen snacks and start laying them out on a board of your choice. It doesn't have to be perfect, it's the taste that counts!

Step 4 - Reward yourself with another glass of fizz and show off your creation to family and friends.

Step 5 - Enjoy!

To find out more about SPAR's Big Deals of Christmas and to buy all the bits for your festive charcuterie board, visit the website here or pop into your local store.