Christmas Eve boxes and sustainable gifts: Your weekend guide

THIS WEEK'S BEST PRODUCT PICKS Trouble viewing this? [View in browser]( [Independent]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [156]( THIS WEEK'S BEST PRODUCT PICKS This Wednesday marked the beginning of National Grief Awareness Week, an event that aims to normalise grief and encourage people to talk about the subject. This year, more than ever, it’s important to share the burden that grief brings, but the event recognises that many people may not be able to see friends, family and loved ones during Covid-19. In honour of the project, we’ve found [the books that may just help you better understand the grieving process](. It’s been a hard week for the British high street as department store Debenhams announced it is set to close permanently after 242 years of trading. As a result, it has launched a closing down sale that garnered so much traffic to the website, it crashed. It’s now back up and running, and [we’ve found the best products to shop](, from furniture to fashion. After a touch of Christmas shopping, you’ll sure to be in the festive spirit, so why not create a Christmas Eve box for your little one this year? For everything you need to know on the origins of Christmas Eve boxes and what to fill them with, [read our guide](. And finally, if you’re looking to shop more consciously this Christmas, look to our review of the [best sustainable presents for every recipient](. From ethical candles to book club subscriptions, these are the gifts that keep on giving. National Grief Awareness Week: Books that can help process loss The theme of this year’s event is #ShareYourStory, and urges people to document their experiences because ‘distance shouldn’t mean we can’t share our grief’ [Read more]( Debenhams sale: The best deals as department stores finally close The retailer’s website has crashed already today due to being overwhelmed by the number of visitors, with a queue system now in place [Read more]( Christmas Eve boxes: Everything you need to know Help kids get to sleep the night before the highly anticipated day with one of these [Read more]( 15 best sustainable gifts for a more eco-friendly Christmas It’s been a tough year, so let’s make this year’s presents the gifts that keep on giving [Read more]( Face masks: The ultimate buying guide for reusable face coverings From how to wear one to where to buy one from, we've covered everything you need to know [Read more]( Recommended for you National Grief Awareness Week: Books that can help process loss The theme of this year’s event is #ShareYourStory, and urges people to document their experiences because ‘distance shouldn’t mean we can’t share our grief’ [Read more]( Debenhams sale: The best deals as department stores finally close The retailer’s website has crashed already today due to being overwhelmed by the number of visitors, with a queue system now in place [Read more]( [Facebook]( [Tweeter]( Please do not reply directly to this email. You are currently registered to receive the INDY/BEST newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive the INDY/BEST newsletter, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Indy_Best_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.