afflicts most of the Sardinian towns, the arrival of a newborn creates an inevitable excitement. « We waited for him like a new messiah and it's like celebrating Christmas all over again ...

By Laura May Todd Reporting from Santadi, Sardinia This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for handmade objects. It took nearly five years for Kyre Chenven and Ivano ...

Join Gino D'Acampo and his family's ultimate Christmas feast in their Sardinian villa - this one-off special is a celebration of Italian and British foodie traditions.