<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">  <channel>    <title>Northamptonshire Telegraph Christmas</title>    <link>https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/christmas/rss</link>    <description>Visit now for the latest news direct from Northamptonshire Telegraph Christmas and updated throughout the day</description>    <language>en-gb</language>    <copyright>Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd</copyright>    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:33:09 GMT</pubDate>    <dc:date>2026-11-06T15:33:09Z</dc:date>    <dc:language>en-gb</dc:language>    <dc:rights>Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026</dc:rights>    <atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/christmas/rss" type="application/rss+xml" />    <link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" />        <item>          <title><![CDATA[The Chesterfield Mayfair: A luxury London escape with Christmas sparkle and a wonderfully warm welcome ]]></title>          <link>https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/recommended/the-chesterfield-mayfair-the-chesterfield-mayfair-review-chesterfield-mayfair-hotel-red-carnation-hotels-luxury-hotels-london-four-star-hotels-london-mayfair-hotels-christmas-shopping-london-london-christmas-shopping-9334475</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>With perfect  cocktails, exceptional dining and wonderfully warm staff, The Chesterfield Mayfair has all the ingredients for a luxurious London Christmas shopping break. But it's the thoughtful personal touches that really set this exemplary hotel apart.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:17:25 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9315899</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2026/10/28/13/49/Luxury-London-Dining-Montage.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C187%2C0%2C186" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>Red Carnation Hotels</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Impeccable hospitality at The Chesterfield Mayfair, from the elegant Butlers Restaurant to cocktails at Stanley&#039;s Rooftop Bar. -  (Red Carnation Hotels)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Bayley]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-06T11:17:25+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Recommended]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[‘Wonderful bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland with last-minute deal]]></title>          <link>https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/recommended/wonderful-bucket-list-trip-to-see-santa-claus-in-lapland-with-last-minute-deal-9332397</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>‘A fairytale place, I thought it would be for kids but it’s so vibrant and spectacular that I was really impressed’</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:59:38 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9332240</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2026/11/05/12/03/Families-have-the-chance-to-see-Santa-in-Lapland.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=15%2C0%2C16%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Santa Claus Holiday Village</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland -  (Santa Claus Holiday Village)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Oliver Astley]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-05T17:59:38+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Recommended]]></category>        </item>  </channel></rss>