As Christmas draws closer, Louise Thompson is swapping sibling rivalry for seasonal peace—or at least she’s trying to. The TV personality and podcaster has teamed up with Carnation to extend a playful yet genuine truce to her brother Sam Thompson, marking a rare moment of harmony between the famously mischievous pair.
The heart-warming moment appeared in a video shared on Louise’s Instagram this morning, where the Made in Chelsea star reflects on the pair’s long-running history of pranks. Known for being the usual target of Sam’s elaborate antics, Louise decides it’s finally time to smooth things over—using the universal language of homemade baking.
“Sam and I have a blast with our pranks, but sometimes it’s nice to remind ourselves we do actually care about each other,” Louise says. “This year, I wanted to properly smooth things over before Christmas, and honestly, sometimes a delicious homemade treat speaks louder than words.”
Louise jokes that she’s hoping this festive olive branch means “fewer sprouts in my stocking this year”—a sentiment any sibling can relate to.
Festive Feelings: New Research Reveals Why We Struggle to Speak From the Heart
Louise’s gesture comes as new Carnation research highlights how emotionally complicated the festive season can be. According to the findings:
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70% of Brits admit they struggle to find the right words during the holidays—whether to say thank you, I’m sorry, or, in Louise’s case, “truce.”
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67% say Christmas brings extra stress.
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52% experience increased disagreements with friends or family.
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36% say bickering spikes at this time of year.
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56% see Christmas as the perfect moment to patch things up.
Perhaps most interestingly, 65% believe homemade baked gifts express emotion better than words—and 72% say they feel more meaningful than shop-bought ones.
Carnation Encourages the Nation to “Smooth Things Over”
With feelings running high during December, Carnation is encouraging the nation to use baking as a simple yet powerful way to reconnect with loved ones. Whether it’s saying sorry, thank you, or I miss you, a homemade treat might just do the talking for you.
If you’re feeling inspired by Louise’s Christmas truce, you can explore Carnation’s festive recipes and join the campaign to “Smooth Things Over” this holiday season.
