Explore the enduring financial power of festive hits. From Bing Crosby's record-breaking 'White Christmas' to modern classics, discover the songs that earn stars a fortune each December. Test your knowledge with our quiz!
Challenge your geography and travel knowledge with our festive quiz spanning 50 countries. From ancient wonders to World Cup qualifiers, can you name them all?
A new UK survey crowns Home Alone as the nation's top festive film, while settling the debate on Die Hard. Test your knowledge with our tricky Christmas movie quiz.
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosted a unique pub quiz-themed Christmas special of Only Connect, breaking the show's usual rules. The experimental format delighted many but left some traditionalists unimpressed. Catch up now on iPlayer.
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
Discover how your Christmas traditions stack up against the nation. New YouGov and Tesco data reveals the UK's most common festive habits. Take our quiz to see if you're typical or a total outlier.
Comedian Lucy Porter banks a 'rare' £10,000 in the cash builder round, leaving host Bradley Walsh gobsmacked in The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special, airing Christmas Eve on ITV.
Discover how your festive traditions measure up against the nation. New YouGov and Tesco data reveals the UK's most common Christmas habits. Take our quiz to see where you fit in.
A Canadian expat shares her strangest Christmas in a north London flat above a chicken shop, bonding with a flatmate over the notoriously odd film 'Tiptoes'. Discover the unique festive story.
YouTube star Zoe Sugg hails Netflix's animated film That Christmas as a new festive classic, ranking it alongside Elf and Home Alone. Discover why it's a must-watch this season.
The beloved 2009 British Christmas film 'Nativity!' airs on BBC1 today. Discover why this 'underrated' comedy, starring Martin Freeman, became a festive franchise.
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
The Guardian's annual Christmas cartoon challenge by Stephen Collins is back. Can you identify the 20 figures who defined the news in 2025? Test your knowledge now.
From political upheavals to pop culture moments, 2025 was a year to remember. Take our end-of-year quiz to test your knowledge of the major events, figures, and headlines that defined the last twelve months. How will you score?
After watching the 1988 action classic for the first time, a writer settles the great festive debate. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? The answer is a resounding yes. Read the full analysis here.
The legendary King William's College quiz for 2025 is here. Can you tackle its notoriously difficult questions on history, literature, science and more? Answers revealed 13 January.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
The Guardian's final Thursday news quiz of the year is a bumper 20-question edition. Test your knowledge on 2025's events, from a baby pygmy hippo to AI blunders, before it returns in 2026.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Reddit users have voted on the worst Christmas movies ever, including an 'abominable' Mila Kunis film and a bizarre 1964 Martian Santa tale. Discover the festive flops here.
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Dive into The Guardian's latest Thursday Quiz, a 15-question trivia challenge covering major news and events from 2025. Test your knowledge on everything from politics to pop culture.
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
Film critics have named the greatest Christmas movie of all time, a classic that beats Home Alone and Elf. Discover the surprising winner and the rankings.