Holiday Tipping Guide: How Much to Give in 2024
An etiquette expert reveals who you should tip this festive season, from doormen to nannies, and the appropriate cash amounts based on UK living costs. Show your appreciation wisely.
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Review: Pukka's Festive Pie is a Christmas Dinner Alternative
Tired of the traditional roast? We tried Pukka's Festive Pie, a complete Christmas dinner in pastry. Discover if this £2.25 supermarket find is the perfect holiday alternative.
How Christmas evolved from a Christian feast to a global holiday
Explore the fascinating journey of Christmas from its early Christian roots to a worldwide cultural phenomenon, featuring saints, Santa, and even Japanese KFC traditions. Discover how December 25 became a global celebration.
How to Drink Less Alcohol This Christmas
Discover the 'zebra striping' trend and expert tips to reduce alcohol intake this festive season. New data shows most Brits are consciously drinking less.
Inside the Christmas tree farm's year-long operation
Discover the 12-month effort to grow and harvest Christmas trees, from spring planting to winter helicopter lifts. A festive job with demanding physical challenges.
Christmas Kidney Stone Peak: Causes & Prevention
Why kidney stones spike during the festive season. Expert advice on symptoms, risks linked to heat, diet, travel, and crucial prevention tips to stay safe.
Christmas Dreams Hold Special Meaning for Your Future
Dreaming about specific people in the week before Christmas could hold significant messages for your future, according to experts. Discover what your subconscious is trying to tell you this festive season.
Top 5 UK Christmas Markets to Visit This Festive Season
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!
How to Style Festive Knits for Party Season 2024
Discover how the Christmas jumper has evolved into a chic party essential. Get expert styling tips and movie inspiration for elevating your knitwear this festive season.
Screwfix bans shop floor Christmas decorations
Screwfix has told staff not to put up Christmas decorations where customers can see them. The DIY chain insists it's still festive, but workers are unhappy. Read the full story.
Holiday Heart: The Festive Cardiac Risk Explained
Learn about 'Holiday Heart' syndrome, the alcohol-induced irregular heartbeat that spikes at Christmas. Discover symptoms, risks, and how to protect yourself this festive season.
Brits 'Leaning In' to Christmas Early This Year
A festive trend sees Britons embracing Christmas earlier than ever in 2025. We explore the 'lean in' phenomenon and want to hear your festive plans. Share your story with us.
Poet Frieda Hughes pens anti-consumerist Christmas verse
Poet Frieda Hughes's new work, 'Christmas Shopping', critiques festive excess, longing for space over crowds and highlighting a farmer's dream of a John Deere tractor. Read her unique festive reflection.
How to manage children's expectations on a budget this Christmas
With the cost of living rising, experts Alastair Douglas and Matt Buttery offer practical advice for parents to create a special festive season without financial strain. Learn how to set realistic budgets and focus on meaningful moments.
Friendsmas Trend Soars: 30% of Brits to Celebrate
A new study reveals 30% of UK adults plan a 'Friendsmas' celebration this festive season, with Gen Z leading the charge. Discover why this social Christmas is becoming a permanent tradition.
Top 14 UK Christmas Light Trails for 2025
Discover the UK's most spectacular festive light trails for 2025, from Kew Gardens to Edinburgh. Find dates, prices, and booking details for magical family outings.
5 Biohacking Tips for a Healthier Christmas Day
Longevity influencer Gary Brecka shares his five science-backed biohacking strategies to boost energy, cognition and health during the festive season, without expensive gadgets.
10 Ways to Decorate with Winter Greens
Discover 10 stylish ways to weave calming winter greens into your festive decor, from statement murals to cosy homewares. Elevate your holiday scheme with these expert picks.
3 Christmas mistakes that make your home a target
A home security expert reveals the common festive errors that signal your house is unoccupied. Learn how to protect your property and belongings this Christmas.
Christmas stress peaks at 12:27pm, reveals new survey
New research pinpoints 12:27pm as the peak stress moment on Christmas Day. Discover five expert wellness tips to reclaim your calm and enjoy the festive season.
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Leeds Location and Dates
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour arrives in Leeds on December 3. Find the location, times, and new personalised bauble feature. Don't miss the festive fun!
Doctor's Christmas IBS advice: Ditch the sprouts
A GP offers crucial dietary tips for the one in five Brits with IBS to navigate Christmas dinner without flare-ups. Learn which festive swaps to make for a comfortable holiday.
6 Signs of Loneliness in Older Adults at Christmas
Age UK reveals 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Learn the subtle signs of loneliness and how to support loved ones this festive season.
1.5 Million Older Brits to Spend Christmas Alone
New Age UK research reveals a staggering 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Dame Joanna Lumley calls it a 'crisis'. Discover how you can help tackle loneliness this festive season.
Expert tips to avoid drinking too much this Christmas
Discover eight simple, evidence-based strategies from specialists to help you control your alcohol intake during the busy December social season, without relying on willpower alone.
Best and worst time to break up before Christmas
A relationship expert reveals the kindest window to end a relationship before the festive season and warns of festive red flags for infidelity. Act now to avoid holiday heartache.
Chatsworth Christmas Market: A Festive Peak District Gem
Discover Chatsworth House's magical Christmas market in the Peak District. With free entry, 100 stalls, and local crafts, it's a perfect festive day out. Plan your visit now!
Shoppers 'obsessed' with Sainsbury's £4 festive glasses
Sainsbury's shoppers are raving about a 'gorgeous' hand-blown cocktail glass, now £3.75. The 'confetti' design, hailed as perfect for Christmas, went viral on TikTok. Discover the must-have festive glassware.
How to Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like Royalty
Discover interior designer Whinnie Williams's expert tips for creating a regal Christmas tree. Learn the secrets of layering, texture, and vintage style for a festive display fit for a palace.
Christmas Tree Experts Reveal Decorating Do's and Don'ts
Interior design experts share their top tips for creating the perfect Christmas tree display while avoiding common decorating mistakes that could make your tree look 'common'.
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