Quiz: Is Your Christmas Typical for the UK?
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.
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King Charles' Strict Christmas Rules at Sandringham
King Charles enforces a precise schedule for the Royal Family's Christmas at Sandringham, from antique weigh-ins to mandatory tea time. Discover the festive traditions and notable absences this year.
A Bizarre Christmas in London with 'Tiptoes' Film
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.
Dad refuses UK Christmas visit over bacalhau cod
A Portuguese father refuses to visit his daughter and granddaughter in the UK for Christmas unless his traditional salted cod dish, bacalhau, is prepared. Discover the festive family dilemma.
UK Christmas TV Guide 2024: All the Festive Highlights
Your complete guide to the UK's Christmas TV schedule. From Strictly's final to an Ab Fab reunion and cosy crime dramas, discover what to watch this festive season.
12 Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World
Discover the world's weirdest festive customs, from Germany's Krampus to Japan's KFC Christmas. A global tour of unique holiday celebrations.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Royal Christmas Secrets: Mishaps, Ghosts & Bans
As King Charles prepares his Christmas broadcast, we reveal the monarch's festive history: George V's chair collapse, Cromwell's ban, and royal ghost stories. Discover more.
Online Tool Cuts Christmas Dinner Prep by Two Hours
A new online Christmas dinner calculator promises to save UK households up to two hours of kitchen time on the big day. Get your step-by-step festive cooking schedule here.
Best Christmas Cracker Joke Revealed for 2023
Gyles Brandreth picks the UK's top Christmas cracker joke. Discover the winning pun from Sainsbury's and the history of this festive tradition. Read more for the full list.
Best UK Christmas Train Rides for Festive Magic
All aboard! Discover six enchanting UK Christmas train journeys, from illuminated steam rides to Santa specials, for a magical festive day out. Book your tickets now.
Best UK Christmas Markets 2025 for Last-Minute Gifts
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for unique gifts & festive cheer. Our guide covers Birmingham, York, Edinburgh, London & more. Plan your visit now!
KFC confirms 80 UK restaurants open on Christmas Day
KFC has confirmed nearly 90 UK branches will serve customers on 25 December via drive-thru, delivery, and dine-in. Check the full list and festive menu details here.
UK Adults Still Embrace Christmas Stocking Tradition
A 2024 survey shows 50% of UK adults give stockings, spending £62 each. Discover why this Victorian tradition endures, even for those in their thirties.
Family pays £100 each for Christmas dinner in Brighton
A Brighton mother asks her daughters for £100 each to cover the festive feast, a cost they now happily pay. Discover why this family's Christmas tradition is sparking conversation.
Simple Roast Chicken Christmas Dinner for Last-Minute Planners
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.
Single women reclaim Christmas with 'Friendsmas' celebrations
Helen Coffey explains why she's ditching family obligations for a liberating 'Friendsmas' with friends. Discover why 57% of Brits can't spend the festive period their ideal way.
Non-Festive Things to Do on Christmas Day in the UK
Not celebrating Christmas? Discover unique activities, open venues, and ideas for a memorable December 25th in the UK. Explore quiet streets, start new traditions, and find open restaurants.
Global Christmas Feasts: Beyond the Turkey
Explore the world's most bizarre and delicious Christmas dinners, from Japan's KFC obsession to Greenland's fermented delicacy. Is it time to ditch the dry turkey?
UK's Cragside breaks world record for tallest Christmas tree
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
Global Christmas Traditions: KFC, Krampus & More
Discover the world's most unexpected Christmas customs, from Japan's KFC feasts to Finland's candlelit graveyards and Iceland's folklore beasts. Explore how festive spirit takes unique forms globally.
Why Scandinavians Wear Candles in Their Hair at Christmas
Discover the ancient tradition of Saint Lucy's Day, where Scandinavian women wear crowns of candles. Learn its history and where to see it in the UK.
UK adults in 30s still receive Christmas stockings
A festive tradition from childhood persists for many British adults, with over half giving stockings to partners. Discover why this 'kidult' ritual shows no sign of stopping.
Woman Charges Family for Christmas Dinner
A woman's decision to charge relatives £25 each for festive meals has ignited a fierce debate. Is it fair to split costs or a breach of hospitality? Read the full story.
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.
Christmas Gifts for Pets: UK Expert's Budget Guide
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals top Christmas gift ideas for cats, dogs and small pets to suit every UK budget. Find festive treats, toys and luxury presents.
UK's Tea Offer Tradition Fades: 42% Refuse Builders a Brew
A new poll reveals nearly half of Brits no longer offer builders a cup of tea, with younger generations and Londoners leading the decline. Discover the regional kindness rankings and why this small act matters. Read the full story.
Sydney family's 30,000-bulb Christmas lights dazzle community
A family in Hornsby Heights, Sydney, creates an annual Christmas spectacle with 30,000 lights and a flying sleigh, raising thousands for cancer research and becoming a cherished local tradition.
The annual trauma of the family Christmas photo, explained
A writer reflects on the childhood ordeal of the festive family photo and how becoming a parent revealed its true, poignant purpose. Discover why this tradition matters.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
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