Australian shoppers are heartbroken as Nestlé confirms the beloved Quality Street chocolate boxes have been discontinued, ending a decades-old Christmas tradition. Find out why and what's replacing 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.
Prince William is set to ditch the Royals' hierarchical £5 gift exchange at Sandringham when he becomes monarch, favouring a more relaxed festive style. Discover the future King's plans.
First Lady Melania Trump continued a decades-old tradition with a festive reading at Children's National Hospital, sharing hugs and gifts with young patients. Discover the touching moments and the history behind this annual event.
The Princess of Wales offers a behind-the-scenes look at her annual Christmas carol service. See Dame Mary Berry and others crafting wreaths for the Westminster Abbey event. Read more.
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.
An Essex mum's AI app, Elf Watch, lets families catch their elves on camera overnight. Loved by Ferne McCann and Meghan Trainor, it's revolutionising the festive tradition.
Discover the poignant WWII origins of Norway's annual Christmas tree gift to London's Trafalgar Square. Learn how this symbol of friendship is chosen, transported, and lit. Read the full story now.
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!
King Charles prepares his fourth Christmas Day broadcast, with experts predicting a message of unity and reflection on global conflicts, the NHS, and personal challenges. Read the full story.
Children across the UK have until 10 December to post their letters to Santa and receive a magical reply. Royal Mail's elves reveal the heartwarming operation behind the festive tradition.
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.
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
A father's heartwarming tradition of filming his daughters descend the stairs every Christmas morning for three decades has gone viral, inspiring families across the UK. Watch the emotional journey.
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Celebrity chef Rick Stein revealed his family's hazardous 1950s Christmas tree tradition with real candles on BBC Radio 2, sparking safety warnings from host Scott Mills.
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
Newton Aycliffe's beloved Santa sleigh parade dating back to 1960s faces cancellation due to new council safety rules. Residents protest changes that would end 65-year tradition.
Donald Trump's annual turkey pardon ceremony took multiple dark turns as he made controversial jokes about political rivals and immigration. Read the full account of this bizarre White House tradition gone wrong.
First Lady Melania Trump showcased designer style at the White House turkey pardon ceremony before departing for Thanksgiving. Discover the fashion details and holiday traditions.
Donald Trump continues White House tradition by pardoning turkeys Gobble and Waddle. The ceremony featured political jokes and was attended by Melania Trump. Read more about this 160-year tradition.
President Donald Trump declared last year's turkey pardons 'invalid' during the White House ceremony, taking swipes at political rivals. Read the full story on the annual tradition.
Discover how Americans are embracing turkey adoption programmes, sparing birds from slaughter. Learn about this growing movement and its impact on holiday traditions.
Turkeys Gobble and Waddle received a luxury VIP stay at the Willard Hotel ahead of their official White House Thanksgiving pardon by Donald Trump. Discover the details of this unique tradition.
First Lady Melania Trump welcomed the official White House Christmas tree in a festive ceremony. The tree arrived via a horse-drawn carriage from Michigan. Read more about the holiday tradition.
A climate activist scaled the 65ft Christmas tree gifted from Norway to the UK, disrupting the decades-old tradition to protest the Rosebank oil field. Read the full story.
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient gravy recipe you can make and freeze now to save precious time and energy on Christmas Day.
The American Museum of Natural History unveils its 13-foot Origami Holiday Tree, featuring thousands of hand-folded paper creations. Explore this festive tradition inspired by a new dinosaur exhibition.