NORAD marks 70 years of tracking Santa's global journey
For the 70th consecutive year, NORAD is using its military tech to track Santa's Christmas Eve flight. Discover the heartwarming story behind this unique tradition and how to follow along.
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Royal Christmas Cards' Secret: Why They Avoid Snow
For over a century, royal Christmas cards have shunned snowy scenes for sunny optimism. Discover the symbolic reason behind this tradition and see the latest from the Waleses and King Charles.
German police arrest suspect over Christmas market terror fears
German anti-terror police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on a Christmas market. This follows the arrest of five men last week in a separate plot. Read the latest.
Quality Street Chocolate Discontinued in Australia Before Christmas
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.
William to Scrap Royal Christmas Tradition as King
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.
Melania Trump Visits Children's Hospital for Holidays
First Lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital, continuing a decades-old tradition. She read to young patients and wished them strength and toys from Santa.
Melania Trump's Heartwarming Christmas Visit to Children's Hospital
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.
Kate shares rare glimpse of royal Christmas carol service prep
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.
German President thanks King for 'unbelievable' Windsor banquet
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle for Germany's president. The event celebrated UK-German ties with star guests and festive cheer.
Genius Elf on the Shelf Hack Saves Exhausted Parents
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.
How Norway's WWII Gratitude Sparked London's Christmas Tree 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.
King Charles' 2025 Christmas Speech Details Revealed
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.
Royal Mail elves sort Santa letters ahead of Christmas
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.
King Charles hosts German President for historic state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a three-day state visit, the first by a German leader since 1998. The historic trip includes a state banquet and a poignant wreath-laying in Coventry.
King Charles gives up beloved skiing hobby after 45 years
King Charles has revealed his skiing days are 'behind him' after becoming monarch and following his cancer diagnosis, ending a 45-year royal family tradition. Read the full story here.
30 Years of Christmas Morning Stair Walks Captured
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.
Authentic German Christmas Recipes for UK Bakers
Discover traditional German Christmas baking with authentic recipes for stollen, cinnamon stars and mulled wine cake from Jürgen Krauss's new cookbook. Perfect for festive UK baking.
Rick Stein's 'dangerous' Christmas tradition shocks BBC
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.
Wrong text leads to 10-year Thanksgiving friendship
A mistaken text invitation to Thanksgiving dinner in 2016 blossomed into a heartwarming decade-long tradition between a grandmother and a stranger. Discover how this accidental friendship changed their lives.
Pearly Kings & Queens Mark 150 Years of London Charity
Discover how London's iconic Pearly Kings and Queens are celebrating their 150th anniversary while maintaining their vital charity work and adapting for future generations.
Biden's Nantucket Thanksgiving Amid Cancer Treatment
Former President Joe Biden maintains family Thanksgiving tradition in Nantucket while battling prostate cancer. See how the 83-year-old celebrated with family.
Zsa Zsa Gabor's Thanksgiving Turkey Tradition Scandal
How Zsa Zsa Gabor's 1989 conviction for slapping a Beverly Hills policeman led to her annual tradition of donating 200 turkeys to a homeless shelter every Thanksgiving.
10 Years of Friendship from Thanksgiving Text Mistake
Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton celebrate 10 years of Thanksgiving together after a mistaken text in 2016. Read their heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship that went viral.
Council's safety rules threaten Christmas sleigh tradition
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.
Why planes get sprayed with water before takeoff
Discover the ceremonial tradition of plane water salutes, a mark of respect for retiring pilots and special events. Uncover the history and meaning behind this aviation ritual.
Trump's turkey pardon ceremony descends into chaos
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.
Melania Trump's Fashion at White House Turkey Pardon
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.
Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys in White House ceremony
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.
Trump's 2024 turkey pardon jab at political foes
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.
Americans Adopting Turkeys in New Thanksgiving Trend
Discover how Americans are embracing turkey adoption programmes, sparing birds from slaughter. Learn about this growing movement and its impact on holiday traditions.
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