UK Supermarket Christmas & New Year Opening Times 2025
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!
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.
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.
Discover the fascinating journey of the Christmas tree, from ancient Pagan symbols to a Victorian royal craze that defined the UK's festive season. Learn the real story behind the tradition.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have revealed their official 2025 Christmas card, featuring a warm photograph from their Balmoral visit. Discover the details and the charity it supports.
The King and Queen have chosen a portrait from their 20th wedding anniversary in Italy for this year's official Christmas card. Discover the details and their festive plans.
King Charles and Queen Camilla's 2024 Christmas card features a poignant photo from their Rome state visit, marking their 20th wedding anniversary. See the image and learn about the royal card tradition.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have unveiled their official 2025 Christmas card, featuring a portrait from their 20th wedding anniversary. Discover the details and royal festive plans.
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.
Flannels Beauty's Christmas edit box contains six luxury perfume samples worth over £140 for just £39. Discover scents from Creed, Kilian & Versace. Perfect for gifting.
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!
A previously unseen photograph of Margaret Thatcher with Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother has been discovered and will be auctioned this Friday. Explore the details of this historic find and other personal items from the late Prime Minister's estat
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.
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
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.
Queen's Brian May opens up about the band's severe financial struggles and management crisis during the creation of their iconic hit Bohemian Rhapsody, marking its 50th anniversary.
Discover the Royal Family's festive food traditions and get the recipe for Queen Elizabeth II's favourite Christmas pudding, just in time for Stir-up Sunday.
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.
On her 1947 wedding day, the late Queen Elizabeth faced two last-minute crises with her tiara and earrings that almost derailed the historic ceremony. Discover how they were averted.
Discover how Queen Charlotte introduced Britain's Christmas tree tradition in 1800 and get expert tips for choosing the perfect artificial tree this festive season.
A rescue cat named Lumen helped test 10 artificial Christmas trees for durability and feline appeal. Discover which trees withstood the ultimate cat challenge and how to sustainably donate your old tree.
Discover the ultimate Christmas 2025 gift guide for your pets. From turkey-flavoured treats to stylish tartan coats, find perfect presents for your furry friends.
Discover the 9 best UK Christmas markets according to Which? magazine's 2025 ranking, featuring festive favourites from York to Belfast. Plan your perfect seasonal trip today!
Cat owners can prevent festive chaos by making one simple change to Christmas ornament placement. Expert tips for a pet-safe holiday season revealed.
Shoppers who purchased heavily discounted Christmas trees from online marketplace Temu are reporting disappointing deliveries of wilted, browning firs that are shedding needles within days of arrival.