Royal children's strict Christmas dinner rule revealed
Prince William and Princess Kate's children follow a long-standing royal tradition at Sandringham, dining separately from adults. Discover the Victorian-era rule and festive details.
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UK Swimmers Brave Cold for Christmas Day Dip Traditions
From London's Serpentine to Birmingham's parks, hardy swimmers kept up Christmas traditions. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Sandringham hoping to see the royal family. See the festive scenes.
Royal Christmas Lunch: Why Prince Louis Dines Separately
Mike Tindall explains the royal tradition of separate children's tables at Christmas. Discover the Sandringham seating plans and why young royals like Prince Louis eat in the nursery.
Royal Christmas Tradition Broken by George and Charlotte
The Princess of Wales let slip that Prince George and Princess Charlotte opened presents on Christmas Day, breaking a long-standing royal custom. Discover the festive secrets of Sandringham.
American's UK Christmas Culture Shock: 9 Baffling Traditions
An American who moved to the UK reveals the 9 British Christmas traditions that left her stunned, from crackers to Boxing Day. Discover her decade-long perspective.
Royal Family's Unusual Christmas Traditions Revealed
Discover the quirky festive customs of the British Royal Family, from pre-dinner weigh-ins to German-inspired gift exchanges and Christmas Eve football matches.
12 Weirdest Global Christmas Traditions Revealed
From KFC in Japan to defecating logs in Catalonia, discover the world's most unusual Christmas customs. Explore festive eccentricities from 12 nations.
First Joint Family Christmas: Parents and Step-Parents in Bed
An 11-year-old braced for festive tension. Instead, she found her divorced parents and step-parents sharing a bed on Christmas morning, beginning a 25-year tradition of blended family harmony. Discover how this unconventional start taught lasting lessons
How to attend the Royal Family's Christmas church service
Discover how you can see the Royal Family at the traditional Sandringham Christmas Day church service, learn who's attending, and get essential visitor tips. Plan your festive royal glimpse now.
Global Christmas Eve 2025: Swims, Markets, and Protests
From charity swims in Northern Ireland to protests in Gaza, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore the day's most powerful images and stories.
Diaspora Christmas Food Traditions Unite Communities
Explore how festive food traditions across the Nigerian, Ghanaian, Caribbean and Black British diaspora symbolise identity, history and community during the Christmas season.
Mum 'devastated' after missing toddler's first real Christmas
A mother shares her heartbreak after her husband opened their toddler's Santa gifts without her on Christmas morning. The incident has sparked a major debate online about family traditions and partnership.
Rejecting Christmas misery: A guide to festive freedom
Columnist Anne Atkins argues that festive misery is often self-inflicted. Discover how to reclaim joy by ditching obligations and focusing on what you truly love about the season.
Reclaiming Christmas after parents' divorce
Lucy Pearson shares how breaking from tradition and spending Christmas away from her divorced parents brought back the festive magic. Discover her story and tips for a drama-free December.
Gingerbread's Ancient History and Health Benefits Revealed
Discover how gingerbread, a beloved Christmas tradition, may aid digestion, lower cholesterol, and fight flu. Explore its rich history from ancient Greece to UK towns like Ormskirk.
Natasha Hamilton's Christmas Traditions Revealed
Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton shares her family's heartwarming Christmas rituals and her special role in bringing festive spirit back to Liscard. Discover her 'anchor of the season'.
Quiz: How Typical Is Your UK Christmas?
Discover how your Christmas traditions stack up against the nation. New YouGov and Tesco data reveals the UK's most common festive habits. Take our quiz to see if you're typical or a total outlier.
Santa's red suit was popularised by Coca-Cola adverts
Discover how Santa Claus swapped his traditional green robes for a red suit, thanks to a famous 1930s Coca-Cola marketing campaign that changed Christmas iconography forever.
Australia's Hot Christmas: A Summer Celebration
As Australia endures a sweltering Christmas, traditions are adapting. Explore how climate change is reshaping festive celebrations down under. Read more.
King Charles' Christmas broadcast from Westminster Abbey
King Charles will deliver his personal Christmas message from Westminster Abbey at 3pm on 25 December. Discover the historic setting and the theme of pilgrimage.
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.
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.
Spicy Scotch Egg: A Twixmas Family Tradition
Food writer Jimi Famurewa reveals why his mother's peppery homemade scotch eggs are the essential, non-negotiable snack in his festive fridge. Discover the recipe and its West African connections.
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.
Mexico's Night of the Radishes: A 127-Year Tradition
Discover the history of Oaxaca's Night of the Radishes, the quirky festival where giant vegetables become art. Learn how this 1897 tradition kicks off Christmas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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