NORAD's Santa Tracker: 400,000 Calls Expected
How a child's misdialled call in 1955 sparked a global Christmas tradition. NORAD now uses military tech to track Santa for hundreds of thousands of children.
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NORAD Santa Tracker 2025 Live: Watch His Journey
Watch the NORAD Santa Tracker live as Father Christmas begins his 2025 journey from Finnish Lapland. Follow the festive flight, powered by a 70-year tradition born from a wrong number.
End of William and Harry's Christmas Eve Football Tradition
Prince William and Prince Harry's beloved Christmas Eve football match at Sandringham, a festive staple for years, came to a poignant end. Discover the story behind the tradition and its recent revival with a new royal player.
NORAD's 70-Year Santa Tracking Tradition Explained
Discover the heartwarming story of how a Cold War military command's wrong number evolved into a global festive phenomenon, tracking Santa for millions. Learn how to follow St. Nick this Christmas Eve.
King's Christmas Speech Breaks Tradition at Westminster Abbey
King Charles will deliver his 2025 Christmas message from Westminster Abbey, a historic break from royal residence tradition. Discover the details of his festive pilgrimage theme.
Japan's KFC Christmas: A Halal Twist on a 50-Year Ritual
Discover why fried chicken is Japan's festive staple. A traveller explores Tokyo's halal alternatives to the KFC queues, unravelling a unique cultural tradition.
Families Queue for Hours for Christmas Tamale Masa in LA
Thousands flock to Amapola Market in Los Angeles for fresh masa, a cherished holiday tradition for Latin American families making tamales. Discover the festive pilgrimage.
One Premier League game on Boxing Day sparks fan fury
The Co-operative Party slams the Premier League's Boxing Day schedule, calling it a betrayal of tradition. Discover why fans are outraged and what the new regulator must do.
How a Yorkshire trader brought turkey to UK Christmas tables
Discover the fascinating 500-year history of why Brits eat turkey at Christmas, from a Yorkshire trader's voyage to King Henry VIII and Charles Dickens. Uncover the true British origin of this festive staple.
Turkey Shoot Tradition Continues Amid Urban Growth
Explore the unique holiday tradition of charity turkey shoots in North Carolina, where no birds are harmed. Discover how this American pastime faces challenges from urban development.
Aussie Birds: The Perfect Festive Season Alternative
Move over Elf on the Shelf! Discover three stunning Australian birds bringing vibrant, natural charm to holiday decor. Embrace a unique and colourful festive tradition.
Armagh Observatory continues winter solstice tradition
Armagh Observatory & Planetarium observes the 2025 winter solstice, a centuries-old tradition, as part of a UNESCO World Heritage bid recognising Ireland's astronomical history.
William and George Serve Homeless, Follow Diana's 1993 Lead
Prince William and Prince George prepared Christmas meals for the homeless at St Vincent's Centre, continuing a family tradition started by Princess Diana in 1993. Read the heartwarming story.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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