Explore the fascinating journey of Christmas from its early Christian roots to a worldwide cultural phenomenon, featuring saints, Santa, and even Japanese KFC traditions. Discover how December 25 became a global celebration.
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.
China launches a $50.5bn lawsuit against Missouri, demanding a public apology over Covid-19 claims. Discover the latest escalation in this international legal battle.
Discover the fascinating history of the Christmas tree, from Roman Saturnalia to Norwegian floors and London's Trafalgar Square. Explore its botanical journey and enduring festive magic.
Kim Kardashian faces backlash as SKIMS' beige-clad, slimmed-down Santa Claus in a TikTok promo horrifies traditionalists. Critics decry the 'joyless' makeover.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland swapped scoring goals for delivering festive cheer, dressing as Santa for young fans. The 25-year-old striker also netted a brace against Crystal Palace.
Reddit users have voted on the worst Christmas movies ever, including an 'abominable' Mila Kunis film and a bizarre 1964 Martian Santa tale. Discover the festive flops here.
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.
Royal Mail's festive elves are sorting thousands of children's letters to Santa. Ensure your child gets a reply by posting before the December 10 deadline. Includes new BSL option.
Shocking footage shows two men dressed as Father Christmas fighting in a Baku supermarket. The festive brawl, over a 'mafia-style' turf war, sent fruit flying. Read the full story.
New research from Oregon State University reveals today's professional Santas are more diverse than ever, including women and younger people. Discover how they're redefining tradition.
Scientists analysing asteroid Bennu samples found sugars essential for life and a mysterious gum-like substance, suggesting the building blocks for life may be common in space. Discover what this means for our cosmic origins.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has discovered ribose and glucose on asteroid Bennu, offering key clues to the origins of life on Earth. Explore the groundbreaking findings.
Royal Mail has announced the final posting date for children's letters to Santa to receive a free reply. Don't miss the December 10th deadline to keep the magic alive!
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.
Sky's acclaimed mafia drama 'Gomorrah' returns with a gritty 1970s prequel series in early 2026. Discover the young origins of the Savastano clan in Naples.
Archaeologists in Turkey have located the original burial site of St. Nicholas, the real-life Father Christmas, before his remains were stolen and moved to Italy in 1087. Discover the full story.
A man's suspected gold nugget found near Melbourne was identified as an extremely rare 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite. Discover this astronomical find's journey.
NCIS Origins season two confirms Shea Buckner as a young Agent Dwayne Pride. Discover the cast details and plot for the hit Paramount+ prequel series.
Discover 55 affordable Christmas gift ideas under £55 for everyone on your UK list. Our editors have found brilliant presents from British businesses. Find the perfect budget gift now!
A visual journey through the weekend's key events, from severe flooding in Wales to charity parades in Tokyo and frontline moments in Ukraine. Explore the powerful images that defined our world.
Parents can send a letter to Santa for just 87p via Royal Mail and get a personalised reply, now available in British Sign Language and braille. The deadline is December 10.
A shopper's brilliant DIY gift idea from Home Bargains, costing under £6, is perfect for Secret Santa and teacher presents. See how to create this viral, budget-friendly present.
Astronomers discover the Pleiades star cluster is vastly larger than believed, reshaping our understanding of stellar origins and our Sun's birthplace. Explore the cosmic revelation.
When a London family's Santa photo went viral, they turned their unexpected social media fame into a community mission, helping struggling families give their children the Christmas they deserve.
California beekeeper Nicholas Bard performs remarkable rescue of enormous bee colony from residential property, highlighting importance of humane bee relocation.
Groundbreaking archaeological find in Welsh caves reveals sophisticated 15,000-year-old artwork, forcing scientists to completely reconsider the timeline of human creativity and settlement in Britain.
Social media users are having their minds blown after discovering the true 19th-century meaning behind the ubiquitous acronym 'LOL' that's very different from how we use it today.
In a dramatic turn of events at Santa Anita, favourite White Abarrio passed crucial veterinary inspections just hours before the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic, overcoming concerns that threatened to derail his championship bid.
A mysterious Santa Claus figure was seen strolling through exclusive South Kensington streets, sparking festive speculation and police investigation in one of London's most affluent neighbourhoods.