Best Culture of 2025: Guardian Critics' Picks
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Our ultimate UK guide offers 57 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from experiences to edible treats. Find the perfect gift now!
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Check Royal Mail, DPD, and Evri deadlines to ensure your gifts arrive on time. Post early to avoid disappointment.
Guardian readers champion their favourite lesser-known festive films, from dark comedies like The Ref to animated gem Klaus. Discover hidden treasures for your holiday watchlist.
Our taste test of eight festive supermarket sandwiches reveals the 2025 winner. Discover which turkey, vegan, and seafood sarnies are worth your money this Christmas.
As Christmas 2025 approaches, we count down the five best festive films to watch with loved ones, from timeless classics to modern favourites. Get ready for your holiday movie marathon!
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
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!
From a 1940s festive farce to a gritty anime and a forgotten Capra classic, discover the under-the-radar Christmas films that deserve a place in your holiday viewing. Explore our curated list and find your new festive favourite.
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.
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 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 UK's top 20 Christmas markets for 2025, from Bath's chalets to Edinburgh's big wheel. Find dates, unique gifts, and festive food for your perfect seasonal trip.
Discover the 20 most-loved Christmas presents for 2025, based on reader purchases. From party-starting games to self-care essentials, find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
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.
Discover the top Christmas food offerings from UK supermarkets for 2025. From Waitrose's turkey bauble to M&S's festive Colin, book your delivery slots now to avoid disappointment.
Not feeling festive yet? Dive into our curated list of the 10 best Christmas movies streaming on Netflix, from magical animations to heartwarming rom-coms, to spark your holiday spirit.
Tonight's TV guide features deep dives into festive classics 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' and 'It's a Wonderful Life', a chilling Orkney murder mystery, and groundbreaking cancer research. Plan your evening viewing now.
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!
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.
The beloved 2003 Christmas film Love Actually, starring Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, is now streaming on Netflix. Discover why this festive tear-jerker remains essential UK viewing.
Warner Bros Studio Tour London shares the top global spot for festive cheer with New York's Central Park, beating Disney and Times Square. Discover the full ranking.
Film critics have named the greatest Christmas movie of all time, a classic that beats Home Alone and Elf. Discover the surprising winner and the rankings.
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 new BBFC survey settles the debate: Brits say Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. Discover the nation's favourite festive films and holiday viewing traditions.
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.
ITV unveils a festive campaign with Ant & Dec, Tom Jones and more playing charades to highlight over 400 Christmas movies, including premieres and classics, on ITV and ITVX.