Mistletoe: The Festive Parasite's Hidden Dangers
This Christmas, the festive mistletoe hanging in your home is a toxic parasite. Experts warn it can make you and your pets sick. Discover its surprising history and ecological role.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swap Cranberry Sauce for Chutney This Christmas
A food expert reveals why caramelised onion or plum chutney is a superior festive condiment. Discover how to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Christmas Dinner Upgrade: Swap Cranberry for Chutney
A food expert reveals why chutney is a superior festive condiment to cranberry sauce. Discover the best chutneys to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
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.
Global Christmas Feasts: Beyond the Turkey
Explore the world's most bizarre and delicious Christmas dinners, from Japan's KFC obsession to Greenland's fermented delicacy. Is it time to ditch the dry turkey?
Call the Midwife Cast Share Christmas Secrets & Special Details
Call the Midwife stars Georgie Glen, Linda Bassett & Rebecca Gethings discuss the 2025 Christmas specials, filming in Hong Kong, and a sweet family tradition. Tune in Christmas Day on BBC One.
Global Christmas Traditions: KFC, Krampus & More
Discover the world's most unexpected Christmas customs, from Japan's KFC feasts to Finland's candlelit graveyards and Iceland's folklore beasts. Explore how festive spirit takes unique forms globally.
Why Scandinavians Wear Candles in Their Hair at Christmas
Discover the ancient tradition of Saint Lucy's Day, where Scandinavian women wear crowns of candles. Learn its history and where to see it in the UK.
Boiled potatoes on a roast? 82% say no in festive food row
A woman was left stunned by her partner's Christmas dinner request for boiled potatoes alongside roasties. The Mumsnet poll reveals most Brits agree with her. Discover the great potato debate.
UK adults in 30s still receive Christmas stockings
A festive tradition from childhood persists for many British adults, with over half giving stockings to partners. Discover why this 'kidult' ritual shows no sign of stopping.
Review: Pukka's Festive Pie is a Christmas Dinner Alternative
Tired of the traditional roast? We tried Pukka's Festive Pie, a complete Christmas dinner in pastry. Discover if this £2.25 supermarket find is the perfect holiday alternative.
Woman Charges Family for Christmas Dinner
A woman's decision to charge relatives £25 each for festive meals has ignited a fierce debate. Is it fair to split costs or a breach of hospitality? Read the full story.
How Christmas evolved from a Christian feast to a global holiday
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.
Paris Fury's Humble Family Christmas Traditions
Paris Fury shares the Fury family's festive traditions, from simple dinners to a strict no-phones rule. Discover how the £180m boxer's clan celebrates in Morecambe.
The Real Meaning of Christmas Gifts for Ordinary Families
A Guardian reader argues that for many, Christmas presents are not a chore but a meaningful chance to offer small luxuries. Discover why the 'no gifts' trend overlooks the joy of thoughtful giving.
The annual trauma of the family Christmas photo, explained
A writer reflects on the childhood ordeal of the festive family photo and how becoming a parent revealed its true, poignant purpose. Discover why this tradition matters.
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