New research reveals a third of UK households now pack away Christmas decorations on Boxing Day, breaking with the traditional Twelfth Night. Discover how cost and stress are reshaping festive habits.
New research reveals a shift in UK festive habits, with a third of households packing away Christmas decorations early. Discover how cost and stress are reshaping traditions.
A history expert explains the true medieval origins of Boxing Day, revealing it has nothing to do with boxing. Discover the traditions, dates, and how it became a UK bank holiday.
New data shows slow internet is spoiling Christmas Day TV for millions of UK households. Find out which age groups and shows are most affected and why reliable broadband is now essential.
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.
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.
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.
Discover where to watch the beloved 1992 classic The Muppet Christmas Carol starring Michael Caine and Kermit the Frog on TV and streaming in the UK this Christmas.
From KFC in Japan to defecating logs in Catalonia, discover the world's most unusual Christmas customs. Explore festive eccentricities from 12 nations.
Experts warn that struggling with festive cooking could signal dementia. With UK cases set to hit 1.4 million by 2040, early detection is crucial. Learn the signs and when to contact a GP.
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
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
Find out which 39 McDonald's restaurants are open across the UK on Christmas Day 2025, with full location details and specific trading hours for the festive period.
A new UK survey crowns Home Alone as the nation's top festive film, while settling the debate on Die Hard. Test your knowledge with our tricky Christmas movie quiz.
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.
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.
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.
Explore how festive food traditions across the Nigerian, Ghanaian, Caribbean and Black British diaspora symbolise identity, history and community during the Christmas season.
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.
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.
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.
Stuffed from Christmas dinner? Our guide shows you exactly where to stream festive classics like Elf, Die Hard, Love Actually and more on Netflix, Disney+, Sky and Prime Video in the UK.
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'.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and sunny Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Get the full festive forecast and travel advice here.
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.
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.
As Australia endures a sweltering Christmas, traditions are adapting. Explore how climate change is reshaping festive celebrations down under. Read more.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and largely dry Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Find out the full festive forecast details here.