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.
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.
Simple Roast Chicken Christmas Dinner for Last-Minute Planners
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
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.
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'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.
Post Office: Send Christmas parcels before 8 December
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.
Japan's bear crisis prompts Kyoto multilingual warnings
Kyoto posts urgent multilingual signs after record bear attacks across Japan. Learn the safety advice and why encounters have surged to unprecedented levels.
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.
Council's safety rules threaten Christmas sleigh tradition
Newton Aycliffe's beloved Santa sleigh parade dating back to 1960s faces cancellation due to new council safety rules. Residents protest changes that would end 65-year tradition.
Japan offers free domestic flights to UK tourists
British tourists can now book complimentary internal flights in Japan with ANA to ease overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto. Discover lesser-visited regions until 31 Jan 2026.
Melania Trump Welcomes White House Christmas Tree
First Lady Melania Trump welcomed the official White House Christmas tree in a festive ceremony. The tree arrived via a horse-drawn carriage from Michigan. Read more about the holiday tradition.
Activist stops Norway's Christmas tree ceremony in oil protest
A climate activist scaled the 65ft Christmas tree gifted from Norway to the UK, disrupting the decades-old tradition to protest the Rosebank oil field. Read the full story.
Origami Holiday Tree Opens at NYC Museum
The American Museum of Natural History unveils its 13-foot Origami Holiday Tree, featuring thousands of hand-folded paper creations. Explore this festive tradition inspired by a new dinosaur exhibition.
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