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.
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.
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'.
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.
Discover the world's weirdest festive customs, from Germany's Krampus to Japan's KFC Christmas. A global tour of unique holiday celebrations.
Discover the surprising global history of the Christmas pudding, from its medieval origins to its role as an edible relic of the British Empire. Explore its evolution and enduring legacy.
First Lady Melania Trump officially receives the 2025 White House Christmas tree, a champion fir from Michigan. Discover the festive details and when public tours resume.
Discover the cultural divide behind America's favourite Thanksgiving desserts. Which pie wins the ultimate holiday showdown? Explore the history and regional preferences.
A bride discovered a complete stranger posing in her wedding photos months after her big day. The mystery guest turned out to be a friend's mother who crashed the 100-person event. Read the full story and surprising cultural insights.
Discover how Sean Sherman's groundbreaking Turtle Island cookbook is reclaiming Indigenous culinary traditions and transforming modern cuisine. Explore this food revolution today.
Discover which vintage British Christmas customs are making a comeback this festive season. From parlour games to edible decorations, explore how to add nostalgic charm to your celebrations.
Discover the Royal Family's festive food traditions and get the recipe for Queen Elizabeth II's favourite Christmas pudding, just in time for Stir-up Sunday.
The German city of Magdeburg reopens its Christmas market nearly a year after a car-ramming attack killed six. Discover the new safety measures in place.
When her aunt questioned why she didn't bake like her mother, Ying Reinhardt's journey revealed baking as a language of love and connection across generations.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share an intimate kitchen kiss in a new trailer for Meghan's Netflix holiday special, offering a glimpse into their Montecito home.
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberals' first female leader, shifting focus from crime to budget and cost of living. Could this historic change threaten Labor's dominance?
The Victorian Liberal Party has made history, electing Jess Wilson as its first female leader. Discover the details of the leadership spill and what this means for the next state election.
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in a leadership spill, becoming the Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Discover the implications for the party's future.
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as early as Tuesday. Shadow treasurer Jess Wilson has gathered support to test his position.
Hundreds of sheep herded through Nuremberg city centre in a popular annual spectacle. Discover how this tradition aids urban biodiversity and grass management.
Stacey Solomon shares her genius under-£7 hack for personalised Christmas crackers. Get inspired to create your own festive family tradition this year!
Discover the heartwarming and hilarious photo booth stories from Guardian readers across the UK. Share your own memorable moment today!
Major shift in football tradition as English clubs agree to stop holding minute's silences and armband tributes for international events unrelated to the sport.
Donald Trump's decision to remove the traditional Oval Office sign has ignited fierce debate about executive authority and constitutional norms in his new administration.
The mysterious disappearance of Donald Trump's controversial Oval Office sign has sparked speculation and debate about presidential traditions and political symbolism in the White House.
Traditional Guy Fawkes Night celebrations across Britain saw a contemporary twist as revellers targeted political figures including Keir Starmer and Donald Trump in fiery displays of protest and satire.
A viral revelation exposes the shocking reality of professional wedding crashers who infiltrate celebrations purely for the dessert, sparking nationwide debate about wedding security and social boundaries.
Explore how Latvia's enchanting capital Riga dazzles visitors with Europe's first documented Christmas tree and a spectacular open-air art exhibition that transforms the city into a winter wonderland.
The ancient art of Swiss yodelling joins UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, preserving Alpine traditions for future generations.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama appears to take a veiled dig at Melania Trump's White House redesign choices in her latest publication, highlighting contrasting approaches to presidential traditions.
The iconic John Lewis Christmas advert faces unprecedented criticism in 2025 as critics question whether the retail giant's festive tradition has become outdated and lost its magic.