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.
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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.
King Charles gives up beloved skiing hobby after 45 years
King Charles has revealed his skiing days are 'behind him' after becoming monarch and following his cancer diagnosis, ending a 45-year royal family tradition. Read the full story here.
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.
Wrong text leads to 10-year Thanksgiving friendship
A mistaken text invitation to Thanksgiving dinner in 2016 blossomed into a heartwarming decade-long tradition between a grandmother and a stranger. Discover how this accidental friendship changed their lives.
65p Baking Soda Hack for Safer Icy Paths
Prevent slips this winter with a natural, 65p de-icer made from baking soda. Learn how to make this eco-friendly solution to clear your paths and driveways safely.
Pearly Kings & Queens Mark 150 Years of London Charity
Discover how London's iconic Pearly Kings and Queens are celebrating their 150th anniversary while maintaining their vital charity work and adapting for future generations.
Biden's Nantucket Thanksgiving Amid Cancer Treatment
Former President Joe Biden maintains family Thanksgiving tradition in Nantucket while battling prostate cancer. See how the 83-year-old celebrated with family.
Zsa Zsa Gabor's Thanksgiving Turkey Tradition Scandal
How Zsa Zsa Gabor's 1989 conviction for slapping a Beverly Hills policeman led to her annual tradition of donating 200 turkeys to a homeless shelter every Thanksgiving.
10 Years of Friendship from Thanksgiving Text Mistake
Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton celebrate 10 years of Thanksgiving together after a mistaken text in 2016. Read their heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship that went viral.
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.
Gayle King Explains Katy Perry's Controversial Space Flight
CBS host Gayle King addresses the backlash to her all-female Blue Origin space mission and reveals why Katy Perry sang during re-entry. Discover the untold story.
Why planes get sprayed with water before takeoff
Discover the ceremonial tradition of plane water salutes, a mark of respect for retiring pilots and special events. Uncover the history and meaning behind this aviation ritual.
Trump's turkey pardon ceremony descends into chaos
Donald Trump's annual turkey pardon ceremony took multiple dark turns as he made controversial jokes about political rivals and immigration. Read the full account of this bizarre White House tradition gone wrong.
Melania Trump's Fashion at White House Turkey Pardon
First Lady Melania Trump showcased designer style at the White House turkey pardon ceremony before departing for Thanksgiving. Discover the fashion details and holiday traditions.
Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys in White House ceremony
Donald Trump continues White House tradition by pardoning turkeys Gobble and Waddle. The ceremony featured political jokes and was attended by Melania Trump. Read more about this 160-year tradition.
Trump's 2024 turkey pardon jab at political foes
President Donald Trump declared last year's turkey pardons 'invalid' during the White House ceremony, taking swipes at political rivals. Read the full story on the annual tradition.
Americans Adopting Turkeys in New Thanksgiving Trend
Discover how Americans are embracing turkey adoption programmes, sparing birds from slaughter. Learn about this growing movement and its impact on holiday traditions.
White House Turkeys Enjoy VIP Hotel Before Pardon
Turkeys Gobble and Waddle received a luxury VIP stay at the Willard Hotel ahead of their official White House Thanksgiving pardon by Donald Trump. Discover the details of this unique tradition.
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.
Blue Badge Renewal Warning for Disabled Drivers
Urgent reminder for 2.84 million Blue Badge holders: Permits expire after 3 years. Failure to renew risks a £1,000 fine. Apply now to avoid penalties.
Blue Badge Holders Face Fines in 11 UK Parking Spots
Over 3.2 million Blue Badge holders in Great Britain risk fines for parking in 11 restricted areas. Learn the rules to avoid penalties and park safely.
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.
Royal Christmas tree tradition began in 1800
Discover how Queen Charlotte introduced Britain's Christmas tree tradition in 1800 and get expert tips for choosing the perfect artificial tree this festive season.
Pub quiz cheating crisis: Landlords fight back
Discover how UK pub landlords are combating smartphone cheaters in pub quizzes, from tech solutions to honest confessions. Learn about this British tradition's challenges.
Tom Cruise's 20-Year Birthday Shoe Tradition With Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning reveals Tom Cruise still sends her birthday shoes two decades after War of the Worlds. Discover the heartwarming Hollywood tradition that's lasted 20 years.
Football Replaces Minute Silences with New Tributes
English football undergoes profound transformation as traditional minute's silences for tragedies make way for more uplifting commemorations, sparking nationwide debate about remembrance culture.
Japanese Hara Hachi Bu: Eat 80% Full for Longevity
Discover how the Okinawan practice of eating until 80% full is revolutionising Western approaches to nutrition, weight management and healthy ageing.
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