We all have our Christmas traditions. Some of them are nationwide, some of them have been passed down through your family, but they always bring just a little thrill of Christmas joy. A tradition that’s taken the world by storm in the last few years is Elf on the Shelf ...
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The history of Santa Claus as we know him today
Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Nick – whatever you know him as, you surely know who he is and what he does. A magical being adorned in red and white who delivers gifts to children around the world every Christmas. The only question is, where did the legend of Father ...
Why Do We Have Christmas Trees?
One of the best parts of Christmas for children and adults alike is getting to decorate the tree - and we aren't the only ones. The history of Christmas trees stretches as far back as the Ancient Egyptians and Romans, with their use of evergreens to celebrate the winter solstice, ...
The Most Popular Christmas Films
No matter what your Christmas Day looks like, whether you spend it with the family gathered around your Christmas tree, or overindulging in food with friends, we can all find comfort in popping a classic Xmas flick on the TV. The act of binge-watching Christmas films has become a tradition ...
The Ten Best UK Christmas Ads Of All Time
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year – Christmas trees, advent calendars, lights, decorations, presents, food and, of course, all the Christmas adverts. Many companies have begun to go big with their Christmas adverts in recent years (John Lewis and Aldi spring to mind), and these clips ...
12 Christmas Light Displays Your Family Has To See This Year
As Christmas draws ever closer and the festive cheer really starts to settle in, what better way to celebrate the season than with a relaxing walk through some of the most beautiful light displays that the United Kingdom has to offer? All the way from Scotland down to the South ...
Crazy Holiday Traditions Across The Globe
The human race certainly has a lot to celebrate, which is made apparent by the hundreds of important religious and cultural celebrations we hold each and every year. Over thousands of years, we've developed holiday traditions for almost every single occasion. Some of these are country-wide traditions, whilst certain rituals ...
The Best Gift Ideas For Any Occasion – 2021
What's that old saying? “It’s better to give than to receive.” In the real world, most people are just as happy to receive a gift as they are in giving one. However, many times we may have been disappointed with the gift we receive and, of course, we also worry ...
The Essential Christmas Checklist
Every year, the average UK household spends £740 more in December. Why? To have a brilliant Christmas, of course. Planning for Christmas can be a lot of fun but it also involves a lot of planning, preparation and work. Some of us wait until the last minute and then embark ...
The Most Celebrated Holidays In The UK
The United Kingdom is a melting pot of different cultures and religions, meaning there are plenty of holidays that have worked their way into popular culture which we celebrate as a nation. But, which holidays are the most widely celebrated across the UK? A Government survey which was recently carried out ...