The holiday season is a time for traditions, some of which are specific to individual cultures. Even people who celebrate Christmas in the United States probably don't know everything about how the ...

AS the nights draw in and the festive season gets closer, many of us are looking forward hanging up some Christmas lights.

The Met Office forecast snow last week — which indeed fell across the country — and the forecasters are now examining the ...

From sipping mulled wine to browsing for hand-made gifts, a visit to a Christmas market is a great way to get in the festive ...

Getting lost in the wonders of the ballet, unwinding with a tinselly comedy, taking in an immersive festive drama: theatre is a great way to get in the mood for Christmas. This year, there are some ...

When you think of destinations for Christmas shopping in the UK, you might consider massive cities like London and Manchester ...

Those eligible for certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in ...

On Christmas Day in 1647, a riot broke out in Canterbury, a city 60 miles southeast of London. The inciting event? Mayor William Bridge had ordered the arrest of a shop owner and attempted to clap him ...

The best Christmas markets seem to turn back time, transforming areas of cities into timeless wonderlands. In the UK, you’ll find no shortage of opportunities to savour the comforts of the season, ...