Christmas

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

CCTV captured a giant furry figure at a local bus stop

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Data shows interest in wooden toys has almost tripled since July

Ad Feature Wooden toys top Christmas toy trend

More than half of Brits take Christmas decorating inspiration from festive films and TV shows

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These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

Louise Walsh, founder of Plasma Pen, says anyone considering aesthetic treatments before Christmas should allow enough time for consultations, healing and results ahead of festive events

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According to KAYAK’s 2025 analyses, the best time to book festive international flights was around six weeks before Christmas

Ad Feature KAYAK reveals festive fare savings

Sainsbury's is offering 25% off when Nectar customers buy three selected Taste the Difference wines, including sparkling wine and champagne. Stock image.

The Sainsbury's wine deal to know before Christmas

51 per cent of Brits are already sitting on £400 of unused items.

Sunday 4th January is the busiest day to sell unwanted Christmas gifts

57 per cent of festive film fans believed travel scenes play a big part in what makes a good Christmas movie.

Mum’s dash home in Home Alone ranks as ultimate festive travel moment

Dr Menopause is championing a new festive mantra: “Self-care isn’t selfish – especially at Christmas.”

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According to Barchester, these gestures reflect patience and practical support carers demonstrate every day.

Ad Feature Barchester launches 12 Ways to Care This Christmas initiative

45 per cent want to enjoy festive food from another cuisine.

Eight in 10 Irish adults would like to celebrate Christmas abroad

Nearly three in 10 adults admit to being bored of doing the same things every year.

Celebrations launch range to battle 'festive fatigue'

34 per cent have to make compromises around who they spend the big day with each year.

A quarter of adults won’t be spending Xmas with their preferred group

The coach was filled with 53 people named Carol and Noel singing festive songs.

Britain’s most festive coach filled with 53 Carols and Noels
The nation’s most Christmassy coach has been revealed – filled with 53 people named Carol and Noel singing festive songs.
Charlotte Minett

The Love Actually star joined a special welcoming committee at London’s Stansted Airport.

Martine McCutcheon recreates iconic film moment with airport reunion

The maître d'hôtel has recreated scenes from the three films Brits voted as the nation’s favourite festive rom-coms – Love Actually, The Holiday, and Bridget Jones’s Diary.

Fred Sirieix to star in a series of romcom parodies this Christmas

47 per cent of consumers are eager to hone their wine knowledge pre-Yuletide.

A wine expert has revealed the perfect pairings for festive moments

Subway are giving away sauce bottle shaped festive baubles inspired by its most popular sauces - Chipotle Southwest, Sweet Onion, and Honey Mustard.

Wacky condiments are making their way onto Gen Z’s Christmas dinners

British Gas is advising households not to forget this simple advice to stay safe and energy-smart this festive season.

British Gas issues safety advice as Christmas lights are switched on

Peter Crouch, Judi Love and Olivia Attwood put on a star-studded parade.

Christmas comes early for Olivia Attwood in new campaign

The YOVOY Booking Hotline requires no prior account to be set up, and requires no carrier contract.

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Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.

Almost 4 in 10 people admit to Black Friday regret from impulse buys

Essity staff members at its Manchester Trafford Park Mill site visit the health station for onsite checks.

Half of men admit they have ignored potentially worrying health issues

20 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials reckon handing over an unwrapped gift is perfectly acceptable.

1 in 6 adults see nothing wrong with giving Xmas presents unwrapped

Domino's launches its first-ever advent calendar for Garlic & Herb Dip fans to celebrate 24 days of Dipmas.

Domino's unwrap contender for strangest advent calendar of 2025
Domino’s are unwrapping a new festive treat for pizza lovers this December with the launch of its first ever advent calendar – with Garlic & Herb dip in place of chocolates.
Richard Jenkins

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

Almost half expect to receive at least one romantic card this year

Six MILLION Valentine's Day cards will end up in the bin, study shows

44 per cent have struggled with feelings of being overlooked and unacknowledged

Women feel 'invisible' in work and social settings by 36, study finds

A study revealed people will be saving money by unsubscribing from as many paid-for services as possible.

Top 20 money-saving tips for January

A third of adults who fork out for Christmas will have completely lost track of their spending in the past month.

Half of Brits skip Christmas budgeting

Alpacas dine on donated Christmas trees

Super-sweet alpacas tuck into prickly treat - of donated Xmas trees

Shots! TV meet the festive runners at Blackpool Santa Dash, in a Christmas Special of Unconventional Brits

Watch thousands of running Santas in quirky Christmas TV show

‘Mistletoe’ by Justin Bieber and Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know it’s Christmas’ are other tracks people have grown tired of

‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ is the least liked Christmas song

Almost half use loyalty programmes as a way of saving around the festive period

Four in 10 adults are worried about the cost of Christmas this year

People find they receive an average of two gifts every year they admit they could do without.

Nine in 10 adults don't recall what gifts they received last Christmas

The cost of buying and posting cards could be one reason for their demise, while some reckon the rise in digital communication might be making them obsolete

Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards this year

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmas

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

A study of 4,000 adults revealed those aged 18 to 27 intend to cut down on new buys by a third in the next two years

Most purchases for half of Gen Z shoppers will be second-hand by 2027

A poll of 1,000 adults with children aged between three and 10 found their offspring have as many as eight toys they have never enjoyed

7 in 10 parents say kids have 'piles' of unopened toys from Christmas

Mice pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake are just some of the few things Gen Z are turning their back on this Christmas

Gen Z are turning their back on Christmas traditional favourites

Martin and Roman Kemp get in on the great chocolate debate that's been swirling throughout the nation

Bounty is NOT the nation's most-disliked chocolate, shock study finds

Politics, family matters, and religion are the topics most likely to lead to arguments during the Christmas holidays

The biggest talking points of 2024 - and number one is no surprise

The limited edition chocolate bar has been created by small British business H!P and is available exclusively on Amazon for £3.50

New vegan chocolate bar launches - and features one bizarre ingredient

Subway launches new limited-edition merch line including T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and a Tote Bag

Subway swaps sandwiches for streetwear with first merchandise range

Domino's launches limited edition Dominos Garlic & Herb Stuffing with Ella Vaday and her famous Nigella impersonation

Drag Star does Nigella impression for Domino's Christmas stuffing

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Emporio she and he perfumes are half price in limited time deal

Surge to bag half price Emporio Armani perfumes Black Friday offer

Shares range from as little as £25 to £70 and investors can buy up to £10,000 worth of shares.

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So who is on the naughty list when it comes to the UK's most disliked Christmas songs, according to a recent study?

What are the ten most loathed Christmas songs as voted by the public?

Over two thirds of Brits say Christmas films are not just for December

When should you start watching Christmas films?

Parachuters performed mid-air manoeuvres which saw the bright turquoise liquid shaken and stirred from heights up to 10,000ft

New Christmas cocktail hand-mixed at 10,000ft by freefalling skydivers

Ad Feature How hitting a round number at a petrol pump can win you a car

The combination of increased food intake, dietary change, and stress can contribute to digestive discomfort

Ad Feature Brits who indulge this Christmas are warned to mind their gut health

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