All news on the topic: Christmas

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Woman slams husband's strange Christmas tradition dubbed 'miserable' by others
A confused wife can't get her head around her husband's 'miserable' tradition of not going to buy his family members Christmas presents, wrapping them, and handing them over. Instead he strikes up a deal with each loved one
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Jamie Oliver's 'double fluffy and crunchy' roasties can be prepared before Xmas
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has shared his method for his big on flavour roast potatoes and his nifty tricks for getting them crunchy, golden and fluffy on the inside every time
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What to do if you have Covid symptoms at Christmas from masks to hugging family
Brits face some tough decisions this Christmas as 6,000 people tested positive for Covid in the week up to and including December 9 - and more than 2,600 were admitted to hospital
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John Torode's make ahead festive sides - including the 'fastest' red cabbage
If you don't want to spend your Christmas Day stuck in the kitchen, TV chef John Torode has stuffing, red cabbage and pea dishes that can all be prepared quickly or beforehand and stored
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Origin of how tinsel became a Christmas decoration is blowing people's minds
Strewing tinsel around the home has long been a Christmas tradition and one story - that would make Charles Dickens proud - suggests that it all started from an unlikely source
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Woman cancer death eight days after diagnosis as family says 'no Christmas'
Mother-of-five Maggie Dorans from Glasgow found out she had liver cancer on December 6. It led to the deterioration of her health before she died eight days late leaving her family and partner devastated
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Cheating Brits flock to UK city that's 'hot bed of affairs' over Christmas
Salford in Greater Manchester is known as the home of BBC North and the Lowry, and now as the place to have an extra-marital affair, according to illicit dating website Ashley Madison
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People disgusted after learning history behind Christmas mince pies
While it’s certainly the season to eat mince pies, its previous medieval and less palatable incarnation as 'tartes of flesh' might have left more of a bitter taste in your mouth
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Exact date traffic will peak over Christmas - and congestion hotspots to avoid
Getaway traffic in the run up to Christmas will climb this week, peaking at 3.2 million drivers, with the RAC revealing the exact date as well as the routes with worst congestion
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Fearne Cotton’s festive red suit is on sale and is cheaper than Frankie Bridge’s
The Happy Place founder said: "This is 100% my Christmas look . Obsessed. I love this suit so much,"
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Kerry Katona shares regret about Brian as she faces Christmas without her kids
Kerry Katona has opened up about her plans for the festive period and revealed that she won't be with her eldest two children on the special day
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Mum splits opinion after asking child-free colleague to work her Xmas Day shift
A woman caused a stir when she admitted that she asked her child-free colleague to work her Christmas Day shift, because she thought she was more deserving of the time off
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'Frantic Friday' warning as 21m cars expected on the roads before Christmas Eve
The busiest day will be 'Frantic Friday' warns the RAC, with commuters, parents collecting their children from school, and those driving home for Christmas all sharing the roads
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Girl's heartbreaking 'letter to Father Christmas' that 'no child should write'
The tear-jerking letter from the 10-year-old schoolgirl sees her tell Father Christmas to "get better soon" after being told by her parents that he won't be able to deliver presents
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Brits warned of 'nightmare before Christmas' storm that could wreck travel plans
The Met Office forecasts 'disruptive winds' and rain bursts on Thursday and Friday as millions travel to see loved ones for the festive season - and a white Christmas could be possible
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Huge crowds pack into London for Christmas shopping rush in horror footage
Huge crowds rushed to central London this weekend as shoppers made a mad dash for the shops ahead of Christmas. A video shared on X shows a sea of people on Oxford Street
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Toddler on Christmas market ferris wheel goes viral after hilarious outburst
The tiny toddler has left people full of Christmas cheer after she broke out into festive song on a Ferris wheel in Glasgow's George Square before commenting on the scene below
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Thrifty woman manages to spend just £80 on Christmas gifts for the whole family
34-year-old Rebecca Bingham, from Atlanta, Georgia, is using thrift stores to keep Christmas costs down after she lost her job last year, calling it "thriftmas"
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'Dog mum' serves her pooches steak for Christmas – costing more than her dinner
Yasmin El-Saie, 45, says she's "best friends" with her pet chihuahuas, Chilli, 11, and Sukhi, 5, and is happy to splash her cash on their favourite festive foods each Christmas
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Inside Radford family's lavish Christmas from £5,000 gifts to 3 months of prep
Britain's biggest family, the Radfords, celebrate Christmas each year with several traditions and after years of practice, parents Sue and Noel have the mastered the routine for their massive brood
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EastEnders Kathy Beale star lets slip Rocky dies this Christmas in huge scenes
Kathy Beale star Gillian Taylforth has seemingly let slip a clue that Rocky Cotton dies this Christmas in huge scenes - as one (or more) of The Six turn to murder this festive season
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Mum's quick thinking saved her baby son's life after he stopped breathing
A Scottish mum has revealed how her baby son's recovery has been the greatest gift her family could ever have after he stopped breathing while she held him in her arms on Christmas Day
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Mary Berry's 'tangy' red cabbage is the perfect Christmas dinner accompaniment
As well as being packed full of goodness, Mary Berry's red cabbage is bursting with flavour from redcurrant jelly and cider that makes it an ideal accompaniment for Christmas lunch
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Simple cooking hack to ensure your turkey isn't dry - using just one ingredient
A chef has revealed his secret ingredient when cooking a turkey to ensure it never comes out dry - and the controversial addition may raise a few eyebrows
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You've been playing Monopoly wrong - expert says we've been using made-up rules
Monopoly is a staple part of Christmas, but did you know we've all been playing it wrong? According to a board games expert, there are some rules we've just been making up