All news on the topic: Christmas

A grim picture has been painted by recent figures which show the NHS struggling to keep up with patient demand even before the worst of winter arrives, and the Tories have made it this way

Edinburgh and Newcastle are among the places bookies believe are most likely to witness snow on Christmas Day, but it's likely there will be snow flurries in the north regardless

Two adorable pooches who had never been stroked or taken for a walk in their lives have finally been sent to a good home after their plight was featured in the Mirror

The Mirror's partner for this year's Christmas Appeal is a unique team of experts who excel in caring for young people diagnosed with cancer and helping them through the worst time in their lives

This little-known outlet is a go-to for super savvy shoppers on the hunt for favourite seasonal candles at a discounted price

Young Emily Andrews, who is profoundly deaf, was above to share the joy of Christmas thanks to a bit community spirit and an 'elf' trained to speak sign language

Mirror agony aunt Coleen Nolan has some advice for a reader treading on eggshells in their own house because their workaholic husband is always moody and argumentative at Christmas

You'd think Mr and Mrs White-Christmas would get sick of being asked about their surname, but they're taking it all in good humour and they both adore the festive period

The stowaway owl had been roosting in the tree when the family brought it home to their house in Kentucky - and they remained hidden for four days

Puzzle-lovers are being challenged to solve a question made only for 'geniuses', but do you think you've got what it takes to work out the total sum of various festive items?

EastEnders' Tracy-Ann Oberman has dismissed rumours she is set to return to the BBC soap as fans believe Sharon will be in prison with her following Christmas Day murder plot

Around 309,000 people will spend Christmas without a home, including almost 140,000 children, according to national housing charity Shelter - a stark increase of 14% - or 38,100 people - in one year

CBeebies' Bedtime Stories this Christmas will be read by serving members of the Armed Forces who are unable to be at home with their loved ones during the festive season

If you're feeling extremely tired and run down at the moment, you're not the only one - but there are some things you can do to increase your energy levels before Christmas

A savvy mum has come up with a unique way to save money and time on making a roast this Christmas, but people are outraged by the unusual set-up. The plating up is rather controversial

Prince William and Kate will join the other royals for Christmas at Sandringham but due to tradition, can never enjoy breakfast together on December 25 - and it's not clear why

The widow of legendary singer Shane MacGowan and a legion of fans hope to send The Pogues' hit 'Fairytale of New York' to the top of the Christmas charts for the first time ever

James Burke was left in ICU in critical condition in Bangkok after being bitten by a mosquito, as his family launches a desperate appeal for help to bring him home for Christmas

More than 200 youngsters turned up on the opening day of the ‘present bank’ to receive free toy parcels from 12-year-old Isaac Winfield at the present bank in Redditch

The caring daughter was left heartbroken after she feared all of her mum's hard work had gone to waste. Thankfully, their story had a happy ending as help came from an unexpected source

With apocalyptic thrillers, stop-motion animations and stand-up specials, Netflix has something for everyone in December

Pantomime star Lee Samuel was performing in Beauty and the Beast at the Beacon Arts Centre in Glasgow when his boyfriend surprised him on-stage with a wedding proposal

Shoppers are fuming after spotting Easter treats gracing their shelves many months before the holiday - they were shocked as Christmas day hasn't happened yet

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Merry Xmas Everybody was released in 1973, but it actually started life as something much less festive - a "hippy-trippy" track about a rocking chair - and was rewritten in a few hours