Santa Around the World
Christmas and Santa Claus are eternally entwined in western culture. Think of a pile of gifts beneath the tree on Christmas morning and you doubtless imagine a jolly overweight man (we’re …
Magic
The magic of Christmas is the intangible feeling of wonder, joy, and togetherness that defines the season. This section explores the traditions, stories, and beliefs that create this special atmosphere.
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The best drink and food advent calendars for 2018
Advent calendars have come a long way since children enjoyed opening a calendar with a chocolate behind every door in the run-up to Christmas and 2018 and now there’s a wide range of …
Christmas – how soon is too soon?
Every year, it’s the same question in the run-up to Christmas: how soon is ‘too soon’? That’s the question being asked this week by Londoners as the festive lights …
The Christmas Quiz
Take the Christmas quiz above and if you’re still in the mood for more Christmas questions check out some of our other quiz posts: 17 Popular Christmas Quiz …
Do You Hear What We Hear?
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a good, old-fashioned singsong. Since time immemorial people have gathered around fireplaces, taken to the streets and switched on the radio to enjoy …