Christmas

The festive season isn’t just about presents, parties and Xmas pudding. Christmas is the one time of year we make an extra effort to help others, be kind and enjoy life. So why not take advantage of the long, long Xmas season to teach these five life lessons to your kids? You might just make everyone’s Christmas a whole lot merrier.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but it's all too easy to pile on a few pounds over the holidays. Here are our tips for staying in shape in the face of festive temptation.

Writing to Santa is a wonderful tradition to share with your kids every Christmas and a great way to spend a wet November afternoon, so check out our ultimate guide to writing a perfect letter to jolly old Saint Nick!

Whether or not you're a fan of the royal family, you've probably wondered how they spend their Christmas Day. Is it all palaces and grand banquets, or more of an intimate family affair? Wonder no more! We have the answers for you right here.

What is it that makes you happiest at Christmas? We surveyed 1,695 people in our Christmas survey and discovered some truly heartwarming revelations.

Everybody loves a tipple at Christmas time, whether it's a warming glass of mulled wine or a comforting mug of hot chocolate. Here are recipes for three of the most classic festive drinks of all time, so you can get in the Christmas mood early!

Writing a letter to Santa is a great way to find out what your kids want for Christmas, but sometimes you'll get more than you bargained for. Here are some real life letters to Santa that must have left the parents of these kids utterly baffled!

Christmas wrapping: for some people it's an opportunity to make a work of art, for others it's a boring waste of time. Here's a chance to find out what your wrapping paper really says about you!