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We all know about Santa Claus: that jolly, round-bellied man who comes down our chimneys and brings us Christmas gifts every year. But did you know that he's based on a Norse god and is even richer than Bill Gates? Here are some strange but true facts about the legend himself!

Hundreds of Christmas gifts compete each December to be the item that shoppers must get their hands on, often reducing parents to fighting in the aisles. These crazes sometimes get out of hand and are regularly just passing fads, but the must-have gift becomes something you'll always remember fondly, especially if you were a kid when it came out.

Everybody loves Christmas, including our pets! But this time of year isn't without its hazards for our furry friends, so we've put together some top safety tips to keep your pet happy and healthy during the Christmas period.

From giant stockings to unbelievably expensive fruitcakes, when it comes to celebrating the holidays there are all sorts of unusual Christmas world records out there. This is our rundown of the most bizarre and brilliant festive records we've ever seen!

From light-up snowflakes to neon Rudolphs, nothing says Christmas quite like a good light display. That's why we're bringing you this guide to the UK's greatest public Christmas lights, so you can get in the festive mood wherever you are in the country!

Whether you need ideas for a party or just a quiet evening in with the family, everybody loves a good game, but there are plenty of classic ones that run the risk of being forgotten. So turn off the TV and try your hand at one of these vintage games. It’s fun, the old-fashioned way!

We all know that kids say the funniest things, and when it comes to the subject of weddings and marriage they’re never short of something to say. Luckily someone was on hand with pen and paper to capture these gems of wisdom out of the mouths of babes...

Congratulations! You’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid. Of course, what you do will largely depend on the type of wedding (and bride!) that you’re involved with, but to get you started we’ve collected together some of the major duties of any bridesmaid. It’s worth brushing up on these for major bridesmaid brownie points!