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Trafalgar Square Christmas tree must cut its carbon footprint, says Oslo mayor | Trees and forests
It is a long-cherished Christmas tradition: a tree sent to London every December from Norway to thank Britain for its support during the second world …
UK Christmas Sales Are Off to Weak Start on Delayed Spending
UK retail sales were sluggish in November as Black Friday discounts failed to lure droves of shoppers struggling with the burden of the higher cost …
Shock of the old: 10 demonic depictions of Europe’s disturbing Christmas customs | Christmas
Welcome to the Krampusnacht edition of Shock of the Old! I hope you’ve brought your horse skull, horns and whip. If you’re imagining delighted children, …
Christmas Wish List: 6 Things Our Editors Want Most
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Creative ways to save money on cards, wrapping and gifts this Christmas | Money
Make your own If you have children, use their artwork to make wrapping paper and cards. Good old-fashioned potato prints are great for making decorative …
Post Malone Wore Dolce & Gabbana Performing At Christmas at Graceland
Elvis Presley’s Graceland hosted the ‘Christmas at Graceland’ special, which premiered on NBC on Wednesday (November 29). The special featured music’s biggest stars coming together …
Post Malone Wore Dolce & Gabbana Performing At Christmas at Graceland
Elvis Presley’s Graceland hosted the ‘Christmas at Graceland’ special, which premiered on NBC on Wednesday (November 29). The special featured music’s biggest stars coming together …
Nigel Slater’s recipes for mango and tomato chutney, and apricots in muscat and brandy | Christmas
I am squirrelling away a growing collection of good things ready for Christmas. The plum pudding is already in its crackle-glazed china bowl; three or …
The 12 best apps for Christmas – from what to cook to tracking Santa | Apps
It’s that time of year again, when the days are shorter, mince pies are back on the shelves and Mariah Carey is always playing somewhere. …
Yotam Ottolenghi’s vegetarian Christmas: rice pie, sticky sprouts and yoghurty beans – recipes | Christmas food and drink
Don’t let the absence of a big bird get in the way of having a Christmas centrepiece. As no vegetarian needs pointing out, far from …
Double Christmas dessert: Ravneet Gill’s mango creme brulee and brown sugar meringues – recipes | Christmas food and drink
There is always a debate about Christmas dessert in my family, and I get many requests. The staples are always there: mince pies, sticky toffee …
7 Best (Er, Worst) Ugly Christmas Sweaters For Men
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Mens Ugly Christmas Sweater: Our Editor’s Picks
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Nigella Lawson tells Britain to give Christmas cake the heave-ho-ho-ho | Christmas
It may be one of the longest-standing festive traditions, but Nigella Lawson has urged people to ditch Christmas cake this year and opt for a …
Conservatives’ online shop holds ‘Blue Friday’ Christmas merch sale | Conservatives
For the man or woman who has everything but an acrylic Christmas jumper bearing the knitted tree logo of the Conservative party: good news. It …
Sprouts with iberico ham and a classic Danish salad – recipes for Christmas side dishes | Food
José Pizarro’s pan-fried sprouts with crisp ibérico ham and a sweet sherry vinegar dressing (pictured above) Living in the UK for so many years I …
Organic wine boxes, fruit candles and dan dan noodle kits – what to buy food lovers for Christmas | Food
Rainbow sprinkles OFM observer food monthly Gift Guide 2023 Photograph: Katherine Anne Rose/The Observer The best looking (and tasting) party cake toppings from irreverent bakery …
The tiny houses that are lighting up our Christmas windows | Christmas
Christmas traditions may feel timeless, yet our choice of decorations can reveal a lot about our cultural preoccupations. In recent years, tinsel trees topped with …
Behold, the suprising, joyous, humbly miraculous knitted Bible of Hartlepool | Christmas
I saw a joyful thing last week; the kind that makes you laugh out loud with pleasure. I went all the way to Paris to …