Christmas
- The Independent
10 best gifts every beer lover needs
From a home-brew garden kit to a book on how to cook with it these presents will delight any hop head
HuffPost UKWe've Already Bought And Wrapped Our Christmas Gifts For 2021
These festive keen beans are well ahead on their shopping – there's a method to the madness, they say.
- Yahoo Life UK
The power of resilience and other life lessons we learnt in 2020
People share what they’ve discovered about resilience, flexibility and strength from the most challenging of years.
- AOL
Five eco-friendly ways to get rid of your Christmas tree
It's that time of the year when our gaze turns to the Christmas tree in the corner that's starting to look the worse for wear. But while the temptation may be to get the drooping tree out of your house as soon as possible, a little
- Yahoo Life UK
How To Make Christmas Pulled Pork Canapes With Tom
The *secret ingredient* is loaded with aromatic Goan-style pulled pork vindaloo - pork shoulder partnered with festive whole spices and cooked slowly in red wine, vinegar and herbs - then stacked with a zingy, curry leaf-laden brussel sprouts slaw and adorned with pomegranate seeds and shards of crispy pork crackling.
- Yahoo Life UK
What the world's royals get up to at Christmas
Royals around the world adopt their own traditions as well as those of their country.
HuffPost UKWhat You Need To Know About Getting A Covid Test Before Christmas
Covid-19 tests provide some reassurance if you're visiting relatives – but they're not 100% failsafe.
- HuffPost UK
How To Have The Best Christmas Day If You're Spending It In A Pair
What to cook, the games to play and how to ensure those Zoom calls spark joy.
- HuffPost UK
2020: The Year We Started Sending Christmas Cards Again
The pandemic has sparked a resurgence of the traditional round-robin. We're big fans.
- Yahoo Life UK
What is doorscaping and why are celebrities all over the trend this Christmas?
Amanda Holden, Holly Willoughby and Michelle Keegan have focused on their festive front doors this Christmas.
- HuffPost UK
We Are Key Workers And We Won't Be Seeing Family At Christmas
“We are tired, we are exhausted and we are literally on our knees."
- AOL
Touching moment a non verbal nine-year-old said his first words
Story and video from SWNS This is the incredible moment a non verbal nine-year-old said his first words - when he read out 'ho ho ho' spelled out by a Christmas light display. Tommy Hunt, nine, has autism and while he can communicate
- HuffPost UK
How To Avoid Accidentally Poisoning Your New Pet This Christmas
Plenty of common festive treats could land your pet in the emergency vets over Christmas – here's how to keep them safe.
- AOL
Shocking CCTV footage shows mean-spirited thief nicking Santa's boots
Story and video from SWNS Shocking CCTV footage showed a meanspirited thief nicking Santa's boots from a homemade effigy outside a pub. Santa can be seen hanging from a first floor window above the entrance to The Green pub in Haddington,
- AOL
Christmas dinner sorted: All your festive veg in a traybake
This vegetable traybake is super easy to throw on your Christmas dinner table - everything you need in one!
- HuffPost UK
How To Tweak Your Christmas Plans To Minimise The Spread Of Covid
People taking advantage of festive bubbles are urged to “do the minimum” to limit coronavirus.
- AOL
Christmas dinner sorted: How to light a Christmas pudding
The best festive puds are the ones that go up in flames - without being burnt. Chelsea from BBC Good Food shows you how to coat the steamed pudding in warm brandy before lighting it. Essential watching for whoever is preparing Christmas
- AOL
Christmas dinner sorted: How to carve a turkey
Once you've cooked the bird, you need to know how best to carve it. And it's really not that difficult, as our video shows. Essential watching for whoever is preparing Christmas
- AOL
Christmas dinner sorted: Three ways to cook your turkey
One turkey - three ways to cook it for your festive feast. Neil Nugent from Iceland demonstrates the different techniques: Gilding, salt baking and smoking. Essential watching for whoever is preparing Christmas
- AOL
Christmas dinner sorted: How to make perfect gravy every time
Gravy can save an over-dry turkey or under-seasoned roast potatoes, but you need to know how to make it. Our video has all the tips and advice you need. Essential watching for whoever is preparing Christmas
- AOL
Christmas dinner sorted: How to make perfect roast potatoes
There's an art to creating spuds that are crispy and golden on the outside with a light, fluffy inside. Barney Desmazery from BBC Good Food explains how it's done in our video. Essential watching for whoever is preparing Christmas
- HuffPost UK
The Dos And Don'ts Of Supporting Someone Who's Grieving This Christmas
You can end up in a ‘no man’s land’ of wanting to help, but not knowing how.
- HuffPost UK
Revealed: The Cheapest Supermarket For Christmas Dinner 2020
Your festive food shop could cost under £40 if you head to the right place.
- AOL
Company creates the world's biggest selection box - boasting a whopping 80,000 calories
Story and video from SWNS A company has created the world's biggest selection box - boasting a whopping 80,000 calories. The 2.4m x 1.2m confectionery box weighs a hefty 15kg with the 84 different sweets and chocolates inside. Christmas
- Yahoo Life UK
This magical £8 candle would make a perfect Christmas present
Fill your home with the warming scent of apple and spice.
- HuffPost UK
Self-Isolating Before Christmas? Good In Theory, Difficult In Practice
Countries around the world are relaxing rules for the festive season. Now we’re being urged to take “preventive self-isolation” before meeting up with loved ones.