Christmas sees a host of century-old traditions take shape in contemporary homes, but none is quite so lighthearted (and fun) as mistletoe. The plant, famously responsible for many kisses over the ...

A third wrote: "Aww it's lovely they are embracing some English tradition, bless them all." Meanwhile, a fourth TikTok user was astounded: "I'm so surprised Americans don't have Christmas crackers ...

Have you ever wondered what makes Christmas so Christmassy? You can probably list off all the traditions when you think of a British Christmas. But where did they come from and why did they stick ...

which succeeded the House of Hanover to the British monarchy following the death of Queen Victoria, the wife of Albert, Prince Consort. Speaking about the Christmas Eve tradition, former royal ...

Christmas this year will be different for so many of us. Arnelle Paterson describes her childhood festive memories – a mix of Ghanaian and British traditions, from pitta bread and highlife music ...

History shows that Christmas traditions are just as subject to change as any other aspect of human societies, and when customs change, there are always some who wish they could turn back the clock. In ...

As we find ourselves immersed in the holiday season, it’s a good time to reflect on the traditions that we hold dear while considering adding in new customs to add to our holiday ...