Christmas dinner, decorating the tree and exchanging presents are among the UK’s best-loved festive traditions, according to research. Three quarters (73 per cent) revealed customs will be especially meaningful this year – with 26 per cent planning to adopt more of them than ever before. The M&S Bank [https://bank.marksandspencer.com/credit-card/premium-club] research also found one in five are planning on …

This charming set-up might look cosy at first glance – but 12 potential household dangers are lurking among the festive scene. From overloaded electric sockets to unsecure ladders, the unwitting occupants could be in for a far from happy Christmas. But can you spot them all? The puzzle was created after research commissioned by BSI, the British standards …

Nearly half of Brits plan to shun big chain stores this Christmas as they seek more thoughtful presents – to make up for not seeing loved ones. A study of 2,000 adults found 51 per cent are going to go out of their way to support small businesses this year, with 48 per cent wanting to completely avoid …

Captain Tom Moore’s charity walking heroics have been named by Brits as the highlight of 2020. A poll of 2,000 UK adults saw Captain Tom’s fundraising exploits top the list, ahead of a reduction in pollution and a new appreciation for key workers, as positives to be found from this year. Another 31 per cent picked Marcus Rashford’s …

Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found almost three-quarters will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92 per pet. With an estimated 10.1 million dogs in the …

A giant Christmas light display has illuminated Bristol – and will share thousands of children’s homemade Christmas cards throughout December. In a bid to bring some Christmas cheer, the festive drawings have been turned into a huge 14×21 metre light display featuring thousands of bulbs on the side of Cabot Circus car park in Bristol. From reindeers and …

The average adult will spend £65,000 over their lifetime – on gadgets. A study of 2,000 consumers revealed they will each fork out £4,742 on mobile phones, as well as £3,625 on televisions and £11,774 on kitchen appliances. Laptops will total £4,074, while gaming enthusiasts will spend £2,804 on consoles. Other everyday technology such as tablets will cost …

This festive filled world map will leave you thinking Santa Claus is coming to town – but you’ve got to find him first. It is estimated two billion people across the globe celebrate Christmas each year in unique and wonderful ways. And different countries have different traditions, from rollerblading in Venezuela to having a giant lantern festival in …

Brits are gearing up for a tech Christmas with almost half planning to open presents over a video call – and 36 per cent having a ‘virtual traditional dinner with all the trimmings’. A study of 2,000 adults found a quarter will also host virtual festive singalongs with family (24 per cent). Three quarters will be having a …

Brits have admitted they will miss the chaos of a large family get together and the last-minute Christmas shopping dash this year – despite previously finding them annoying. The study of 2,000 adults found that as they gear up for a more socially distanced Christmas than usual, they are also longing for the days of taking the mickey …