Every Christmas, Brits devour about 800 million mince pies, but moves to jazz up the festive sweet treats has stirred anger among purists.

Every Christmas, Brits devour about 800 million mince pies, but moves to jazz up the festive sweet treats has stirred anger among purists.

Mince pies, those small, spiced parcels of festive joy, have a history as rich as their fillings. Their story stretches back centuries, evolving from...

Some supermarket varieties cost 40% more than last year. But they’re not the only festive favourites breaking the bank

Some supermarket varieties cost 40% more than last year. But they’re not the only festive favourites breaking the bank

When my mum died we found a container of her handmade festive favourites in the freezer. I eat one every year and reminisce about past Christmases...

As December’s cool breezes come to Costa Rica, our families gather to celebrate Christmas with cherished traditions and festive treats. Among the...

Why, every Christmas, do so many people endure the mess of dried pine needles, the risk of a fire hazard and impossibly tangled strings of lights? By...