Cheapest Christmas dinner box hailed as 'greatest'
Supermarkets battle with pre-prepared festive meal kits. Iceland's £25 offering for four wins top praise from experts and customers for value and taste. Find out which boxes are worth it.
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Expert Tips for Difficult Immigration Conversations at Christmas
Facing tough immigration chats over Christmas dinner? A charity with 15 years' experience reveals why empathy works better than facts. Learn their techniques and support the Guardian's 2025 appeal.
History of Christmas Dinner: Medieval to Modern
Explore the surprising history of the UK's Christmas dinner, from medieval 'umble' pies to Victorian turkey. Discover global festive feasts and why we eat what we do on 25 December.
Chef Marcus Wareing's perfect crispy roast potato recipe
Top chef Marcus Wareing reveals his fail-safe method for perfect crispy roast potatoes this Christmas. Get his expert tips on boiling, roasting, and seasoning, plus the one thing he'd never use.
Christmas TV Soap Guide: Death, Drama & Danger
Your full guide to the explosive Christmas storylines in EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street for 2025. Discover the secrets, violence and tragic twists planned for the festive season.
What I learned from eight sober Christmases
A writer reflects on eight alcohol-free festive seasons, offering wisdom on navigating Christmas Day stress, the benefits of sobriety, and finding alternative pleasures. Discover a fresh perspective on holiday celebrations.
Top Chef's Simple Honey Carrots for Christmas Dinner
Transform your Christmas veggies with a top chef's viral TikTok recipe for honey-glazed carrots. Savoury, sweet, and ready in under 30 minutes. Try it this festive season!
Chef's Verdict on Yorkshire Puds for Christmas
A leading UK chef ends the festive food debate: Yorkshire puddings absolutely belong on your Christmas plate. Discover his expert tips for the perfect roast.
Michelin Chef's Secret for Perfect Roast Potatoes
Award-winning chef Steve Smith shares his two crucial tips for achieving the crispiest roast potatoes this Christmas. Discover the simple method used in a five-AA-rosette kitchen.
Cooking a Christmas dinner in an air fryer: My test
A journalist puts a Ninja air fryer to the ultimate test: cooking an entire festive feast. Discover the impressive time savings and the surprising drawbacks.
Coeliac's Christmas plea: 'Don't overlook our needs'
A woman with coeliac disease shares her festive struggle as a YouGov study reveals millions with allergies face exclusion. Learn how to be more inclusive this Christmas.
Christmas gravy warning could flood London homes
Thames Water urges Londoners to bin festive fats and gravy responsibly to prevent sewer blockages and avoid a plumbing disaster this Christmas.
Cosori Smart Thermometer Review: Perfect Christmas Turkey
The Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer, now £48.58 on Amazon, promises perfectly cooked Christmas dinner with live Bluetooth temperature updates. Our review tests its claims.
Gordon Ramsay's guide to a flawless Christmas dinner
Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay reveals his top five secrets for a stress-free and delicious Christmas feast, from juicy turkey to perfect roast potatoes. Follow his expert advice for an unforgettable meal.
Chef Anna Haugh's Irish Christmas Recipes for 2025
Dublin-born chef Anna Haugh shares five modern twists on Irish Christmas classics, from Blue Cheese Bites to Turkey Wellington. Elevate your festive menu with these accessible recipes.
UK White Christmas 2025 Forecast & Historic Snow Facts
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
Yorkshire Puddings Defy New Christmas Dinner Trends in London
A new survey reveals millions of Brits are breaking Christmas dinner traditions with chips and baked beans, but Londoners cling to Yorkshire puddings. Discover the festive food revolution.
The Ancient Origins and Uses of the Christmas Tree
Explore the fascinating history of the Christmas tree, from Roman Saturnalia to Norwegian church floors. Discover how the Norway spruce became a festive staple and its surprising practical uses.
Christmas Stuffing Taste Test: Tesco Beats Paxo
We compared stuffing mixes from Paxo, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S for your Christmas dinner. Discover which supermarket brand came out on top in our festive taste test.
Tilgate Park Christmas Market Doubles in Size
Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas event near London expands its festive market this year. Enjoy free entry, Santa visits, craft stalls & zoo access. Open select dates in December.
Restaurant vs Home: The Great Christmas Dinner Debate
Food critic Grace Dent weighs the chaos of home cooking against the stress of dining out on Christmas Day. Discover the pros, cons, and her ultimate verdict.
UK Christmas Tree Guide: Find the Best Real Tree Price
Discover expert tips on buying the perfect real Christmas tree in the UK. Learn how prices vary by size, type, and region, and where to find the best deals from supermarkets to local growers.
TV Tonight: Christmas Prep & Kate Winslet on Graham Norton
Channel 4's 'Batch from Scratch at Christmas' shows how to prep your festive dinner months early. Plus, Kate Winslet discusses her first film as director on The Graham Norton Show. Your essential evening viewing guide.
TV fans outraged at 'awful' 2025 Christmas schedule
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
Victorian children's letters to Santa uncovered
A six-year-old's 1883 letter to Santa, found in newspaper archives, shows children's festive wishes haven't changed in 140 years. Discover the origins of this UK tradition.
Laura Jackson's Guide to Relaxed Christmas Tablescaping
Ditch the stiff etiquette and embrace playful tablescaping this Christmas. Broadcaster Laura Jackson shares her secrets for creating a warm, inviting, and memorable festive feast.
Chef Max Rocha's Braised Turkey Legs for Christmas
Chef Max Rocha shares his recipe for braised turkey legs with colcannon, a simpler, flavourful alternative to the traditional roast for your Christmas feast. Discover how to save time and oven space.
American reveals hidden history in UK's royal postboxes
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
Mum cooks Christmas dinner a month early to save time
A Hertfordshire mum reveals her 18-year method of preparing the festive feast in advance, saving three hours and £65.55. Discover her time-saving hacks for a stress-free Christmas.
Political opposites debate immigration over London dinner
A Green Party member and Conservative voter from India discussed immigration, colonialism and capitalism over dinner in London. Discover if they found common ground in this political exchange.
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