Christmas Day 2025: A World in Pictures
From a festive royal duet in Windsor to Bono busking in Dublin and protests in Gaza, see how the world marked Christmas Day 2025. Explore the day's most powerful images.
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Christmas Day sea swim in Cornwall amid weather warnings
Swimmers in Falmouth braved strong winds for a traditional Christmas Day dip. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind and cold, ruling out a white Christmas for the UK mainland. Read the full forecast.
The Real History of Why We Celebrate Christmas on Dec 25
Explore the surprising Roman and Victorian origins of Christmas on December 25th. Discover the theories behind the date and how Charles Dickens shaped our modern festivities.
Working Through Christmas: Five Australians Share Their Day
Meet the Australians who spend Christmas Day on the job. From emergency nurses to pilots and zookeepers, discover how they bring festive cheer to their essential roles.
When to take down your Christmas tree and decorations
From Boxing Day to mid-January, Brits reveal their festive pack-up rituals. Discover expert storage tips and the traditions behind the perfect take-down date.
Expert Tips to Master the Boots Boxing Day Sale
Discover a seasoned shopper's strategy for the Boots Boxing Day Sale, from grabbing half-price perfumes to 70% off January deals. Learn how to shop smart and never leave empty-handed.
Christmas 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours Guide
Plan your festive shop with our guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons across the UK. Check your local branch now.
Council worker saves elderly woman from London flat fire
A Westminster council road worker is praised for his bravery after rescuing a disabled woman from a burning building in Notting Hill. Read the full story of this heroic act.
WW1 Christmas Truce: The True Story of 1914
In December 1914, British and German soldiers spontaneously ceased fire to share Christmas. Explore the true story of football, fraternisation and the forbidden humanity of the WW1 truce.
A family's frozen 2020 'Diffmas' garden feast
In 2020, Polly Hudson's family braved the cold for a 'Diffmas' garden lunch with her mum. Discover how gazebos, heaters and gritted teeth failed against a British winter.
London shop's free samosa Christmas tackles loneliness
A Twickenham newsagent is opening its doors on Christmas Day, offering 500 free samosas and festive cheer to combat community loneliness. Join the event from midday.
White Christmas 2025? UK forecast predicts frost, not snow
The Met Office forecasts a dry, sunny but cold Christmas for most of the UK, with temperatures near freezing. Discover if snow is expected in your area.
Australia's Christmas Day Weather Forecast 2025
Australians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
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.
Australia's Christmas Weather: Heatwaves and Chilly Temps
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
Neighbour saves family from Wigan house fire
A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.
Neighbour saves family from horrific Leigh blaze
A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.
UK's Best Festive Swims: Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
Australia's Christmas Weather: From 41C Heat to 16C Chill
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
Cat sold for £30 on Vinted rescued by charity
A three-year-old cat was rescued after being listed for sale for just £30 on the second-hand clothes site Vinted. The charity founder who bought him says the low price shows 'no value on his life'.
GAIL's Christmas Day opening: 10 London branches open
GAIL's Bakery will open 10 London shops on Christmas Day, offering a free mince pie. The decision has sparked online debate over staff working conditions.
Margate: A Perfect Festive Day Trip from London
Discover why Margate is one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore the windswept beach, Turner Contemporary, and cosy pubs for a perfect festive escape.
Christmas Day 2025 Fashion Guide: What to Wear
Discover the perfect Christmas Day outfit with our 2025 style guide. From cosy knits to sparkling jewellery, find inspiration for a festive look. Get ready to celebrate in style!
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.
Photos of the Day: Polar Bear Adoption to Holy Land Christmas
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
Which match inspired Wham!'s Last Christmas?
Discover the football match playing when George Michael wrote 'Last Christmas', which European champions topped their league at Christmas, and other festive football trivia. Explore the unique history of the beautiful game during the holidays.
A pigeon's fall led to a secret Manchester rescue network
When a pigeon fell from the sky, Jack Chadwick discovered Manchester's 3,000-strong underground pigeon rehab group, changing his view of his hometown forever. Read the heartwarming story.
White Christmas Forecast: Where Snow Could Fall in the UK
The Met Office's latest forecast hints at a shift to calmer weather for Christmas, but could snow fall? Discover the UK regions with the best chance of festive snow and the history of white Christmases.
Guardian Readers Debate Four-Day Week and Trump's Comments
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.
London's Christmas Day Forecast: Overcast and 8C High
London's Christmas Day weather forecast predicts thick clouds and a high of 8°C, with no snow expected. Get the detailed hour-by-hour breakdown for December 25th.
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