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.
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.
From Renaissance art believed to cure plague to a modern £380m bird food industry, the goldfinch's red face has captivated us for centuries. Discover the folklore and magic in your Derbyshire garden.
Discover four ingenious Elf on the Shelf pranks from a creative mum, plus a time-saving app that uses AI to create magical elf scenes for your children.
The Guardian wants to hear from UK readers about their 2025 Christmas plans. Are you embracing the festive season early or holding back? Share your story and thoughts on the holiday spirit.
The UK government is asking the public to nominate traditions like cheese rolling and Burns Night for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. Submit your ideas by February.
New research suggests a massive volcanic eruption caused climate chaos and famine, paving the way for the Black Death to devastate medieval Europe. Discover the chain of events.
Creative Assembly announces Total War: Medieval 3 and teases a second major project, fuelling speculation about a rumoured Star Wars strategy game. Get the full details on the 25th anniversary reveals.
New research links a massive 14th-century volcanic eruption to the famine and trade shifts that unleashed the Black Death plague across Europe. Discover the climate clues that solved a 700-year-old mystery.
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.
A decade-long struggle with reusable advent calendars reveals the impossible quest for fairness, festivity, and usefulness. Discover why one parent now starts planning in July.
Discover the quirky festive rituals of Guardian writers, from ice-skating at Hampton Court Palace to 'intermittent wrapping' and bizarre mermaid ornaments. Find your new Christmas tradition.
From wassailing to green Santas, Guardian readers reveal the ancient Yuletide customs they'd love to bring back for a more authentic British Christmas experience.
Discover why serving Thanksgiving dinner at 3pm creates family tension in British households and how to navigate this American tradition on UK soil. Read more.
Explore how Thanksgiving resonates in the UK, balancing commercial cynicism with genuine connection through food and tradition. Discover why this American holiday matters.
Discover Tim Anderson's cherry marzipan kringle recipe, a Danish pastry tradition from Racine, Wisconsin perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations and family gatherings.
Discover how Panama's Guna community uses theatrical battle re-enactments to preserve their revolutionary history and cultural identity for future generations.
Discover the forgotten Christmas traditions Brits want to revive this festive season. From wassailing to parlour games, explore which customs are making a comeback.
An Extinction Rebellion activist scaled the Norwegian Christmas tree destined for Trafalgar Square in an oil protest. Discover how this disrupted a 78-year tradition.
A Malaysian writer in Germany discovers her mother's baking legacy wasn't about perfection but about love and perseverance. Read how she found connection through imperfect cookies.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour returns for its 15th UK anniversary in 2025, visiting 15 locations and supporting FareShare with a donation equivalent to one million meals.
Discover Ahmed Samaa's extraordinary audition album that blends global music traditions in a stunning act of devotion. Read our full review of this genre-defying masterpiece.
Discover the heartwarming stories behind Britain's most cherished photo booth memories. From weddings to milestones, these captured moments reveal why we love this British tradition.
Discover how centuries-old folklore about St Martin's Day geese behaviour is being examined by meteorologists to forecast whether Britain will see snow this Christmas.
A breathtaking visual journey capturing Wednesday's celestial events and spiritual traditions across continents, from Hindu festivals to lunar wonders.
Escape the city bustle and step back in time to Saffron Walden, a stunning medieval Essex town offering historic charm, independent shops and countryside beauty just 60 minutes from the capital.
Royal Mail's modernised postboxes feature smaller apertures, preventing the charming tradition of yarn-bombing that has brightened British streets for years.
Discover how Brooklyn's Castle Rat is breathing new life into heavy metal with their medieval fantasy aesthetic and crushing doom riffs, building a dedicated following across America.
A construction worker has died after being trapped for nearly half a day beneath the rubble of a collapsed 14th-century bell tower at St Mary's Church in Kent during restoration work.
Emergency crews battled through the night to rescue a construction worker trapped beneath rubble after a medieval bell tower collapse in Italy.