9 h. ago Brits divided over when the right time to take Christmas decorations down is

Christmas is over and the New Year is here, but people are divided on when festive decorations should come down. From Boxing Day, to Twelfth Night, all the way into February and beyond, views on the issue vary drastically.

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10 h. ago Brits divided over when Christmas decorations should be taken down

Some superstitions say leaving decorations up past the 12th night following Christmas will bring you bad luck in the coming year. Medieval tradition was to leave them up all the way until February 2.

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32 h. ago January isn’t for reinvention – it’s for dishes we know by heart

There’s something quietly radical about indulging in nostalgia – not because the past was better, but as a counterpoint to all that future planning• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastOur friend Bridget is serious about Christmas, and she does it spectacularly: come 1 December, her tree will be up, beautifully lit and decorated, her nearest and dearest (us included, thankfully) will get their bespoke Advent calendar (this year it was a cheesy one for me and a puzzle for Sarit – perfect) and a month of fun activities will ensue, culminating in a magnificent day. She is so serious about it, in fact, that her planning for next year starts now: she hits the January sales for everything that’ll keep for the next Christmas holiday – stocking fillers, festive candy, decorations, jumpers and socks – and it’s all stored neatly in a cupboard in anticipation of another gloriously executed December.We may not be quite as organised and foresightful as Bridget, but we are looking a...

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56 h. ago Ayrshire group volunteers time at care home in show of festive spirit

The group joined residents and the care team to put up Christmas trees and decorations throughout the building.

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3 d. ago Forget the 12 days of Christmas, 1 in 3 now take down their decorations on Boxing Day

One in three households now opt to put away the baubles as soon as the festivities are over on Boxing Day, research reveals.

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5 d. ago Paramedic lied to get day off but was snapped putting up Christmas decorations

Natalie Twomey told bosses she could not come work because her sister's health had "deteriorated" but staff soon uncovered photos that blew her cover shortly afterwards

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5 d. ago Paramedic who lied to get day off caught out in photos putting up Christmas decorations

Natalie Twomey had emailed her bosses to tell them her sister's health had 'deteriorated again' and that she needed to be with her - but her 'lie' fell apart over a Facebook post

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6 d. ago Paramedic who claimed sister was in hospital to get off work is fired after sibling's Facebook account showed her putting up Christmas decorations at home

Natalie Twomey emailed her bosses in the London Ambulance Service to tell them her sister, who she had previously claimed was in intensive care, had 'deteriorated', despite knowing she was not sick.

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6 d. ago Christmas storage mistake could ruin your decorations next year

Storage expert Adam Oakley says rushing decorations into boxes often leads to problems when they are opened next year.

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7 d. ago Dad blamed his ‘tummy troubles’ on enjoying the odd drink it was a silent killer that took him from us before Xmas

WHILE friends were busy getting in the festive spirit, decorating their trees, watching Christmas movies and celebrating at work parties, Jordan Dunn was saying goodbye to her dad. Pub landlord Jim Doyle had been pulling pints for 17 years, and was a much-loved face in North Petherton, Somerset. He and wife Nicky ran The Lamb...

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8 d. ago Christmas decorations at a home in Texas became a viral sensation — so much that the city restricts visitor access

The restrictions will be in place for December 23 through Christmas

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8 d. ago Victoria and David Beckham's brave face at Christmas amid Brooklyn feud

Lady Victoria and Sir David Beckham are trying their best to make their Christmas merry and bright as they have decorated the tree and settled down for cocktails, after being brutally and publicly snubbed by their eldest child

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9 d. ago Geordie Shore star Kyle Christie’s wife pregnant with their second child

GEORDIE Shore star Kyle Christie has revealed his wife is pregnant with their second child. The 33-year-old - who married his partner Victoria in July - shared a sweet video of their announcement. Their son Crew, four, decorated an ornament to hang on the Christmas tree, which read: "Baby Christie coming 2026." The sweet moment...

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9 d. ago So many people are visiting a Texas home that went viral for its Christmas decorations that the city had to restrict access

The restrictions will be in place for December 23 through Christmas

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9 d. ago Is your Christmas TACKY? Etiquette expert dishes on the rules of silly season

Christmas is the perfect time for hosting - from the food to the decorations and gifts. But according to an Australian etiquette expert, it's the small details that can reveal whether you're classy or tacky.

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1 week ago Giant 15ft penis Christmas decoration sparks fury as critics brand it an 'abomination'

A dad has sparked uproar for the second year running after erecting a massive 15ft penis-shaped Christmas light display on his house, prompting neighbour complaints and a police visit

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1 week ago Invasion of the Nutcrackers: Why has this Christmas decoration become so popular?

The UK has seen a massive surge in popularity for the Christmas decoration dubbed 'Nutcrackercore'

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1 week ago Floods, protests and Christmas decorations: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wigan dad sparks fury on his street after erecting 'rude' Christmas lights display

Martin Clarke decided to put up the 'offensive' Christmas decoration at the front of his family home for the second year running

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1 week ago How to elevate your Christmas dinner decorations with stylish tablescaping

Impress your guests by decorating your Christmas dinner table

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