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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30 h. ago Six things you shouldn't do on New Year's Day or risk bad luck in 2026

New Year's Day is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings, but there are also a number of superstitions around what you should and shouldn't do on January 1st to ensure good luck in 2026

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31 h. ago 'Bad luck' is ahead in 2026 if you do six everyday things on New Year's Day

As 2026 begins, many will be keen to start fresh with resolutions and traditions, but age-old superstitions warn against certain activities on January 1 if you want to avoid "misfortune".

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56 h. ago Exact date you should take your Christmas tree down to avoid 'bad luck'

It's important not to keep your tree up past this date

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6 d. ago Where to shop Kate Middleton's exact suede handbag from Christmas Day appearance

The Princess of Wales attended the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk and she opted for a monochrome brown look, complete with a chic brown suede handbag she's worn before

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7 d. ago Princess Kate and the Royal Family deliver Christmas Day style in checked coats

The Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie all stepped out in timeless checked coats on Christmas Day.

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7 d. ago NHS urges Brits to bin Christmas turkey leftovers by exact date or risk food poisoning

The NHS has urged Brits to dispose of leftover turkey by a specific date after Christmas Day to avoid serious food poisoning - and it's sooner than you might think

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7 d. ago The exact date Christmas leftovers should be thrown away, according to experts

Christmas leftovers are a perk of the festive period, but how long do they last?

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8 d. ago The exact name for the 'weird' period between Christmas Day and New Year

From Twixtmas to Chrimbo Limbo, people have invented various names for the strange period after Boxing Day when no one knows what day it is. Here is everything you need to know

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8 d. ago NHS reveals how long you can keep Christmas turkey leftovers before risking food poisoning

THERE'S nothing better than tucking into your leftovers in the days after Christmas. However, the NHS has revealed the exact timeframe to consume your turkey to avoid festive food poisoning. The health body, along with the Food Standards Agency, broke down the rules for storing and eating cooked turkey after your Christmas dinner. According to...

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2 w. ago Exact dates you can snap up Christmas vegetables from 5p at all major supermarkets

Major supermarkets Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Asda are slashing the prices of a variety of vegetables once more this year just in time for your Christmas dinner

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3 w. ago Shop Amanda Holden's Christmas party look with her exact 'golden bauble' mini dress

Amanda Holden recently wowed fans in a gold mini dress she described as a 'Christmas bauble' dress, and it might just be the perfect party outfit for the festive season

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3 w. ago The exact times to bag yellow sticker discounts on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve at every major supermarket

Supermarkets are keen to sell as much Christmas food as possible before the big day - so prices are bound to plummet in the last few opening hours before they shut for Christmas Day.

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3 w. ago Exact date of Christmas Jumper Day 2025 and how you can take part

Christmas Jumper Day has been an annual event since 2012 and goes towards raising money for Save the Children.

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3 w. ago We've found Keira Knightley's exact outfits from the Waitrose Christmas advert at John Lewis

Keira Knightley was unveiled as the star of the Waitrose Christmas advert this year, which follows a mini romantic-comedy story between the actress and comedian Joe Wilkinson as widow Phil.

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3 w. ago Zara Tindall's velvet coat stole the show at Christmas carol service

Zara Tindall never fails to make a sartorial statement at the Together at Christmas carol concert - but this year's ensemble might just be her most striking yet.

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3 w. ago Is YOUR Christmas tree verging on gaudy? Interactive tool reveals the exact number of baubles and lights you need to ensure your fir doesn't look cheap

Mathematicians from Sheffield University have created a 'treegonometry' formula that works out the exact number of decorations you need to keep your Christmas tree looking classy.

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3 w. ago Are YOU ready for Christmas dinner? Food expert reveals the exact date you should buy every single item

An expert has created a handy guide that explains when each component of Christmas dinner should be bought.

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle just wore the perfect red pyjamas in her Netflix Christmas special

Cosy season has officially arrived - and what better way to celebrate than by slipping into a brand new pair of pyjamas?

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4 w. ago From Kate's wedding scent to Meghan's exact PJs, these are Royal Christmas gifts you can shop

We’ve rounded up the ultimate Christmas gifts that come with the coveted royal seal of approval– from Kate’s beloved Jo Malone scent to Meghan’s go-to blender

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