46 m. ago Major supermarket giving away free Christmas trees today – but you’ll need to be quick

A MAJOR supermarket chain is giving away hundreds of Christmas trees for free today. A real Christmas tree will usually set you back at least £30, so rushing to your local supermarket today could save you serious cash. Tesco is giving away the trees at ten stores across the UK from 10am onwards. But there’s...

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98 m. ago Expert shares 8 'genius' ways to keep cats away from Christmas tree this year

Cat behavioural specialist Shani shares eight expert tips to stop your feline friend from climbing the Christmas tree this year, including using tinfoil and bells

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2 h. ago Expert's 8 'genius' tips to keep cats away from Christmas tree including £1 fix

Christmas trees provide a high vantage point for cats to look over their territory while also giving them shiny and moving decorations that replicate prey at home

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20 h. ago Trump appears to reference his notes as he counts down from five to one: Watch

Donald Trump appeared to reference his notes as he counted down from five to one at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening (4 December).

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22 h. ago 'I spotted Christmas wish on Angel Tree and wasn't ready for what it said'

A woman was shopping with her son when they decided to have a look at the Angel Tree wishes - but she was taken aback when she saw one elderly woman's request

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22 h. ago Clever Christmas tree hack adds 'eight inches' to height and makes tree fuller

There are several ways you can increase the height and fullness of your Christmas tree without forking out on a new one

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23 h. ago What small 'clumps' on your Christmas tree could be and why you should remove them now

The warning has been shared on social media - and people are horrified.

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26 h. ago Laura Cannell: Brightly Shone the Moon review | Jude Rogers' folk album of the month

(Brawl)The violinist sets out on her darkest exploration of yuletide yet, giving a murky and melancholy twist on familiar Christmas standardsTraditional music finds its popular, cosy home in the carol, despite the uncanniness that surrounds the nativity story, and the fraying thread back to the past that each winter brings. A veteran explorer of the season (in 2020’s sparkling Winter Rituals EP with cellist Kate Ellis, and 2022’s starker New Christmas Rituals, with amplified fiddle-playing from André Bosman), Laura Cannell sets out on her best and darkest journey yet here, exploring the time of year when, as she writes on the liner notes, “joy and heartache try to exist together”.Named after the line in Good King Wenceslas before the cruel frosts arrive, Brightly Shone the Moon begins at the organ – a nod to Cannell’s childhood Christmases in the Methodist chapels and churches of Norfolk. Cannell’s fiddle then quivers around the 16th-century folk melody of O Christmas Tree/O Tannenb...

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28 h. ago The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lights have been switched on – and the reaction is mixed

Norway has gifted the Trafalgar Square tree to the UK every year since 1947

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28 h. ago ‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe

Wonderful art, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to chapels, churches and cathedrals from Norway to Bulgaria• Tell us about a great charity challenge you’ve taken part in – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherThe Tromsøysund parish church, commonly called the Arctic Cathedral, in Tromsø is a modernist delight. The simple, elegant exterior that reflects the surrounding scenery and evokes traditional Sami dwellings is matched by an interior that has the most comfortable pews I have ever sat on. The stunning glass mosaic titled the Return of Christ at one end may not be to everyone’s taste, but to me had power and majesty. Exiting this magnificent building after an organ recital to be met by the northern lights flickering overhead was awe-inspiring.Bruce Horton Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for edible Christmas baubles | The sweet spot

Chewy, marshmallow-coated Rice Krispie baubles that are as fun to make as they are to giftThese edible baubles make a joyful addition to the Christmas table or tree. Soft, chewy, marshmallow-coated Rice Krispies are studded with pistachios and cranberries, chocolate and ginger, or peppermint candy cane; they’re as fun to make as they are to eat, and they make a perfect little gift. To add a ribbon for hanging, cut small lengths of ribbon, then loop and knot the ends. Push the knotted end gently into the top of each ball while it’s still pliable, then reshape around it, so it holds the knot securely as it sets. Alternatively, wrap each bauble in cellophane, then gather at the top and tie with a ribbon, leaving a long loop for hanging. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago President Trump and Melania light National Christmas Tree in dazzling ceremony with touching tribute

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have brought Christmas cheer to the White House for all to see.

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34 h. ago Trump and Melania usher in holiday season with lighting of National Christmas tree

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania lit the National Christmas Tree Thursday evening

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35 h. ago Trump and Melania usher in holiday season with lighting of National Christmas tree: Live

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania lit the National Christmas Tree Thursday evening

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35 h. ago Christmas tree from Norway lit up in London's Trafalgar Square

Christmas tree from Norway lit up in London's Trafalgar Square  Yahoo

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38 h. ago Trump and Melania to usher in holiday season with lighting of National Christmas tree: Live

President will light the National Christmas Tree alongside the first lady Thursday evening

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45 h. ago Christmas Giving Tree that keeps on growing in North Ayrshire

Appeal to support Giving Tree across community is gathering momentum.

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45 h. ago Cat owners warned over 'toxic' issue with Christmas trees and how to prevent it

Christmas trees can pose risks to cats as animal charity Blue Cross shares essential safety tips to protect your feline friends during the festive season

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46 h. ago Do 4 things now to keep your Christmas tree looking its best all month

Households opting for a real Christmas tree are being urged to follow four simple steps when getting their tree in order to help it thrive and looking its best until Christmas Day

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49 h. ago Two Scottish Tesco stores to give away free Christmas trees this weekend

Scots can find out how and where to bag a Christmas tree for free just below.

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