8 d. ago My favourite family photo: ‘It’s a snapshot of our goofy bond’

Since my mum died, family photos can be painful to look at. But this one of me and my brother is a reminder we still have each otherMy only sibling is seven years older than me. That means he has forever been seven years ahead of me in life, sitting somewhere between a willing co-conspirator and knowledgable surrogate parent – protective but fun, and always aware of the secrets of existence I am yet to discover. It was his aside that spoiled the secret identity of Santa Claus; he who laughingly revealed the mechanics of sex; he who gave me my first sip of beer. Yet, when he found out I was sneaking cigarettes from my dad’s stale dinner party supply, he chastised me before either of my parents could, and when my mum was diagnosed with cancer and I was just 15, he was already a 22-year-old medical student, able to speak in a doctor’s shorthand and advocate for her care while my father and I floundered.Ever since my mum died in 2013, family photos have been a source of bittersweet pain...

Culture

2 w. ago Chilling Christmas crimes including 'Santa Claus' who killed ex

From a man dressed as Santa who massacred his ex-wife's family to deadly stampedes, these disturbing crimes all took place what is meant to be one of the most heartwarming times of the year

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3 w. ago Trump's bizarre Santa Claus comments cause backlash on social media

US President Donald Trump has left people baffled with his messages this Christmas, from his Christmas Eve phone calls about Santa 'infiltrating' the US, to his Christmas Day rant about 'the Radical Left Scum'

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3 w. ago Moment speeding Santa and Mrs Claus stopped by police in Ohio

This is the moment that a speeding Santa gets pulled over for “flying a little too fast”.

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3 w. ago The miracle of Saint Nicholas that is still happening today nearly 1,700 years after it began

The bones of Saint Nicholas, who inspired the story of Santa Claus, have mystified the world for nearly 1,700 years following his death.

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3 w. ago Serial killer who buried victims in flower pots lived double life as Santa Claus

Bruce McArthur would dress up as Father Christmas to hand out gifts in a shopping centre but he had a dark secret as a serial killer who buried his victims in flowerpots

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz reveals Christmas gifts for Jannik Sinner, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz has given the role of Santa Claus a go with his fellow tennis stars

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3 w. ago Mr and Mrs Claus caught speeding as cops claim they were 'flying too fast'

Santa Claus landed himself on the naughty list after Ohio police pulled over a speeding Ford Escape and found St. Nick and Mrs. Claus behind the wheel, bodycam footage shows

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3 w. ago Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party

Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendorIsraeli police arrested a Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus during a raid on a Christmas party in Haifa, a civil rights monitor has said.Israeli officers closed an event celebrating Christmas on Sunday, confiscating equipment, and arresting the Palestinian Santa Claus, as well as a DJ and a street vendor. In a video, police can be seen pushing the men to the ground and handcuffing them as bystanders watched. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Christmas Norad Santa tracker live: Follow Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the globe

Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide

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3 w. ago Melania joins Trump to chat with kids tracking Santa... as president tries to comfort child who is scared of getting coal for Christmas

First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump partook in a long-held tradition of helping American children track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Norad Santa tracker live: Follow Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the globe

Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide

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3 w. ago A key question for every believer: does God approve of Santa Claus? I hope so, or I’m in trouble | Ravi Holy

The great Santa deception arguably breaches the ninth commandment (‘Thou shalt not bear false witness’). I think God would cut us some slackWhen I was first ordained, an older priest gave me three commandments for a successful ministry: one, try not to upset the flower ladies; two, don’t preach pacifism on Remembrance Sunday; and, three – and most important – never tell children that Santa isn’t real.If only someone had had that talk with RevDr Paul Chamberlain, who last Christmas reduced a classroom full of year 6 children to tears by telling them the truth: “It’s your mum and dad.” (I hope that doesn’t come as a shock to any of you.)Ravi Holy is rector of the United Wye Benefice in Canterbury, Kent, and a standup comedian Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Santa secrets revealed as school children quiz Father Christmas expert

Ever wondered what Father Christmas’ favourite meal is? Or why Santa wears a red suit?

Society

3 w. ago Norad Santa tracker live: Follow Santa Claus and his reindeers as they deliver gifts around the globe

Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide

Politics

3 w. ago NORAD Santa Tracker 2025 live: Father Christmas begins his annual journey around the world

Watch live as Santa Claus begins his annual journey around the world, delivering presents ahead of Christmas Day.

Politics

3 w. ago Christine McGuinness sports sexy Santa lingerie and stockings in sizzling Christmas snaps

Model Christine McGuinness, who split from ex Paddy in 2022, put on a sizzling Christmas display for her followers as she posed in the saucy red Santa Claus outfit

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3 w. ago Christine McGuinness transforms into sexy Santa as she strips off to stockings and lingerie on Christmas Eve

CHRISTMAS has come early for Christine McGuinness as she dressed up as a sexy Santa Claus. The former model, 37, followed in the foosteps of stars such as Helen Flanagan as she donned red and white lingerie for one look before slipping into a green bodysuit and thigh-high white stockings for another. She displayed the...

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3 w. ago British boxing star vows to play Santa Claus role after son's 'special' request

Gerome Warburton's redemption mission continues next month when he takes on Nathan Heaney in a middleweight showdown in Manchester

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3 w. ago Track Santa Claus using NORAD and find out when he will visit

You can see where Santa, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder, and Blixem are using the tracker

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