4 h. ago SHANE WATSON: Buying a real tree, wearing a green velvet wrap dress, poring over the Christmas Day TV listings... our style columnist reveals the 11 tell

Christmas never changes. There's always a flap about the turkey timing. There's always a present nobody wants. There's always a last-minute scramble because you forgot the crackers.

Culture

14 h. ago Christmas light up gift box decorations full of festive magic down to £24 with special code

Designed to look like pre-wrapped presents adorned with fairy lights that look stunning under a Christmas tree

Economics

16 h. ago Last minute shoppers grab 6ft Christmas tree from Dunelm for just £14

As Christmas can be a stressful time of year, Dunelm has dropped its prices on festive essentials.

Economics

17 h. ago Christmas, Again review – laidback tale of a forlorn Christmas tree seller has authentic charm

Charles Poekel’s directorial debut has taken a decade to reach the UK, but its indie take on seasonal cinema brings low-key warmthThis is a New York drama so laidback that it has taken a decade to reach the UK’s cinema screens. First released in the US in 2015, it’s an ultra-low-budget debut from first-time director Charles Poekel, set almost entirely on a 24-hour pop-up Christmas tree stall. Poekel’s style is far too authentic-indie and unaffected to get slushy or sentimental about Christmas; through his lens Christmas tree lights blink like police lights. But in its own low-key way, he pitches his film just right for a little squeeze of festive warmth.Kentucker Audley stars as Noel (it took someone in the film to joke about his name before I twigged). Noel is back for his fifth year selling Christmas trees in Brooklyn, standing outside in the freezing cold and sleeping in a not-much-warmer caravan parked next to the trees. A few customers ask about the girl working with him last y...

Politics

17 h. ago City's Christmas tree slammed as 'worst in the country that has half its lights missing'

The giant Christmas tree in Newport city centre has been criticised by some locals who say it isn't real and is decorated in lights that don't work

Events

23 h. ago UK households told 'do not' put presents under Christmas tree until this date

Police warn that it can put your home at risk

Politics

36 h. ago Grieving widow, 80, pays emotional tribute to her late husband by decorating a Christmas tree they planted together in 1979... which now towers over their home at 50ft tall

For the last 21 years, the couple have used a cherry picker to decorate the tree with thousands of Christmas lights each December. The grieving widow vowed to keep tradition going.

Economics

38 h. ago Welsh city's Christmas tree slammed as 'worst in the country'

'It must be one [of] the worst in Britain. It’s quietly been the talk of the city among locals.'

Politics

41 h. ago People are only just realising how old Brenda Lee was when she sang Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

MUSIC fans are just realising the age of singer Brenda Lee when she recorded her famous Christmas song. Festive favourite Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree was released in 1958 and featured in Home Alone, one of the biggest movies of the 90s.  Written by Johnny Marks, the rockabilly track Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree was...

Politics

41 h. ago Expert reveals how to keep your Christmas tree fresh all through December

Frequent watering and a well-timed trim are essential for keeping your tree at its best throughout the festive period

Politics

61 h. ago Real reason behind tradition of putting up a Christmas tree every festive season

While many of us enjoy decorating our Christmas trees at this time of year, do you know how this tradition began?

Politics

63 h. ago Christmas tree in historic Welsh town damaged for third time

The Christmas tree has been damaged by a climber and now needs repairing with CCTV being reviewed

Events

66 h. 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.

Politics

2 d. ago Voices: ‘The tackier the better’: Readers divided on when the Christmas tree should go up

Our community is united in one thing: whether you’re an early decorator, a tradition-keeper or a lover of chaotic tinsel, Christmas trees are ultimately about joy, memories and doing the season your own way

Politics

3 d. ago Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree: A Living Symbol of London

Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree: A Living Symbol of London-Oslo Friendship  Azat TV

Politics

3 d. ago Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree for first time since 2022

The Palestinian city is revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus

Politics

3 d. ago Cat owners urged to watch out for signs amid 'toxic' Christmas tree warning

An animal charity has issued an urgent warning in order to keep our feline friends safe this festive season.

Events

3 d. 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...

Politics

3 d. 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

Politics

3 d. 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

Economics