2 h. ago Choreographer of Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker reflects on ‘enduringly popular’ show

The 99-year-old spoke about his ballet production, reflecting on its ‘special moments’.

Culture

5 h. ago Moment speeding Lada knocks down town's Christmas tree in Borat

A bizarre video caught the moment a reckless driver rammed his vehicle into a civic Christmas tree at 3am while speeding through the centre of a town in Kazakhstan

Politics

9 h. ago Britain's 'oldest Christmas tree' on display for 115th year in a row

The ancient festive shrub was bought in 1910

Politics

10 h. ago No bickering around the Christmas tree! If your family are trapped by their algorithms, here’s the way out | Dr Kaitlyn Regehr

My research on social media shows high levels of misinformation and disconnect. Here’s how to talk to kith and kin this week without tears and tantrumsDr Kaitlyn Regehr is the programme director of digital humanities at University College LondonDecember: a time of cultural rituals around food, gathering and taking to TikTok to bemoan bigoted relatives. Indeed, this new cultural ritual is now a social media staple that sweeps across our feeds over the festive period. We post about intergenerational debates on politics; stomaching “wokeness” jokes; and the now near-mythical “uncle” character – the older male holding court at the table – exemplified by tweets that go something like: “My uncle just went on a 10-minute rant about [insert topic]. The turkey is dry and so is his take.”In these situations, many of us are torn between the impulse to call out harmful speech and our (or more often, our mother’s) longing for family harmony. These micro-yuletide tensions are played out at dinner...

Politics

18 h. ago Renting Christmas tree growing more popular to cut waste, says business

Kilnford Farm Shop in Dumfries and Galloway began renting out trees three years ago.

Politics

32 h. ago Why do we bring in a tree at Christmas, swap presents and pull crackers on December 25?

Christmas is jam-packed with traditions from gift giving, spending time with family and putting up a tree complete with eye-catching decorations - but have you ever wondered why we do?

Politics

35 h. ago Never use vacuum cleaner on Christmas tree needles as 1 item works better

Christmas trees can drop needles on the floor which need to be cleaned up, but one item is much more safer to use for the annoying job than your trusty vacuum cleaner

Politics

47 h. ago First pictures of teenage friends, 19, killed when Tesla taxi crashed into tree during Christmas night out

Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal were returning home from a festive party in London, according to reports

Events

52 h. ago Pictured: Two teens, 19, killed when Tesla taxi taking them home from Christmas night out with friends smashed into a tree

Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal were killed when the Tesla cab they had hailed from Oxted train station in Surrey crashed just before 10pm on Saturday night.

Events

57 h. ago Welsh farmer displays Britain's 'oldest Christmas tree' for 94th year in a row

The one-foot artificial tree was bought in Swansea's Woolworths in 1931 for sixpence and has been displayed every Christmas since

Politics

69 h. ago Hearts are top of Christmas tree as Rangers reminded of their big failing

Another week, another win for league leaders in a story of frontmen at Tynecastle

Events

3 d. ago World record for tallest bedded Christmas tree broken by UK country house

The world record for the tallest bedded Christmas tree has been broken by a UK country house.

Politics

3 d. ago Prince William brings his son to the same homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana

Prince William and his son, Prince George, have helped make Christmas lunch at a homeless shelter

Politics

3 d. ago Kate sends 'majestic' Christmas present to Royal Marsden Hospital

Ahead of December 25 next week, Kate, 43, donated a 'majestic' Christmas tree from her annual carol service, held earlier this month at Westminster Abbey, to the hospital's Sutton branch.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Untreatable' virus causing sore throats across the globe dubbed 'worse than Covid'

Symptoms for adenovirus include shortness of breath, a runny nose and a sore throat

Science

3 d. ago New virus worse than Covid is 'untreatable' with symptoms including sore throat

Symptoms of adenovirus include shortness of breath, a runny nose, and a sore throat

Science

3 d. ago Everton vs Arsenal live: Gunners eke out win to return to top Premier League tree for Christmas

The Gunners have relinquished top spot in the Premier League after Manchester City’s win over West Ham

Politics

4 d. ago Prince George visits homeless charity 32 years after Diana took William

The youngster helped prepare Christmas lunch for rough sleepers before joining in creating care packages and decorating a Christmas tree at homeless charity The Passage in London

Politics

4 d. ago Tinsel and Home Alone back in style as TikTok seeks comfort in #90sChristmas

Emphasis this year is on nostalgia as present day feels ‘a bit more uncertain’, say trend expertsTinsel, DIY tree decorations, deep burgundy drapes – and Home Alone on VHS. Christmas has gone retro on TikTok, and in people’s living rooms.The app has reported a surge in Christmas decor videos, with an emphasis on nostalgia as users embrace festive looks from bygone eras. For younger TikTokers, that means the 90s. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Your hair scent could be to blame if you're not getting a second date, claims expert

It might not be what you'd expect but it seems that for Gen Z, hair scent is a powerful and underrated factor in dating - with 58% saying it's a bigger turn-on than even their outfit

Politics