3 h. ago So many people are visiting a Texas home that went viral for its Christmas decorations that the city had to restrict access

The restrictions will be in place for December 23 through Christmas

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7 h. ago Is your Christmas TACKY? Etiquette expert dishes on the rules of silly season

Christmas is the perfect time for hosting - from the food to the decorations and gifts. But according to an Australian etiquette expert, it's the small details that can reveal whether you're classy or tacky.

Science

13 h. ago Killing the Dead by John Blair review – a gloriously gruesome history of vampires

Shroud-chewers, lip-smackers and suckers populate this fascinating study of ‘the unquiet dead’ across the centuriesThe word “vampire” first appears in English in sensational accounts of a revenant panic in Serbia in the early 18th century. One case in 1725 concerned a recently deceased peasant farmer, Peter Blagojević, who rose from the grave, visited his wife to demand his shoes, and then murdered nine people in the night. When his body was disinterred, his mouth was found full of fresh blood. The villagers staked the corpse and then burned it. In 1745, the clergyman John Swinton published an anonymous pamphlet, The Travels of Three English Gentlemen, from Venice to Hamburgh, in which it is written: “These Vampyres are supposed to be the Bodies of deceased Persons, animated by evil Spirits, which come out of the Graves, in the Night-time, suck the Blood of many of the Living, and thereby destroy them.” And so a modern myth was born.But it is not so modern, or exclusively Europ...

Events

24 h. ago Giant 15ft penis Christmas decoration sparks fury as critics brand it an 'abomination'

A dad has sparked uproar for the second year running after erecting a massive 15ft penis-shaped Christmas light display on his house, prompting neighbour complaints and a police visit

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28 h. ago Invasion of the Nutcrackers: Why has this Christmas decoration become so popular?

The UK has seen a massive surge in popularity for the Christmas decoration dubbed 'Nutcrackercore'

Events

30 h. ago Floods, protests and Christmas decorations: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Events

31 h. ago People applying for certain DWP benefits may get 'home visit' update

The service helps people with complex needs or disabilities avoid making mistakes

Politics

31 h. ago Wigan dad sparks fury on his street after erecting 'rude' Christmas lights display

Martin Clarke decided to put up the 'offensive' Christmas decoration at the front of his family home for the second year running

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32 h. ago How to elevate your Christmas dinner decorations with stylish tablescaping

Impress your guests by decorating your Christmas dinner table

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33 h. ago Trump claims people are ‘angry’ at Epstein files release, insists he never visited the island

Donald Trump has claimed that people are “angry” at the Jeffrey Epstein files being released, which he claimed are distracting from the success of the Republican party.

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36 h. ago Christmas decorations – and tourists – return to Bethlehem in needed boost to economy

The unemployment rate in the city jumped from 14% to 65%

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56 h. ago From Amazon to Dunelm, these are the best bargain Christmas decoration dupes that top interior designers secretly can't get enough of, by homes expert JENNY WOOD

It's a debate that divides families and the nation. When is it the right time to get your Christmas decs out? Thankfully, there are no set rules.

Society

57 h. ago Scottish palace where kings were once crowned decorated with stunning Christmas trees

There are 16 trees up at Scone Palace this year

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3 d. ago Formula 1 fans will love unique Christmas activity that's 'amazing for whole family'

One family has urged people to visit one UK Christmas activity, which they claim is the 'most unique' in Britain. The activity is perfect for anyone who is a driving or Formula 1 fan

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3 d. ago Paris Hilton’s lavish Christmas decorations transform mansion into pink winter wonderland

Paris Hilton has transformed her home into a pink winter wonderland with lavish Christmas decorations.

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3 d. ago Woman's revenge on 'entitled' neighbours who complained about Christmas lights

A woman has shared how she has been decorating her home for Christmas - but her neighbours constantly criticise her for her design choices so she decided to teach them a lesson in kindness

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3 d. ago Public urged to remain indoors as mass power outage leaves 130,000 in the dark

Social media posts show darkened streets and abandoned, unilluminated Christmas decorations across the city.

Politics

3 d. ago 'When people first visit our pub, they’ll come in as a stranger and leave a friend'

Our Pub of the Week feature continues as we head over to Eccles for a historic celeb-haunt of a venue

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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

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4 d. ago Christmas lovers can get decorations for just 50p at major supermarket

CHRISTMAS fans are dashing to the high street after spotting a festive bargain that is sure to spruce up any tree for pennies. Savvy shoppers have discovered that Morrisons is selling massive packs of baubles for the incredible price of just 50p, making it one of the cheapest ways to decorate your home this December....

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