Christmas 2016

Christmas is celebrated on the 25th December every year. It is a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and is traditionally characterised by tinsel-decorated trees, mince pies, present-giving and a turkey dinner. Families come together to eat, drink, be merry and argue over xmas TV, whereas children look forward to a visit from Santa Claus and his sack of presents.

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ChristmasChristmas will cost average Brit HALF of their December pay packet as they spend on food and presents

As many as one in every 16 people will spend their whole month's salary on the festive celebrations

Mary BerryMary Berry's Christmas pudding recipe: Bake Off star's top tips for the ultimate figgy pudding

Mary says this week is the time to get started if you want a lovely dark, sticky pud

ChristmasWhat is Stir Up Sunday 2016? Best and easy Christmas pudding recipes for the traditional festive pud

Today is the annual Stir Up Sunday when it's time to get stirring and make your very own Christmas pudding with this Waitrose recipe

ChristmasWinter 'blunderland' hits back as parents slam muddy fields and Father Christmas no-show

The event, Bakewell Winter Wonderland, has been dubbed 'Winter Blunderland' after families were faced with muddy fields, a lack of stalls and no Santa

Real Life StoriesDying dad celebrates early Christmas so his beloved baby boy has happy memories to remember him

Jay Clark was devastated to be diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer just two months before his longed-for child was born

ChristmasWhen is Stir Up Sunday 2016? Best and easy Christmas pudding recipes for the traditional festive pud

This Sunday is the annual Stir Up Sunday when it's time to get stirring and make your very own Christmas pudding with Waitrose recipe

Christmas'Winter Wonderland' slammed as 'blunderland' by raging parents who claim Father Christmas no-show and muddy fields

One family described the fair, which cost £5 each for a ticket, "horrendous" and said organisers had not provided proper access for push chairs and disabled visitors

ChristmasInside the UK's most 'Christmassy' house where festive family spend HUNDREDS to light up home 6 weeks early

Decking the house out in such illustrious Christmas colour before Bonfire Night has been a family tradition for three generations

Christmas giftsAre Hatchimals any good? One mum's review of Christmas must-have toy is scathing

Kirsty Myerscough’s post on Facebook about the popular Hatchimals was shared more than 40,000 times within a day

Weird NewsMcDonald's adds new McFlurry to Christmas menu – but scraps a festive favourite

McDonald's has added some exciting new items to its Christmas menu...but there's something missing

TV NewsCoronation Street’s Michael Rodwell DIES after being left by Pat Phelan and viewers are furious

The character played by former Family Fortunes presenter Les Dennis has been killed off in his role as reformed burglar - leaving Gail Rodwell a widow once again

ChristmasHilarious footage shows little boy's attempts to sing Christmas 'figgy pudding' lyrics going terribly wrong

The youngster was filmed trying to sing, "figgy pudding," while performing an adorable rendition of 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas'

ChristmasWinter Wonderland 2016 opens in London - Dates and all you need to know about the world famous Christmas extravaganza

With more than 100 festive rides and attractions, there's plenty on offer at London’s largest German-style Christmas Market

ChristmasBest beauty advent calendars for Christmas 2016 - count down with make-up, skincare and pamper treats

There's no better way than to count down to Christmas than with some festive beauty treats, so here are just a few of our favourites

Christmas giftsChristmas gifts for men 2016 from accessories and footwear to stylish fashion essentials he'll love

Let's be brutally honest, men are the hardest to shop for, once you count out socks and slippers - here's a list of our favourites to spark your imagination

RecipesMary Berry's Christmas cake recipe is tried and tested since 1966 - and now it's yours

Become a baking legend like Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry with the ultimate Christmas cake recipe - it really is a piece of cake

DealsSave 25% off an experience day gift for someone special this Christmas using this discount code

If you're looking for a gift with a difference this Christmas, why not try one of these fun experience day packages from Buyagift.com?

Sainsbury'sSainsbury's releases blockbuster Christmas advert spin-off featuring six Gogglebox stars

The commercial - a spin-off from the main version with James Corden as the singing voice of central character Dave - hits screens tonight and transforms the nation’s best loved telly watchers into animations

James CordenWatch Sainsbury's Christmas advert 2016 as James Corden makes surprise chart bid for festive Number 1

Carpool karaoke king sings the big number in ground-breaking animation, the UK's longest ever advert

UK NewsCoca-Cola Christmas truck tour 2016 dates revealed - when is it coming to your town?

In a sure sign the festive season is well and truly underway, the yuletide lorry has set off on a trip that takes in 44 locations throughout Britain

ChristmasThe best alternative Christmas advent calendars for 2016 from Lego, M&S, Gin, Wine and more

Swap your traditional chocolate advent calendars for one of these alternative festive offerings from Lego, Playmobil, Yankee candles, plus boozy offerings such as wine and gin-filled advent calendars

Christmas jumpersBest Christmas jumpers for 2016: Our ultimate guide to the good, the funny and the downright wacky

We round up the best jumpers we've spotted on the high street and online ahead of Christmas Jumper Day 2016

Christmas jumpersThe best video game-themed Christmas jumpers, including Fallout, Skyrim and Pokémon

From PlayStation to Pac Man, we check out some gaming knitwear that'll leave you looking geekishly stylish this festive season

Christmas shoppingOur pick of 10 Christmas gifts for £1 or less

If you're running low on money for Christmas presents, you can still make the last pennies count