From Yorkshire puddings to pantomimes, these British Christmas traditions might surprise you.

With less than two weeks to go until December 25, many of us are dreaming of a white Christmas. However, the official definition of a white Christmas might not meet your expectations. According to the ...

Simply sign up to the Retail sector myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. For Britain’s largest tinsel maker, Christmas 2025 finished many months ago. Preparations are currently under way ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Erdly is a UK-based small business retail expert. What are the key UK retail trends that will impact this year's holiday ...

UK royal staff decorated residences like Windsor Castle for the holidays. The British royals have a slew of famous properties, from Windsor to Holyroodhouse to Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is ...

Just days ahead of Christmas, the Met Office has issued its verdict on the UK seeing snow over the festive period. And sadly for those who are dreaming of a White Christmas, it is unlikely to happen ...

The UK faces a Christmas turkey shortage – and it’s not because of bird flu. Fears are growing shortages of festive birds could ruin Christmas, thanks to a walkout of staff in a row over pay. Members ...

Christmas post catches many people out each year, and the numbers prove the point. A Post Office survey shows 67% of people across the UK received Christmas cards or presents after 25 December last ...