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‘We’ll ruin Christmas’: Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw on their gun-packed festive spy thriller

Blood, bullets, bad Santas – Black Doves will guarantee you a raucous holiday season. The stars talk rage, raising kids and what their show has in common with East 17. It has happened almost by ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Welcome to Lauscha, home of the Christmas ornament

Julia Jeuvell of Choosing Keeping explores the German birthplace of the bauble

World - Financial Times - November 15

Beaujolais Day: 'It's Swansea's Christmas Day'

World - Yahoo News - November 20

Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

The famous shopping street becomes the first major London display to switch on for Christmas.

Ben Jennings on Santa’s dilemma this Christmas – cartoon

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World - The Guardian - November 18

Northern Rail to cut Christmas timetable to improve reliability

UK’s largest train operator outside London has breached its contract three times this year due to cancellations

World - Financial Times - November 20

Pie fortune heir guilty of best friend's murder

Dylan Thomas, who had also tried to scale the Buckingham Palace fence, stabbed his friend 37 times.

Man detained in Dubai 'just wants home for Christmas'

Craig Ballentine can not leave the UAE after posting a negative review about a former employer.

Kate invites Southport families to Christmas carols

It comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales met families of those killed in the attack.

First Lady receives White House Christmas tree

Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau, welcomed the arrival of the festive fir hailing from North Carolina.

Yes, It Is Time to Start Planning Your Holiday Cards

A good card takes some work, and there are a few basic rules to follow in order to make the process faster, easier and more efficient.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The best new Christmas and winter attractions in the UK

From festive markets and light trails to floating saunas and chalet-oke sessions, there’s plenty of wintery fun to be had for all ages. This year, there are plenty of light trails to brighten up ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

‘Zebra striping’: is this the best way to drink alcohol this Christmas?

Nearly a quarter of adults in Britain now ‘zebra stripe’ when they visit pubs and bars, alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Name: Zebra striping.. Age: The name is new, but ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"

Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.

Buckingham Palace curtains in your home for Christmas?

Recycled curtains from royal palaces are used to cover foot stools and being auctioned for charity.

'Finding Mr. Christmas' challenges men to 'lead with kindness' for a role as a Hallmark hunk

The contestants of 'Finding Mr. Christmas' talk about how showing their emotions was a big part of the Hallmark reality competition series seeking a new leading man.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

Lego's Popular Christmas Sets Are Back - Santa's Sleigh, Gingerbread Ornaments, And More

Winter Holiday and Christmas Lego Sets These winter seasonal exclusives are available at multiple ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

New Pokemon Monopoly Includes Cute Figures, Releases Just In Time For Christmas

Hasbro has launched a few versions of Pokemon Monopoly over the years, but most are now out of stock or only available at marked-up prices via third-party retailers--meaning you’d have to drop ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Walmart and Other Retailers Cut Christmas Goods Imports This Year

A tepid holiday season forecast prompted many companies to slash their orders for trees, tinsel and other holiday gear.

Business - Inc. - November 5

UK Christmas advertising attracts record spending but brands shun television

Online display to enjoy biggest increase as advertisers prepare to splash out £10.5bn

World - Financial Times - November 7

‘It’s Time!’ Mariah Carey Reflects on 30 Years as Queen of Christmas

Getting her usual early start on the holiday, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter looks back on the phenomenon she created.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1

Review: A family of misfits tests the spirit of charity in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

Another take on Barbara Robinson's beloved 1972 novel, this one comes swaddled in period nostalgia and, beyond its high jinks, some sincere family messaging.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8