Lifestyle

It’s Christmas morning. The whole day ahead revolves around food, with rich, indulgent dishes waiting patiently for their moment later on. But right now, it’s early, you’re starving, and lunch still feels a lifetime away.

Brits across the country are dusting off their baubles, untangling fairy lights and humming carols – only to realise their walls might not survive the onslaught. 

Christmas dinner should suit the people sitting at the table. And for smaller households, couples, or confident home cooks who already do big meals regularly, alternatives often feel more intentional, indulgent, and enjoyable.

Christmas dinner doesn’t need to be complicated; it just needs a few clever touches. Things like a herb-butter injection for the turkey or giving your roasties an ice-water dunk might sound unusual, but they make such a difference to flavour and texture

A new analysis of 30 global honeymoon destinations has revealed that Indonesia is the world’s best place for couples seeking a luxury experience without the luxury price tag – outperforming traditional favourites such as the Maldives, Mauritius and Bermuda.

Younger adults in the UK are planning to abandon the traditional Christmas dinner, with nearly a fifth planning to serve up the likes of pizza, curry or pasta this festive season.  

As couples begin planning their nuptials for the year ahead, 2026 wedding trends are already coming into bloom.

Festive Brits are being urged to follow expert tips to ensure their real Christmas trees look fresh right until Christmas Day. 

One of the most time-consuming tasks can be sending out Christmas cards to friends and family. Christmas cards, themselves can be a bit tricky. When is the right time to send them? Can an E-card feel just as meaningful as a handwritten note?

One in five (21%) Brits admit they simply CANNOT wrap presents, while 60% get stressed when faced with awkwardly shaped gifts.