Christmas

Tips on what to do if your partner has spent more than you at Christmas

How to deal with a partner who spends more on you at Christmas

Christmas shopping for your other half can be very stressful - especially if you just know they're going to spend more on your present.

With this in mind, Nick Drewe, financial expert at WeThrift , has shared a few tips on what to do if you can’t match what your partner is going to get you for Christmas.

1 Don’t feel guilty

You must first of all remember that...

Christmas can be a stressful time for our pets

Christmas can be stressful for dogs here’s how to tackle it

For many people, the holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings, fun and joy. But for our pets, Christmas can be a stressful time. The change in route, visitors, loud music, late nights and decorations can all worry them.

With Christmas day fast approaching tails.com behaviourist Carolyn Menteith highlights the importance of spotting the signs of stress and anxiety in...

The classic turkey Christmas dinner is set to be on its way out

Brits only stick to stick to Christmas turkey out of tradition

With the festive season in full swing, the classic turkey Christmas dinner is set to be on its way out, according to the latest data from Pub & Grill, which reveals that over half of Brits (51%) feel obliged to eat turkey due to tradition.

If freed from this obligation, 65% of Brits would ditch turkey as the centrepiece of their Christmas table, with pies, burgers and steaks...

Christmas presents under tree, security

Are your social media posts putting your property at risk of theft?

Millions of people prepping for Christmas in the UK are putting themselves and their property at risk of theft.

Sharing images and videos across social media platforms of gifts and decor could lead to burglary, and with nine million #ChristmasDecor hashtags on Instagram and 586.2 million TikTok views, security retailers Safe.co.uk has highlighted the potential damages.

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John Lewis Christmas advert Unexpected Guest

Online Christmas jumper searches rocket after John Lewis advert released

Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for ‘Christmas jumper’ in the UK skyrocketed 136% on the 5 th November, one day that John Lewis released their Christmas advert featuring a little boy who gives a Christmas jumper to an alien girl.

A new finding by creative resource Design Bundles r eveals that online interest in 'Christmas jumper' skyrocketed to triple the...

Where do you draw the line when it comes to online festive antics?

Be on your best behaviour for your virtual Christmas works party

This year thousands of people will be having a ‘virtual’ work Christmas party due to the Pandemic and social distancing restrictions. However, just because colleagues won’t be meeting in person it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be on your best behaviour. Where do you draw the line when it comes to online festive antics? With ‘wild’ behaviour likely to be recorded, virtual celebrations are...

Brits who as kids chose to draw Father Christmas are the highest earners

Why your child's homemade Christmas card may point towards their future

According to a new study by Vodafone, what your child chooses to adorn their homemade Christmas card with could have a direct correlation to their future lives.

The nationwide study of 1,500 UK adults has discovered a whole host of revealing adult traits which can directly link back to the Christmas cards we drew as children.

According to the report, Brits who as kids chose...

What to do with Christmas leftovers

Home economist reveals how to create the perfect Christmas dinner

A new investigation by Admiral home insurance has revealed that two thirds (65%) of households in the UK end up with more food than they need at Christmas , and one in 20 people throw excess ingredients in the bin, rather than turning them into other meals.

Admiral has worked with a professional home economist to create an online tool and help families plan ahead to make the perfect...

Top searched for Christmas films this year

The Top Searched Christmas Films in the UK

The season of shamelessly indulging in every holiday movie ever made has officially begun, and we couldn’t be more keen! Whether you’re into cheesy made-for-TV movies, old classics or huge blockbusters, there’s nothing quite like grabbing some snacks, dimming the lights and binging on your favourite Christmas movie to bring on the holiday vibe.

Home Alone, Die Hard, or Love Actually...

Tips to keep energy bills down this Christmas

How to reduce the cost of Christmas energy bills

Christmas may be a time for eating, drinking and being merry, but for millions of people it’s also high energy bills brought on by excessive use of festive lights, overheating guests and cooking around the clock.

On Christmas day alone, UK households collectively spend £42.6m* on energy in the UK, leading to a New Year financial headache nobody wants as they take the tinsel down....

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