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Last-minute late-night shopping is a quirk of Christmas in the UK but not all shops will remain open too close to December 25.While some will keep their doors open to customers well into the evenings in the run-up to Christmas Day, many…

Washing up after Christmas dinner, wrapping presents – and detangling lights – are among the most disliked festive chores, according to research. A study of 4,000 adults found 32 percent named the mammoth task of cleaning the dishes on…

There’s a shade for absolutely everyone - the key is to go for a blue-based red if you have a cool undertone to your skin, or opt for a yellow-based shade if you are warm toned. Dramatic AccentsAdd a pop of drama with a little burst of red…

December has marked yet another busy period for retailers across the UK with many shops having already been axed from high streets.Supermarkets, fashion retailers and homeware brands have all bid farewell to brick-and-mortar sites this…

As the cost-of-living tightens wallets around Australia, Christmas can be an especially daunting time to splash the cash.But with so many ways to spend and save out there, Tristan Dakin from Wise has unwrapped his best Christmas shopping…

The classic thumbprint cookie shines in all the colors and flavors of the season. Thumbprint cookies are some of the best Christmas cookies because there are so many different ways to fill and top them. You can even experiment with a…

Whenever the holiday season is in, you can count on those old recipes to make an appearance on the dinner tables. From Black Forest Christmas Cookies to no-bake options galore, there are plenty of goodies and treats to bring to the…

The best things about having a dog at Christmas include seeing them rip wrapping paper to shreds, photobomb festive family pics, and fall asleep in front of the TV, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 dog owners, who celebrate Yuletide,…

Buckingham Palace released an image of the Christmas card that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be sending out this year. The card features a photograph taken in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace…

If you’re a guest, rather than the host, don’t leave all the planning and hard work to the person who has kindly invited you to share in the spoils of the day. King suggests offering to help throughout the occasion. “Don’t only offer when…