Shopping Expert's Last-Minute Christmas Gift Guide 2025
Christmas is days away! Our shopping expert with 13 years' experience reveals the perfect last-minute presents, from luxury Dyson stylers to cosy Jellycat toys. Shop now for festive joy.
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Top 10 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for 2025
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Discover 10 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from personalised maps to gourmet treats, perfect for any recipient. Find your perfect solution now!
UK White Christmas 2025 Forecast & Historic Snow Facts
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
London's Southbank Christmas Market labelled 'overrated'
A self-proclaimed Christmas market expert visits London's famed Southbank Winter Market and is left shocked by its small size and lack of festive stalls. Is it the most overrated in the capital?
Fashion Expert's Top Tips for Christmas Clothes Gifting
Struggling to choose clothes as presents? Guardian fashion editor Jess Cartner-Morley shares her foolproof rules for stylish, stress-free Christmas gifting. Learn how to avoid festive fashion faux pas.
UK's cosiest Christmas pubs for 2025 named
Discover the UK's top 10 cosiest pubs for Christmas 2025, from London's historic Coal Hole to Edinburgh's Sheep Heid Inn. Find your perfect festive retreat.
Samuel Ojo's cartoon on the perils of Christmas shopping
Cartoonist Samuel Ojo's latest work for The Guardian hilariously captures the chaos and stress of festive shopping. Discover the modern-day perils of Christmas consumerism through his sharp, satirical lens.
Shard to light up as giant Christmas stocking on Dec 24
London's iconic Shard will illuminate its top 20 storeys as a giant red Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve, visible for over 40 miles. A spectacular festive finale for the capital.
London's Christmas Day Forecast: Overcast and 8C High
London's Christmas Day weather forecast predicts thick clouds and a high of 8°C, with no snow expected. Get the detailed hour-by-hour breakdown for December 25th.
London's Christmas Eve forecast: Grey skies and 8C high
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Tilgate Park Christmas Market Doubles in Size
Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas event near London expands its festive market this year. Enjoy free entry, Santa visits, craft stalls & zoo access. Open select dates in December.
Bizarre Christmas Baubles: Ozempic, Pringles & More
From weight-loss syringe ornaments to Pringles cans, discover why Britain's Christmas trees are showcasing bizarre, commercialised baubles. Explore the data driving the festive shift.
Paris Christmas Market Under 90 Mins from London
Discover the magical Tuileries Garden Christmas Market in Paris, reachable in under 90 minutes from London. Find festive food, shopping, and romantic city lights.
UK Christmas Tree Guide: Find the Best Real Tree Price
Discover expert tips on buying the perfect real Christmas tree in the UK. Learn how prices vary by size, type, and region, and where to find the best deals from supermarkets to local growers.
Elizabeth Line adds extra Saturday trains for Christmas rush
TfL increases Elizabeth line Saturday services to 20 trains an hour between Whitechapel and Paddington from 20 December. Plan your festive shopping and theatre trips now.
Christmas shopping and foodie staycation in Marylebone Village
Discover a festive London staycation in Marylebone Village. Our guide covers luxury hotels, award-winning dining, and unique shopping for the perfect pre-Christmas break.
White Christmas 2025: London Snow Odds Revealed
Will London see snow on Christmas Day 2025? Get the latest betting odds and the Met Office forecast for the capital. Discover the full details here.
TV fans outraged at 'awful' 2025 Christmas schedule
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
Christmas Delivery Deadlines: First Cut-Off Hits This Week
UK Christmas shoppers are urged to check postal deadlines now. The first cut-off for overseas parcels is 5 December, with UK deadlines following. Avoid missed gifts by planning ahead.
Meet Real Reindeer at London's Chic Monocle Christmas Market
Discover the Monocle Christmas Market in Marylebone, London's most underrated festive fair featuring real reindeer and curated artisan brands on December 13-14, 2025.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree switch-on: 4 Dec timings
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights up at 6pm tonight, 4 December. Get the full schedule, history, and how long it stays. Join the festive celebration in central London.
Winchester's European Top Christmas Market: 100 Stalls
Discover Winchester Cathedral's magical Christmas market, named among Europe's best. With 100 Alpine chalets, it's open until Dec 22 and just an hour by train from London.
St Pancras has London's best Christmas tree for 2025
Time Out names the 'Powered by Dreams' tree at St Pancras International as London's top festive display for 2025. The stunning creation supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Discover the magic.
London's Hidden Christmas Market Feels Like Europe
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
25 Unusual Ways Brits Get Into the Christmas Spirit
Discover the quirky festive rituals of Guardian writers, from ice-skating at Hampton Court Palace to 'intermittent wrapping' and bizarre mermaid ornaments. Find your new Christmas tradition.
Mum cooks Christmas dinner a month early to save time
A Hertfordshire mum reveals her 18-year method of preparing the festive feast in advance, saving three hours and £65.55. Discover her time-saving hacks for a stress-free Christmas.
Cyber Monday 2025: Last-Minute Amazon Deals from an Editor
A seasoned shopping editor shares her final-hour Amazon Cyber Monday picks for practical essentials, from beauty to homeware, helping you save money before the sales end.
London Eye's First Christmas Grotto Opens 135m High
Santa's grotto opens for the first time on the London Eye, 135 metres above London. Meet Father Christmas in the sky from December 1st to Christmas Eve. Book tickets now.
Free Festive Aperol Spritz Window Opens in Mayfair
Aperol brings a Florentine-style 'Festive Spritz Window' to London's Mayfair, offering free cocktails to shoppers from 2-4 December. Find the pop-up in St Christopher's Place.
London's Best Christmas Window Displays 2025
Discover London's most spectacular Christmas displays for 2025, from Fortnum & Mason's crimson lights to Annabel's Narnia wonderland. Plan your festive tour today!
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