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Guardian asks: Are you 'leaning in' to Christmas this year?
The Guardian wants to hear from UK readers about their 2025 Christmas plans. Are you embracing the festive season early or holding back? Share your story and thoughts on the holiday spirit.
UK Calls for UNESCO Heritage Submissions
The UK government is asking the public to nominate traditions like cheese rolling and Burns Night for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. Submit your ideas by February.
Victorian children's letters to Santa uncovered
A six-year-old's 1883 letter to Santa, found in newspaper archives, shows children's festive wishes haven't changed in 140 years. Discover the origins of this UK tradition.
The hidden stress of refillable advent calendars for parents
A decade-long struggle with reusable advent calendars reveals the impossible quest for fairness, festivity, and usefulness. Discover why one parent now starts planning in July.
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.
Forgotten Christmas Traditions Readers Want Revived
From wassailing to green Santas, Guardian readers reveal the ancient Yuletide customs they'd love to bring back for a more authentic British Christmas experience.
The 3pm Thanksgiving Dinner Debate in UK
Discover why serving Thanksgiving dinner at 3pm creates family tension in British households and how to navigate this American tradition on UK soil. Read more.
Modern Thanksgiving: Tradition and Meaning in the UK
Explore how Thanksgiving resonates in the UK, balancing commercial cynicism with genuine connection through food and tradition. Discover why this American holiday matters.
Danish Kringle Recipe: Wisconsin Thanksgiving Tradition
Discover Tim Anderson's cherry marzipan kringle recipe, a Danish pastry tradition from Racine, Wisconsin perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations and family gatherings.
Guna people's battle re-enactments preserve history
Discover how Panama's Guna community uses theatrical battle re-enactments to preserve their revolutionary history and cultural identity for future generations.
Which Old British Christmas Traditions Should Return?
Discover the forgotten Christmas traditions Brits want to revive this festive season. From wassailing to parlour games, explore which customs are making a comeback.
Activist climbs Norway's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
An Extinction Rebellion activist scaled the Norwegian Christmas tree destined for Trafalgar Square in an oil protest. Discover how this disrupted a 78-year tradition.
Baking criticism reveals mother's legacy of love
A Malaysian writer in Germany discovers her mother's baking legacy wasn't about perfection but about love and perseverance. Read how she found connection through imperfect cookies.
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour Returns for 15th Year
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour returns for its 15th UK anniversary in 2025, visiting 15 locations and supporting FareShare with a donation equivalent to one million meals.
Ahmed Samaa's Audition: A Musical Journey Across Genres
Discover Ahmed Samaa's extraordinary audition album that blends global music traditions in a stunning act of devotion. Read our full review of this genre-defying masterpiece.
Readers' Favourite Photo Booth Moments Revealed
Discover the heartwarming stories behind Britain's most cherished photo booth memories. From weddings to milestones, these captured moments reveal why we love this British tradition.
St Martin's Day Geese: Christmas Snow Predictors?
Discover how centuries-old folklore about St Martin's Day geese behaviour is being examined by meteorologists to forecast whether Britain will see snow this Christmas.
Beaver Supermoon & Hindu Rituals: Wednesday's Global Display
A breathtaking visual journey capturing Wednesday's celestial events and spiritual traditions across continents, from Hindu festivals to lunar wonders.
New Royal Mail postboxes end knitted hat tradition
Royal Mail's modernised postboxes feature smaller apertures, preventing the charming tradition of yarn-bombing that has brightened British streets for years.
John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad: Emotional Return
John Lewis's highly anticipated 2025 Christmas advert marks a triumphant return to the emotional storytelling that made their campaigns legendary, promising to become this year's must-watch festive moment.
Royal Mail unveils 2024 Christmas stamps with Royal Family
Royal Mail reveals its 2024 Christmas stamp collection with beautiful portraits of King Charles, Queen Camilla and other senior royals, continuing a cherished festive tradition.
British families embrace American Thanksgiving tradition
Discover how UK supermarkets are reporting a surge in Thanksgiving celebrations as Brits develop a taste for US traditions and festive foods.
Pantomime Costumes Appear Months Early in Islington Shops
Islington residents express frustration as local shops display pantomime outfits months before Christmas, questioning the premature commercialisation of seasonal traditions.
Halloween's Hidden Medieval Roots Revealed
Discover how medieval monks and nuns shaped the Halloween traditions we know today, long before it became the Americanised festival of frights.
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