And don’t get me started on office Secret Santas
As we head into the so-called silly season – that sun-drenched summer of drinks and parties, barbecues and socialising – there’s a shadow looming over …
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Spanish parents at war with European Schools over Christmas holidays ○
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a story from Politico EU ✅ › Politico EU
Parents plan to ask an EU commissioner to intervene and to allow children to take Jan. 6, 2027 off school.
The five fashion rules you must follow for Christmas Day: So many middle-aged women get it wrong. This is exactly what to wear, the waistband you want... and the denim that looks the best, by fashion editor DINAH VAN TULLEKEN ○
While no host ever mentions it, I learned the hard way that there is a dress code to December 25...
The truth about Leonora Smee: She's the 'Richtok' influencer whose much older husband's insanely expensive advent calendar gift has fans gushing. Now how viewers are being taken for fools... and who's REALLY behind it ⊕⊕
'I have a very special advent calendar for you,' her husband told her, gesturing towards heaps of gifts. 'You have one for every day until Christmas.' Present number one? A £695 Aspinal handbag.
Christmas shopping before Amazon! The 1980s were the glory days of the nation's bustling high streets - with Wizzard on loop, Walkmans selling out and dawn queues at Woolies ⊕⊕
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Long before the advent of online shopping, buying Christmas gifts - including Raleigh Burner BMXs, Care Bears and Atari computers - in the 1980s could be a festive bunfight.
The worst time of day to fly this Christmas - and when to travel instead ⊖
It was recently announced this Christmas is set to be the busiest on record, with many Brits travelling during the period. Certain times of day could make travel run more smoothly.
This is it - how England can keep Ashes alive on pivotal day ⊕
Whether the Ashes series remains alive beyond Christmas rests on how England bat on day two of the third Test in Adelaide.
I'm a doctor... here are the most dangerous toys that I would NEVER buy for kids at Christmas ⊖
Doctors and parenting experts have revealed some of the most dangerous toys to give to children this year - as well as what parents need to be aware of this holiday season.
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: my top tips for gifting clothes this Christmas ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Clothes can be tricky presents to pick, but follow my simple rules and you’ll have your shopping all wrapped up
Once upon a time, Christmas shopping meant grabbing the newest album release or an old-f…
PMQs: Starmer bats away Badenoch’s festive barbs ⊕
The two leaders embraced the Christmas spirit in their final battle of the year — and the prime minister came out on top.