Christmas
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Mariah Carey’s application to be Queen of Christmas rejected
Speed Read Fellow festive singer objected, saying she wanted to ‘protect future Queens of Christmas’
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The most memorable Christmas adverts of all time
In Depth Retailers have once again pulled out all the stops to bring festive cheer to TV screens
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Christmas gifts for kids 2022: top toys of the year revealed
The Week Recommends Pricing has been a ‘strong consideration’ for the latest DreamToys shortlist
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Christmas 2022: 22 of the best advent calendars for adults
The Week Recommends Countdown to Christmas with beauty products, coffee and cheese – and scarcely any chocolate in sight
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‘Keir Starmer’s lead in the polls is his chance’
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Why do we celebrate Boxing Day and how was it named?
In Depth Now a day a sports and sales for many Brits, the festive public holiday has medieval roots
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What’s on TV this Christmas? The best holiday television
Speed Read From films and documentaries to musicals for all the family
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Did Oliver Cromwell actually cancel Christmas?
In Depth Secret celebrations were known to have continued despite 17th-century laws against festivities
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Christmas and New Year sport on TV guide: football, Ashes cricket and more
feature Enjoy a feast of sporting action this festive season
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Survey asks how many Brits would accept a black or gay Santa
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
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‘Father Christmases are struggling’
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When are the 2023 UK bank holidays?
In Depth Brits to enjoy an extra day off to mark the King’s coronation
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‘Few things make the heart sink more at Christmas than worthy receivers’
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Countries that do not celebrate Christmas
In Depth The festive season passes unmarked in fewer than 20 of the world’s nations
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