A fun-loving couple who have earned viral fame over the last 17 years with their quirky, and often controversial, alternative holiday cards finished out the decade in style with a hilarious offering inspired by ‘a Jewish bookie’ and his imagined family. Mike and Laura Bergeron, from California, have left the internet in stitches every year … Read more
The best chocolates to buy for YOUR tastes! Cadbury’s Roses are ideal for nut lovers while Quality Street has the most fruit and coffee flavours, Which? reveals Consumer group Which? sorted through chocolates in our favourite boxes Nation’s favourites Roses and Quality Street were tested by researchers Put up against own-brand tubs from M&S, Waitrose and … Read more
A couple who transform shipping containers into industrial-style homes, mobile bars and cafes have revealed why these metal transport devices are worth investing in. Leon and Sandra Juffermans launched their company GlamXperience in Melbourne, Australia, four years ago after seeing the potential in piecing homes and luxury accommodation together like ‘Lego blocks’. The ‘Extendable Glamtainer’ … Read more
An Oklahoma mother-of-three says Christmas Day of 2016 was the worst day of her life, when her ex-boyfriend turned up on her doorstep and shot her twice in front of her children — but now, three years later, she is determined that her kids enjoy the holiday. Stacy Anderson, 40, had been with Adrian Permetter, 38, … Read more
Four trees…one as tall as the house Nicola Pastor, 39, is a full-time mum and lives in Wigan with husband Marc, 47, an investor, and their children Ruby, 13, Emmie, 11, and Louie, three. She says: Our house has been shimmering with Christmas sparkle, inside and out, since the last week in November. Visitors frequently … Read more
Conjure in your mind the magic of a traditional Christmas: a vast tree lit by flickering candles in the hallway of a Scottish baronial mansion, a carpet of snow turning the moors glistening white, skiing on the mountains, skating on frozen ponds and a huge turkey borne by servants on a vast silver platter for … Read more
How to cook your festive feast in 30 minutes flat: The quick Christmas meal option for those who are hard-pressed, eating alone or unlucky enough to be working on the big day By Rose Prince for the Daily Mail Published: 00:03 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 01:59 GMT, 21 December 2019 How long do … Read more
Every year, Sir Michael Barton considered it his sacred duty to chop down, and then decorate, a pine tree from his Cambridgeshire estate on the day of his Christmas party. He liked to leave it as late as possible because the tradition had become a natural punctuation point in his life, marking the moment when … Read more
Don’t be too hard on yourself if you fail to avoid plastic altogether, writes Kirstie Allsopp, pictured above There’s no denying Christmas can be a riot of excess plastic. We will throw out almost 100 million bin bags of packaging over the festive period — that’s 114,000 tonnes of plastic. Most of it will end up … Read more
Postal workers are sharing photos of their customers’ canines greeting them while they’re on the job, and fans can’t get enough of the heartwarming pictures. UPS driver Sean McCarren created the UPS Dogs Facebook page in 2013 as a way to pay tribute to his furry friends that make his work that much more enjoyable. The … Read more
Savannah Guthrie made a surprise appearance at the Today holiday party on Thursday after having eye surgery to repair her torn retina last week — but she won’t be returning to the show until after the new year. The 47-year-old anchor, who is still on the mend, delighted her co-workers when she stopped by the … Read more
Christmas with a (vegan) twist: Celebration white nut roast with herb stuffing By Weekend Magazine Reporter Published: 22:31 GMT, 20 December 2019 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 20 December 2019 Fabulously festive, totally indulgent… and meat-free. Spoil your vegan guests – and the rest – with irresistible dishes from Rose Elliott. People always ask vegetarians and … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a series of throwback pictures to December 2018, leaving fans begging to see a glimpse of their offical Christmas card. Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, took to their Sussex Royal Instagram account today to post pictures from their visit to Brinsworth House, a residential and nursing … Read more