Stop scrambling with wall plugs, and control your smart lights with a voice command or a tap on your phone instead. Now that’s a Christmas miracle.

Keep your little ones entertained (or highly frustrated) this year with GCHQ’s festive brain teaser that puts your analytical and mathematical skills to the test. What are you waiting for?

We found the best outdoor Christmas decorations for your yard, including festive inflatables, holiday garlands, light-up fixtures, and more.

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From fancy festive afternoon teas to cosy igloos overlooking the capital’s skyline.

These out-of-this-world experiences are officially the most Christmassy things to do in London and we’re wondering if we can fit them all in before the 25th

Christmas gift ideas to suit every budget…

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The ES Best select an array glorious gifts for each person on your shopping list

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Research has revealed that one in three would gift a used or refurbished item this holiday season

The tree was planted in 1978, grew to more than 50ft and attracts a crowd for its lights’ switch-on.

I decked the halls of my apartment with the new Philips Hue Festavia smart Christmas lights, and they’re everything I’ve wanted.

Several cities blamed ‘ongoing development’ for festive cancellations

Metz in north east France sits close to Germany and Luxembourg and offers cheap places to stay including Best Western Metz Centre Gare, ibis Metz Centre Cathédrale, and Hotel De La Cathedrale

Europe’s best value Christmas market for Brits offers up plenty of budget-friendly accommodation, meals and flights not to mention this year it’s going all out with a Santa’s grotto

Christmas and beauty products – what’s not to love?

With some festive events already under way, it’s easy to visit the country’s many markets without a car this winter

The best retro gifts: From instant cameras to retro gaming handhelds, these throwback Christmas gift ideas will help you celebrate in style.

THE temperature is dropping and Christmas is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning wintery activities for the family. One place you could consider is a new indoor fe…

HISTORIC Prague and its cobble stoned Old Town Square is the perfect setting for a festive getaway in the Czech Republic, especially when the markets are there. You will be able to browse the prett…

A new UK Christmas attraction is opening in central London later this year. Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure is a brand-new immersive experience from the makers behind Secret Cinema. Live…

CHRISTMAS is less than 100 days away and Morrisons has already released its festive menu to help get shoppers prepared early. The supermarket has not just revealed the food on offer for the big day…

2023’s best beauty advent calendars are here! From Net-a-Porter and Liberty to Jo Malone and LookFantastic, click to see what’s inside and shop them.

As the waitlist opens today on Friday, August 24, here’s everything you need to know about No7’s new Beauty Advent Calendars – that’s right, plural

Bonne Maman’s 2023 advent calendar is available for purchase. Here’s what we know about the new design, new flavors, and how to buy one.

The charity-supporting advent calendar stars some best-loved and highly trusted brands like Liz Earle, No7 and Soap & Glory for just £90

These are the best Christmas gifts for mums, from Zara, Selfridges, Charlotte Tilbury and more – including luxury and handmade presents

Shop the best pre Christmas sales. Whether you’re after a beauty bargain from Boots, fashion discounts at ASOS, foodie freebies at Marks & Spencer or sporty savings at Nike, shop the best sales before Boxing Day…

It’s been a tough year for politicians, and now they’re finishing 2022 as the butt of Christmas cracker jokes.

From Suranne Jones’s new film to Billie Piper’s I Hate Suzie Too, there’s honestly something for everyone to enjoy…

With three weekends left before Christmas, it’s time to get booking.

The festive season has finally arrived! Whether you’re planning to visit friends or spend time with family, there’s plenty of festive things to do and here is a round up of the best activities to get you into the holiday mood.

Love candles? You need a candle advent calendar to light up your home and fill it with delicious fragrance this December. From cheap affordable Yankee Candle to expensive offerings like Diptyque to homemade advent calendars from Etsy and NotOnTheHighStreet, we’ve found all of the best candle advent calendars to shop now.

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Nothing says Christmas like fizzy drinks

Want to buy advent calendars for men 2022 for the special man in your life, whether boyfriend, best guy friend or dad? Shop these men’s Christmas calendars with gifts for him that aren’t chocolate, from socks to alcohol.

The Arran Sense of Scotland beauty advent calendar offers something a little different to others currently on the market

Spending Christmas with loved ones, and appreciating the people around you are all the core of the latest clips from UK businesses Cadbury, Heathrow Airport and supermarket Waitrose.

From plant-based pigs under blankets to classic turkey feasts, here are the best high street sandwich offerings for 2022

If you’re hoping to visit a Christmas market this year, then you may want to try further east. For Latvia (pictured) is the best value for money for a winter shopping trip, the Post Office has found.

Gregg fans may notice some prices are different this year.

’Tis the season… for corporations to festoon the airwaves with yuletide advertisements. Louis Chilton sorts through this year’s crop, from the dismally schmaltzy to the surprisingly good…

‘We are proud to use our Christmas advert as a way to generate conversation and action around an often overlooked issue.’

McDonald’s Christmas advert for 2022 is titled ‘The List’ and features a boy called Alfie who gets carried away with writing his Christmas list before discovering the true meaning of being together

It come just days after Mars Wrigley announced it will be removing Bountys in some Celebrations tubs

Explore the top gaming gifts of the year including popular consoles, games, and accessories.

Explore top-rated smart home gifts from popular brands like Amazon, Ring, Google Nest and more.