The 14 most unusual Christmas traditions from around the world – and the confusion that led to a Japanese custom

The 14 most unusual Christmas traditions from around the world – and the confusion that led to a Japanese custom

WHETHER it’s hanging your stockings by the fire or leaving milk and cookies out for Santa Claus, we all have Christmas traditions that we follow. And depending on where you are in the world, your festive celebrations may look very different. 13 Ukrainians often add decorative spider webs to their… The 14 most unusual Christmas … Read more

Inside David and Victoria Beckham’s glamorous Christmas with their kids after relaxing on £5million superyacht in Miami

Inside David and Victoria Beckham's glamorous Christmas with their kids after relaxing on £5million superyacht in Miami

DAVID and Victoria Beckham have always known how to blend glamour with family traditions, and this Christmas was no exception. After soaking up the sun on their luxurious £5 million superyacht in Miami, the Beckhams returned to their London townhouse for a festive celebration to remember. 6 The… Inside David and Victoria Beckham’s glamorous Christmas … Read more

Three ways to use Christmas dinner leftovers to rustle up more tasty festive dishes

Three ways to use Christmas dinner leftovers to rustle up more tasty festive dishes

OUR Christmas food waste bill is expected to hit an unpalatable £300million this year. But instead of binning your leftovers, you can use them to rustle up more tasty festive dishes. 7 Here are three ways to get the most from your extra grub this ChristmasCredit: Getty Here are some ways to get the… Three … Read more

The bitter rows & tragedy that saw Slade go from biggest band in UK to cranking out Merry Xmas Everybody to tiny crowds

The bitter rows & tragedy that saw Slade go from biggest band in UK to cranking out Merry Xmas Everybody to tiny crowds

WHEN Slade recorded Merry Xmas Everybody they were described as the biggest British band since The Beatles as they toured the United States. And while that, to quote the lads and their like for misspelled song titles, might sound all crazee now, the West Midlands glam rockers did come closest to… The bitter rows & … Read more

Christmas recycling mistakes that could leave you out of pocket with £200 fines

Christmas recycling mistakes that could leave you out of pocket with £200 fines

A KEY part of Christmas day could turn into a costly error as councils crack down on waste management. After everyone has excitedly torn into their Christmas presents, an easy mistake threatens to put a downer on the festive mood. 4 An easy Christmas day mistake could be costly as councils launch a… Christmas recycling … Read more

Boxing Day racing has been tradition for centuries… misguided policies mean the sport could soon look very different

Boxing Day racing has been tradition for centuries… misguided policies mean the sport could soon look very different

THIS afternoon, families will shake off their post-Christmas Day cobwebs and head out for a day at the races. For many, this is an annual tradition stretching back through generations, with trips to the likes of Kempton Park, Aintree, Wetherby and Wincanton, Fontwell and Sedgefield providing the… Boxing Day racing has been tradition for centuries… … Read more

EuroMillions winner Adrian Bayford who scooped £148million jackpot is raking in extra cash by hosting parties on estate

EuroMillions winner Adrian Bayford who scooped £148million jackpot is raking in extra cash by hosting parties on estate

LOTTERY winner Adrian Bayford is making extra cash by hosting office parties on his estate. The ex-postie — who scooped £148million on the EuroMillions with then-wife Gillian — has erected a giant marquee in his grounds for New York-themed events for up to 1,500 revellers a night. 3 Adrian… EuroMillions winner Adrian Bayford who scooped … Read more

I lost two sons & fiancé in Boxing Day tsunami – it destroyed my life – but I had to go back there for 20th anniversary

I lost two sons & fiancé in Boxing Day tsunami - it destroyed my life - but I had to go back there for 20th anniversary

TSUNAMI survivor Sharon Howard sobs as she lays flowers at the Thailand hotel where she last saw her fiance and two sons 20 years ago to the day. While families around the country gather for Christmas, Sharon is 6,000 miles from her home in Hayle, Cornwall, at the beach resort of Khao Lak where… I … Read more

Eamonn Holmes drives four hours to be with new love Katie Alexander for Christmas

Eamonn Holmes drives four hours to be with new love Katie Alexander for Christmas

TV’s Eamonn Holmes gets a helping hand from his lover — after they drove four hours to be with her family at Christmas. He headed North for a festive love-in with Katie Alexander — sparking ­renovations at her home for the disabled star. 5 Eamonn Holmes spent his Christmas in Yorkshire with… Eamonn Holmes drives … Read more