Christmas activities
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The best Christmas trees we've seen on Instagram this year
Discover how the cool kids of Instagram are decking the halls this year…
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Celebrate Christmas all'italiana: how to do the holidays like a Venetian
Buon natale! Bianca Arrivabene lets us in to her family Christmas on Venice’s Grand Canal, with feasting, exquisite glass, regattas, and La Befana
Travel
The loveliest festive traditions from around the world to extend the holiday season
Some of the loveliest traditions to know about – and potentially put into practice - from around the world, from Swiss Advent windows to Scandinavian St Lucia's Day
Christmas
The most festive Christmas things to do in London in 2023
From the Prince Charles's Cinema's all-night festive movie marathon to the Carol Concert at St Paul's Cathedral and an utterly delightful cocktail bar to hide from the Christmas shopping crowds.
Decoration
Join Design Centre Chelsea Harbour for the Twinkle of Christmas Fair
With Christmas stalls, classes and talks, get into the festive spirit with the first ever Twinkle of Christmas Fair
Weekend ideas
Festive Christmas light trails to enjoy
Nothing brings festive cheer like an evening spent looking at Christmas lights. Take a look at our pick of the best places to visit this year and remember to book ahead.
News
Chatsworth Christmas market goes for a 'Palace of Advent' theme for 2023
How to navigate the legendary Christmas pop-up in the the historic house in Derbyshire this year
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Christmas craft ideas to try this weekend
The Christmas countdown has begun, and what better way to pass the time 'til the big day than getting creative with some festive crafts?
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Christmas Eve: the best traditions from around the world
From eating fish to ‘peace apples’, we explore the best customs to mark 24th December
Decoration
The seasonal magic of gingerbread houses
Trade tricks for making them look good (and keeping them standing)
Travel
See Windsor Castle's Christmas decor for King Charles first year as king
The halls are decked for Charles' first Christmas at Windsor as King…
Christmas
Our pick of the best online carol concerts to tune into this Christmas
With many carol services moving to virtual platforms due to social distancing, we've rounded up the best ones you can tune into this Christmas to help get into the festive mood.
Christmas wreaths
The best online Christmas wreath workshops to get you into the festive spirit
What better way to get into the festive spirit than by making a Christmas wreath? Get hands-on at one of these online workshops - and return with the ultimate accessory to brighten your front door this season
Christmas activities
We should all take heed of Jilly Cooper's advice for hosting a successful Christmas party
“Jilly is tired and it’s time to go home now."
Christmas activities
Four Christmas craft courses on our radar
Embrace the handmade with our listings of the best Christmas craft courses for cards, decorations and more
Christmas activities
Christmas games chosen by the House & Garden team
From Cranium to Articulate, Christmas games that have stood the test of time