Christmas

Data shows interest in wooden toys has almost tripled since July

Ad Feature Wooden toys top Christmas toy trend

Revellers at the Loony Dook New Year’s Day dip in the Firth of Forth (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Loony Dook cancelled over lack of crowd safety measures

More than half of Brits take Christmas decorating inspiration from festive films and TV shows

Ad Feature Brits recreate Christmas magic

OPI is offering 15% off selected nail products in an early Black Friday offer.

My mum's favourite nail brand is now my go-to and it's on offer

I found three Vivienne Westwood watches on Wowcher for under £100 and cheaper than Amazon

Vivienne Westwood watches under £100 on Wowcher

Sentier fragrance and candle advent calendar

The Sentier Christmas gift I'm hoping to find under the tree

The Champneys beauty advent calendar comes with a spa voucher for you to enjoy in the new year

Champneys advent calendar now £34.50 with a spa voucher included

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

The annual John Lewis advert has become one of the traditions of a British Christmas.

Every John Lewis Christmas Advert: All 20 iconic festive ads

Every iconic cover from John Lewis' Christmas adverts, ranked

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets an ideal Christmas present for fans

Strictly Come Dancing is coming to Glasgow in January 2027 with the hugely popular Live Tour

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour Glasgow tickets from £44.25

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

Sentier’s Scent Library lets you discover 10 luxury fragrances at home for just £25

Sentier Christmas gift ideas for her, including fragrance sets

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

Ad Feature 8 reasons not to miss the House of Bruar once-a-year sale

Sentier’s Scent Library lets you discover 10 luxury fragrances at home for just £25

Sentier's Scent Library features 10 fragrances for just £25

The Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser Connect makes a luxurious Christmas gift, pictured with the Winter Wellbeing essential oil blend.

I tried the £190 diffuser that makes my home smell like a spa

The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year and prices start from just £15

e.l.f. has a range of Christmas gift sets for beauty lovers

Culture Creative boss Zoe Bottrell reveals Christmas At Botanics 2026 magical highlights

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Christmas at the Botanics creative boss reveals highlights

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

I've started my Christmas shopping and found these designer fragrances that are perfect for friends and family

I'm buying designer fragrances for friends and family this Christmas

The No7 Ultimate Skincare Collection

No7’s bumper Christmas gift set is worth over £149 now just £39

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut machine is so much more than a crafting gadget

Louise Walsh, founder of Plasma Pen, says anyone considering aesthetic treatments before Christmas should allow enough time for consultations, healing and results ahead of festive events

Ad Feature Beauty expert says now is the time to book Christmas 'tweakments'

The e.l.f.mergency Smooth & Soothe Skincare Set includes three skincare essentials, including Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist (pictured), and is currently reduced to £25 from £31.

This e.l.f. skincare gift set would make ideal gift and is now on sale

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

The spectacular Winter Cathedral s set to be a returning favourite at Christmas at the Botanics 2026.

Ad Feature Christmas at the Botanics is Scotland’s dazzling beacon of festive fun

Neal's Yard Remedies' 45th Anniversary Advent Calendar contains 25 skincare, bath, body and wellbeing treats worth more than £500, including 17 full-size products.

Neal's Yard Remedies' £195 advent calendar is a beauty

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

Think Bunches only delivers flowers? Think again!

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

Cars available to drive include the Lamborghini Gallardo and many more

Lamborghini, Ferrari and Aston Martin supercar driving experiences

Ad Feature Fairmont St Andrews unveils a season of festive magic

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: I tried the £89.99 screen-free player for kids

New Yoto cards include myths, escape room challenges and mysteries

The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year and prices start from just £15

e.l.f. Christmas gift sets for beauty lovers

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 contains 25 beauty treats from brands including Estée Lauder, Benefit, bareMinerals and Color Wow.

M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026: what's inside

The new Yoto Mini 4th Generation starts shipping today and I’ve already ordered one for Christmas

The new Yoto Mini starts shipping today and I can’t wait to get mine

Sentier Advent Calendar has shoppers calling its fragrances ‘chic and effortless’

What shoppers are really saying about the Sentier Advent Calendar 2026

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

The Sainsbury's deal that could make Christmas food cheaper

Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar

Cerulean Bloom introduced me to Sentier, but this is my new favourite

Dermalogica’s limited-edition 2026 Advent Calendar features 24 days of skincare treats, with a mix of bestselling favourites and skin essentials.

Dermalogica's £546 advent calendar is here - and it's yours for £229

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