The decorations, which were traditionally put up on Christmas Eve, used to stay out until February 2 (the end of Candlemas). This used to be the official end of Christmas in Medieval England.

London's Christmas lights will be begin to be illuminated from Thursday. BBC London delves into the archive to see what the decorations looked like in the 1950s and 1960s. Bodycam footage shows ...

In 1848 the Illustrated London News published ... homemade decorations and small gifts. In 1843 Henry Cole commissioned an artist to design a card for Christmas. The illustration showed a group ...

Welcome to our very merry guide to the best Christmas-themed afternoon teas in London to get you in the festive spirit. Christmas, that most wonderful time of year, is particularly so because of ...

A Christmas market in a popular market town just an hour by train from London has been named as one of the UK’s “hidden ... as well as decorations to get you ready for the festive season.