Pongal, the much-loved harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is more than just cooking sweet Pongal and offering thanks to the Sun God. It is also about bringing the spirit of abundance, gratitude, and ...

Christmas is over, 2026 is here, and, reluctantly, it's time to return to normality. For most people in the UK, this means taking down our festive decorations and packing them away for another year.

Time to undeck the halls? With Christmas in the rearview, an age-old debate has reentered the chat: when should you take down your seasonal decor? It ultimately comes down to personal preference. For ...

The festive season often ignites a variety of intriguing discussions. For instance, should Yorkshire puddings feature on a Christmas dinner plate, does Die Hard qualify as a Christmas film and is it ...

While some families box up on Boxing Day, others leave their tree up year round. Although the date may cause disagreement, there’s consensus on how to store decorations Anthony Hawwa’s home Christmas ...

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If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Say goodbye to broken ornaments and twisted tree branches Wayfair (3) The holidays are in full, festive swing, but there are only a few ...

First Lady Melania Trump could only stare into space as her husband recounted the less-than-glowing reviews of her holiday decorations from Christmases past. The first lady, 55, stared blankly next to ...

It might be time to retire (or at least rethink) your monochromatic tree and beige holiday decorations. “Years ago, everything was white, minimal and Scandinavian,” said Sarah McBean, creative ...

From balloons to wrapping paper, everyone tends to produce more waste this time of year. We asked two scientists for tips on how to be more mindful of the environment when celebrating the holidays.

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Melania Trump has unveiled a White House makeover for Christmas - and the theme is "Home Is Where The Heart Is". Dozens of volunteer decorators helped make the building festive with 75 wreaths, 51 ...