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What to say when children start asking if Santa is real - and how to keep the magic alive

We share the real origins of St Nick, and how to reply to curious minds without spoiling the wonder

Woman & Home · Dec 22, 2025

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Mom Doesn’t Like MIL’s Christmas Stockings, Doesn’t Know What To Do

Would you let your mother-in-law handle your kids’ Christmas stockings?

Bored Panda · Oct 16, 2025

National Trust archaeologists find medieval ‘gift token’ in Norfolk

Coin-like lead piece found near Oxburgh Hall thought to have been doled out by ‘boy bishop’ during Christmas period

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

How to make perfect speculaas – a Christmas gift recipe

These spicy biscuits are a festive favourite in the Low Countries, go well with coffee and will please all ages

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Is Santa Claus real? Yes, of course he is, and here's why (and how) you can tell your kids just that...

Parents will face questions about Santa's existence at some point - we've spoken to the experts about different answers that explain perfectly.

GoodToKnow · Dec 11, 2023

When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend?

The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

In some Czech villages, St Nicholas leads a parade with the devil and grim reaper in tow

In an eastern corner of the Czech Republic, St. Nicholas leads a procession of followers dressed in grim reaper and devil costumes on a journey through the village of Lidecko

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Bones said to belong to gospel writer Mark bought for display at suburban shrine

They’re the latest religious relics at the Shrine of All Saints in Morton Grove, which includes objects associated with more than 3,000 saints.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

'They have been so kind': Newcastle Civic Centre hosts St Nicholas Day celebration for Ukrainian families

The festivities held on Monday evening, were organised to support Ukrainian families who have fled from war

Chronicle Live · Dec 21, 2022