Excite UK - christmas

Sales fever starts Boxing Day

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:11:00 GMT

With the turkey carcass stripped, it's time to hit the streets for the sales

Kate Rusby's Christmas gift

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:37:00 GMT

The folk singer has recorded a set of traditional carols, guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:43:00 GMT

Dreaming of a white Christmas? We checked the odds on a festive snowfall

Pick of the puddings

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:54:00 GMT

If you haven't made your own, sweep the supermarkets for the tastiest puddings this Christmas

Carp for Christmas dinner?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:29:00 GMT

Our Eastern European neighbours love nothing better than a little fried fish for their festive feast

Serve up a seasonal goose

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:07:00 GMT

%%IMG2%When turkey bores you, return to traditional Christmas flavours with roast goose

Christmas food we love to hate

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:24:00 GMT

Dreading Christmas dinner? Maybe it's time to confess that you can't abide some festive fare

Last posting times for Christmas

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:13:00 GMT

Don't leave it until the last minute, but if you can't help it, these are the deadlines

Top 5 inexpensive stocking fillers

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:23:00 GMT

The little gifts in the stocking can end up providing more enjoyment than the big prezzies, so let's hope Santa chooses wisely

6 essentials to remember for Christmas

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:51:00 GMT

Cooking dinner again this Christmas? Make sure you don't forget something vital...

It's a wonderful classic

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:15:00 GMT

James Stewart in It's A Wonderful Life has become a festive must-see. Now there is a new edition DVD to treasure

Revisit childhood with a Christmas Tunis cake

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:49:00 GMT

Not nuts about fruit cake? Try a delicious, alternative Tunis cake this Christmas

Find an alternative festive soundtrack

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Christmas oldies getting you down? Discover a new Christmas album, and don't worry, it respects the traditions

5 tips to avoid office party humiliation

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:06:00 GMT

The office Christmas party can be perilous for your career prospects. Play it safe this year

Edinburgh lights up Christmas

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:01:00 GMT

The Scottish capital launches more than a month of festivities with a lavish opening night on the city streets

Top Christmas toys for 2011

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:45:00 GMT

What Christmas toys will be topping kids' wish lists this year?

The origins and future of Boxing Day

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:49:00 GMT

Boxing Day is a holiday observed in countries throughout the world, but what are its origins? We look at the meaning of the holiday's name and how modern life has welcomed it

Christmas holidays are fast approaching.

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:04:00 GMT

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Winning Christmas stocking present ideas

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:08:00 GMT

It can be tricky picking the right present to put in someone special's Christmas stocking. Let us make things a little easier with our guide to Christmas stocking fillers

A brief history of Barbie dolls

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:23:00 GMT

Barbie is a global icon. She's friends with millions of girls (and women) around the world, but where did she come from? Read our brief history of Barbie

Our guide to digital cameras

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:44:00 GMT

If you are thinking about buying a digital camera this Christmas then let us help you out, here are some of the best brands on the market...

Our guide to buying Aftershave

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:22:00 GMT

If you are wondering which aftershave to buy this Christmas then let us help you out with a couple of great suggestions...

Buy your man the right present this Christmas

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:56:00 GMT

So you want to buy a present for a man but need a little help picking what to get? Let us help guide you through this potentially tricky process with our guide to buying presents for men

Our top five Notebooks

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:33:00 GMT

Notebooks are the Christmas gift that keeps on giving. They're functional, important, and perfect for keeping you in touch with the world around you! Check out our five top notebooks available this festive period

Christmas hamper fillers

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:55:00 GMT

A Christmas hamper is always a great gift and they are very easy to put together, have a read of this for a few ideas...