Page 5 - Christmas Guides

Christmas already seems a long time ago, doesn’t it? We’re all back to work and the days of eating loads, drinking before lunchtime, watching too much TV and then eating some more seem like a distant memory. Some people are even glad of the fact that Christmas is gone for another year (yes, really!), but we’re not, and we think that now is the perfect time to be planning for 2016. With that in mind,...

New Year’s Eve is a fairly standard affair in most places in the UK. We tend to get a little merry, watch Jools Holland’s Hootenanny because there’s nothing better on the TV and then maybe have a little sing song of Auld Lang Syne, but that’s usually about it. However, there are places around the world that have a whole host of crazy New Year traditions. Here are some of the most bizarre…

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You may think that some people have far too much time on their hands making gifs and memes, yet most of us still look at them anyway and have a good chuckle. We've compiled some of the best Christmas memes and gifs the internet has to offer so you can while away the time over the festive period if you're sick of what's on TV.

1. Sassy Christmas cat...

What sass this little fellow has. Strutting around

Ah Santa, the jolly old chap with a red suit and a white beard. He really is a wonder, managing to deliver millions of presents globally, all whilst finding time at every house to stop off for a cheeky mince pie and a glass of sherry. Here at Christmas Tree World, we don’t think he gets enough credit as all of his duties are perfectly executed within 24 hours. It takes us longer than that to decide...

For many, Christmas is simply the best time of the year and everybody fully embrace everything the festive season has to offer. But just how Christmassy are you? We've put together what we think is the ultimate Christmas quiz to truly test whether you're full of festive fun or are a bit of a grinch. We've got questions that just about cover every aspect of Christmas, including the Nativity, Christmas...

We've heard from Kim Wilde on Christmas songs, but we thought we’d weigh in on the conversation and give your our top tips for making your own hit Christmas song…

Get the kids involved

Christmas is a time for child-like innocence, so you’d do well to exploit this and get some angelic children to sing on the track. You can either use one child or go all the way and get a whole choir, preferably from...

Are you looking to discover a day out filled with the finest mulled wine and delicious festive treats? Or perhaps you’re on the hunt to find a unique, hand crafted gift for somebody special? If the answer is yes to the above then you have come to the right place. Here at Christmas Tree World we have scoured the towns and cities across the UK for the very best Christmas experiences, whether it's a Dickensian...

We love good festive food and drink, whether this be fanciful spiced fruit, or just plain old turkey wrapped in more turkey stuffed with cranberry sauce – whatever the dish we are more than happy to oblige. So where can you find the best festive fare in your town? Check out our list of some of the best places to grab those delectable treats you waited all year for… Costa Caramel Fudge Hot Chocolate...

Okay it may not even be December yet, but the days are getting darker, the clouds are getting greyer, and against the miserable backdrop there is that extraordinary feeling of festivity in the air... You might have thought of knocking together a few recipes come Christmas Eve, but everyone knows that’s just asking for a whole host of unnecessary stress come the Big Day. So save yourself the hassle and

It’s finally December which means it is time to break out the Christmas tunes. We all have our own Christmas music guilty pleasures, whether that is Wham's Last Christmas or Mariah Carey’s All I want for Christmas. To help inspire your playlist, here is the ultimate Christmas Tree World Christmas music guide, they are sure to get you all in the festive spirit:

1. White Christmas  - Bing Crosby...