Christmas

Christmas

Schoolgirl writes 'heartbreaking' letter to Santa after she's told he is 'too poorly' to come to her house this year

The letter reads: "To Santa, mum told me you are sick this year and you can't come to our house. I hope you get better soon. I think it would make my brother happy! Love Lilly"

Christmas

Schoolgirl writes 'heartbreaking' letter to Santa after she's told he is 'too poorly' to come to her house this year

The letter reads: "To Santa, mum told me you are sick this year and you can't come to our house. I hope you get better soon. I think it would make my brother happy! Love Lilly"

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Billericay reverend asks if you've fallen into the trap of believing that Christmas is only for children

The Rev Paul A Carr reminisces on nativity plays from the past to rediscover the magic of the season

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Billericay reverend asks if you've fallen into the trap of believing that Christmas is only for children

The Rev Paul A Carr reminisces on nativity plays from the past to rediscover the magic of the season

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The real story behind Santa Claus and his many different names

We couldn't mark the festive season without Santa Claus, but who is he, where did he come from and was his suit always red?

Christmas

The real story behind Santa Claus and his many different names

We couldn't mark the festive season without Santa Claus, but who is he, where did he come from and was his suit always red?

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Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons and other supermarkets reduce festive veg to under 20p

The price of carrots, parsnips, potatoes and sprouts have been slashed at supermarkets like Sainsbury's and Asda this week

Christmas

Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons and other supermarkets reduce festive veg to under 20p

The price of carrots, parsnips, potatoes and sprouts have been slashed at supermarkets like Sainsbury's and Asda this week

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'We do it to remember Sara as it turns what could be a sad time into a happier time for us all'

Ian Craighead and his family keep his sister's memory alive every Christmas by lighting up their home and raising funds for Brain Tumour Research in her name

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'We do it to remember Sara as it turns what could be a sad time into a happier time for us all'

Ian Craighead and his family keep his sister's memory alive every Christmas by lighting up their home and raising funds for Brain Tumour Research in her name

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Help your houseplants survive log fires, central heating and Christmas visitors

The festive season can be challenging for indoor plants but Hannah Stevenson has discovered which ones can withstand the chaos

Christmas

Help your houseplants survive log fires, central heating and Christmas visitors

The festive season can be challenging for indoor plants but Hannah Stevenson has discovered which ones can withstand the chaos