Launched in the late-1840s and known as ‘Bangs of Expectation’, Tom Smith’s crackers sparked a whole new Christmas custom, later evolving to include jokes, hats, gifts and jewellery.

Kids have dreamed about gifts in the run up to Christmas for centuries, although not all would wake up to toys on 25 December. For many, fruit was the typical treat. Historian Debby Brown notes ...

“Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow/ Will find it hard to sleep tonight.” Christmas is for kids, of course. But our culture’s Christmastime focus on children comes with a grave ...

Ahead are the best Christmas movies for kids and where to watch them. Apple TV+/Courtesy Everett Alongside co-director Peter Baynton, Charlie Mackesy brings his best-selling picture book to the ...

Regardless of the historical intricacies, December 25th firmly established itself as Christmas by the 4th century. Over time, the holiday absorbed diverse traditions, Christianising pagan and ...