UK Christmas World Archive

How to Make…The perfect Christmas Cake!

It may still seem like Christmas is a long way off but in fact it is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to be making your Christmas cake. The key to a truly scrumptious Christmas cake is making it well in advance and ‘feeding’ it regularly with brandy or rum if you prefer (if you are wanting to keep the cake alcohol free, freshly squeezed orange juice makes a lovely alternative!)

Deck The Halls With Boughs of Holly… or Poinsettia!

There are certain plants which we associate with Christmas – and it would seem crazy to hear of them or see them any other time of the year! Plants symbolise new life and hope, something which goes hand in hand with celebrating Christmas. However, there is more to the story behind these plants: where their traditions originated from and how they have ‘evolved’ to fit into modern day life.

Ideas & Inspiration

Recipes For Traditional Non-Alcoholic Christmas Drinks

Just because you are the designated driver or have several children in the house at Christmas, doesn’t mean that you should miss out on enjoying a wonderful winter warmer.

A Guide to Recycling Your Seasonal Decorations

Christmas often turns out to be an incredibly expensive time of year; but not everything that you purchase has to be thrown away after the festivities. There are many different decorations and seasonal trimmings that can be used throughout the year for various different purposes. Here’s a guide on how to recycle your decorations and make the most of your trinkets and trimmings. 

Ideas & Inspiration

What's Your Favourite Festive Tipple?

Some of the previous articles have been about keeping children happy and occupied in the run up to Christmas – who said that us adults can’t have a bit of fun? You may be the host of a Christmas party where guests need to be impressed or may just want to curl up in front of the fire on a cold, December evening. Mulled wine is probably the most popular Christmas beverage, but delve into your liquor cupboard to make these festive drinks and you will be keeping your guests (and yourself!) merry all winter.

What do Reindeer Get up to the Rest of the Year?

Do you ever wonder what Santa’s reindeer do for the rest of the year, when the Christmas rush is over? Santa’s reindeer have the crucial job of pulling the sleigh – which we all know is very heavy! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and of course, Rudolph, are only employed on Christmas Eve. So, what do they get up to during the rest of the year? And how interesting are these creatures?