Christmas

Former president of the United States, Barack Obama surprised children at an after-school club in Washington DC dressed as Santa with a large sack of presents.

Being mindful of someone struggling with mental health is important at the best of times, but Christmas can bring its own extra layer of pressure. Here's what not to do.

A couple from Dubuque, Iowa, appealed to their Facebook followers to help them reunite with their adopted son. Just 24 hours later they were speaking with him over the phone.

Meat doesn't have to been the table centrepiece during the festive season, so try these Xmas food tips.

Royal couple give all 1,500 members of staff a Tesco Christmas pudding. Last year the desserts came form Fortnum and Mason- a much pricier present.

Christmas dinner is a tough time for the head chef. Follow these IBTimes UK top tips to save the day.

University College London's Twitter apology for White Christmas backlash sparks even angrier backlash against "snowflakes".

Over 1.8m older people are chronically lonely, and Christmas is no different. Here are five easy ways to help this festive season.

Madison and boyfriend Chris uploaded an innocent video of her parents surprising him with a car. The result was an unexpected onslaught of vicious racist abuse.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez reportedly won't be together during Christmas because of the Same Old Love singer's commitments with her family.

Miley Cyrus, The Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Pink, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith also made an appearnace on the latest episode of Carpool Karaoke.

London's Euston station will open its doors to 200 homeless people on Christmas, offering them dinner and a place to sleep.

Adult entertainment website Brazzers released a free Christmas single and (SFW) music video which tells the story of a jealous Mrs. Claus.

Twitter was left giggling after one account shared a photo of Christmas lights on palm trees in Italy - as the lights had a phallic effect.

A tweet by video streaming giant Netflix has divided opinion on the internet - was it funny or did it shame users?

Tyler Ketz is seen opening a zipper bag full of single dollar notes and tossing it over a balcony at the Mall of America, Minnesota.

Arabella Lewis-Smith paid for all 20 of her employees to go on a Christmas work outing to Spain's capital, Madrid.

More and more shoppers want to know that the diamonds they buy are not linked to human and environmental misery.

Calvin Klein underwear, among hoodies, fans and shoes impounded by UK officials.

Change.org petition for some of Manchester's rough sleepers to be housed over Christmas period rejected by university staff.

Relic believed to have come from Saint Nicholas confirmed as dating back to around time of his death in 343AD.

The festival request was discovered by a New Orleans politician who shared it on Facebook, asking people for advice on how to help the boy.

From hearing Santa swear to seeing presents in their parents' wardrobe - the stories that changed Christmas forever.

Prince George also sent a handwritten letter to Father Christmas ahead of the festive season with his first royal signature.

Here are some useful tips to ensure your business remains cash flow fit into 2018.

Hilary Clinton, Beyoncé and Serena Williams are some of fiercest female icons that can grace your Christmas tree thanks to this new company.

As we witness the greatest levels of displacement on record, here are some ways to help refugees during the festive season

The Civil Aviation Authority is warning drone buyers that they need to be aware of strict flying rules.

UK residents will breath a sigh of relief after the Met Office revealed the cold snap would easy over the weekend.

'Tis the season to be safe- a police station are putting out wanted advent adverts in the run up to Christmas. Social media absolutely loved it.