Christmas

20% of office workers would hook up with someone at their office Christmas party. But 1 in 10 admit they caught an STI from a coworker or know someone who has.

Keynsham Winter Festival surprised residents on Friday 24 November when its festive fairground lit up to reveal an x-rated design.

Pampered pooches can also expect to unwrap bottles of dog-friendly wine and even cologne on 25 December.

As Christmas approaches, British parents are being warned that some cutting-edge children's toys could easily be hijacked by cybercriminals – and urged to take precautions.

The Santa Winter Games 2017 have been cancelled due to multiple construction projects in Gällivare, Swedish Lapland, which made the gathering of Father Christmases difficult.

The sale of smartwatches aimed at children has been outlawed in Germany. But such devices aren't the first toys that experts have warned parents against

The US president's campaign team has rolled out Yule-themed MAGA hats embroidered with lights. Trump announced his tax plan would be his "Christmas gift" to America

The organisation says forcing young girls to hug relatives will give them the wrong ideas about consent.

France consumers have been warned of a foie gras shortage ahead of Christmas, which means prices will rocket. The French are only just coming out of a butter crisis.

Father Desmond O'Donnell of the Cleenish parish has called on his congregation to abandon the word "Christmas" and replace it with something else.

Greenpeace released an alternative Coca-Cola Christmas advert to highlight the vast amount of plastic waste that ends up in the oceans every year.

The bakery giant's advent calendar may have been criticised, but the Gospel of John in particular is full of references to Christ as a foodstuff.

Callan Fabian's condition had caused his skin to harden. His joints were locked in place and he was unable to roll over without help.

From drinking too much to stand in a corner on your own: What to do and not do at your work's Christmas do.

Here's a list of all the trending advent calendars this season - whether it's because they're innovative or come with a ridiculous price tag.

British bakery powerhouse Greggs has apologised for replacing the Son of God with a bargain pork pastry in a Christmas promotional image.

Greggs, the UK's biggest bakery chain, has launched an advent calendar for the first time. It will be filled with tokens to be redeemed in-store throughout the festive period.

Marks & Spencer switches off Christmas songs and Asda introduces daily festive-free hour to relieve staff from jingle hell

A clinical psychologist says repeated listening to the same Christmas songs is bad for shoppers and employees.

Jacob Thompson who was just 5 years old when he was detected with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma has limited time left, his family said.

Simeon Niel-Asher treated the former Wham! singer for over 30 years.

Sales of large screen TV across all of the 11 countries it operates in saw in beat festive forecasts.

Rising inflation and Black Friday sales saw shoppers keep their hands in their pockets over Christmas.

Retail sales slow as inflation begins to build hitting household spending.

The pub group plans to refurbish around 300 pubs this year as it bids to win back customers.

Sainsbury's says online orders and Black Friday sales at Argos boosted trading at the group.

The discounter said new store openings and sales continue to grow at the German-owned business.

Customs involve immersing yourself in freezing cold water.

The festive season is officially over.

Retail bellwether Next warns that rising inflation will make it a tough year ahead on the high street.