The festive season in medieval Christendom included many traditions that are not echoed in the current celebrations, and a few that are. Here are seven that capture the spirit of Christmas and New ...

THE UK must be home to hundreds, if not thousands, of Christmas markets – but having explored many across the UK, the South ...

The English carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a cumulative song, in which each verse builds upon the last, detailing the increasingly elaborate gifts that a "true love" has given to the singer.

During the winter months, this city break destination is a real-life winter wonderland thanks to its snowy weather. With Jet2 ...

Giles Gasper receives funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, UK and the Leverhulme Trust, UK. The festive season in medieval Christendom included many traditions that are not echoed in ...

Jet2 is launching three new routes to a city break destination that's popular this time of year thanks to its snowy weather ...

Diane Watt has received funding from the AHRC, British Academy and Leverhulme Trust. The experience of a Christmas in many countries today owes a great deal to the modern era. The Christmas tree, ...

Sparkling photos & festive fun from Saxony, Germany’s holiday gem Caption: The carousel in the main train station ...

Journal Editorial Report: The year’s worst from Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn, Mary O’Grady, Dan Henninger and Paul Gigot. Images: AFP/Getty Images/Zuma Press Composite: Mark Kelly We’ve twisted Christmas ...

Germany transforms into a winter wonderland during Christmas season, and while cities like Berlin and Munich grab most headlines, the country's smaller towns offer something truly magical. Picture ...