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Listening to Christmas too early in the year is bad for you, expert confirms
A clinical psychologist says repeated listening to the same Christmas songs is bad for shoppers and employees.
'Jacob loves Christmas': Family plans early Christmas for 9-year-old cancer patient in hospital
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.
George Michael knew he was going to die, claims personal doctor
Simeon Niel-Asher treated the former Wham! singer for over 30 years.
Dixons Carphone says strong Black Friday helps post fifth year of rising Christmas sales
Sales of large screen TV across all of the 11 countries it operates in saw in beat festive forecasts.
High street hitch: Why retail sales plunged in December
Rising inflation and Black Friday sales saw shoppers keep their hands in their pockets over Christmas.
High street spending tumbles by the most in five years in December
Retail sales slow as inflation begins to build hitting household spending.
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers posts strong Christmas trading as it renovates estate
The pub group plans to refurbish around 300 pubs this year as it bids to win back customers.
Sainsbury's posts record Christmas week sales of more than £1bn
Sainsbury's says online orders and Black Friday sales at Argos boosted trading at the group.
Prosecco and roast beef helps Aldi post record Christmas sales figures
The discounter said new store openings and sales continue to grow at the German-owned business.
What is the Epiphany? Why some Christians are still celebrating the festive season
Customs involve immersing yourself in freezing cold water.
What is the Twelfth Night – and when do we have to take our Christmas decorations down?
The festive season is officially over.
Next warns on annual profit after Christmas sales fall
Retail bellwether Next warns that rising inflation will make it a tough year ahead on the high street.
British Airways 'mixed fleet' cabin crew to hold 48-hour strike over pay dispute, Unite says
The striking members had earlier planned the 48-hour walk out on Christmas and Boxing Day.
Portraits of lovable Battersea dogs who were left behind at Christmas
Getty Images photographer Dan Kitwood has taken portraits of some of the dogs who have were living at the rescue centre over the Christmas period.
Pro-Isis media group calls on lone wolves in Europe to turn New Year celebrations into mourning
The Nashir Media Foundation posted a series of graphical images with inflammatory messages on a Telegram channel.
Brrr... winter swimmers brave Europe's icy waters for annual Christmas dip
Dressed in festive attire, participants plunge into Europe's bitter waters in what has become a long-standing tradition.
US professor in 'white genocide' tweet scandal says he has university support
George Ciccariello-Maher sparked criticism after tweeting 'All I Want for Christmas is White Genocide'.
Taylor Swift surprises veteran fan, 96, with living room gig for Christmas
Cyrus Porter, a World War Two veteran, has seen Swift in concert twice.
Obama addresses US troops at Hawaii marine base, says serving as commander-in-chief a privilege
Obama was on his last visit as US president to Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Blake Shelton celebrates Christmas Eve with Gwen Stefani and her children
Ever since the couple began dating a year ago, Shelton has become very close with Stefani's children.
Miley Cyrus reveals Christmas gift from Liam Hemsworth on Instagram
In one of the photos, Cyrus and Hemsworth can be seen smiling for the camera wearing reindeer caps.
Prince George enjoys candy cane at Christmas day service with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The royal couple broke with tradition by spending the festive season with the Middleton family in Berkshire.
Christmas Eve, 1945: A love story about a British soldier and a German woman
This was a unique Christmas because for the first time since 1938, the entire world was at peace.
Pokemon Go's holiday event begins on Christmas Day with plenty of goodies
The announcement comes at the heels of Niantic's launch of the Apple Watch companion app for Pokemon Go.
Theresa May Christmas message: UK should forge a bold new role for itself in the world as it leaves the EU
The UK should work together with its international partners to promote trade, the prime minister said.
Record hot year 2016 rounds off with North Pole soaring back up to 0C at Christmas
Santa may be sweltering at the Pole as temperatures soar 26C higher than he is used to.
Google marks the joys of carol singing and the holiday season with its latest Doodle
It comes at a time when many are singing Christmas songs.
This Christmas, put your phone down and stop drunk-shaming people
Letting loose over the festive period has become headline news.
Want to be happy this Christmas? Avoid Facebook
Facebook presents a unrealistic view of other people's lives that will leave you feeling dissatisfied.
South Australian man lands in hospital after falling 5 metres from Christmas tree
According to an investigating officer, it is unclear whether the man had consumed alcohol or not.