Xmas

Gay Meat and Guns

Scott Capurro | Posted 17.02.2013 | UK Comedy
Scott Capurro

When I was in California in July, my sister showed me her gun. She lives in a wealthy, predominately white suburb, and she keeps the gun polished and loaded to defend herself and her family against lunatics who also have guns.

Parents Need to Gift Themselves With a Real 'Call of Duty' This Festive Season!

Rob Blakeman | Posted 26.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Rob Blakeman

Consider if you could never see your children play football or swim how you would feel? Yet thousands of us don't bother to do these things or do so less and less. So you have a choice. If not for your sake then for little David's or Brittany's sake-do the right thing and put a limit on Game Station time equalled by activity play time.

Instagram's Most Festive Photos

Huffington Post UK | Posted 28.12.2012 | UK

The tinsel is tousled and it's bare again beneath the tree, but despite the droopy decorations there's still family gatherings, cracker pulling and pr...

Why Die Hard Is the Best Christmas Movie of All Time

Tom Ward | Posted 22.02.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Tom Ward

Die Hard is no cuddly, warm, PG Christmas movie, full of zany kids and 'what-are-they-like!' family arguments, instead, it offers a much more nuanced and realistic view of the holidays.

Weekend (Before Christmas) Shopping: Great Gifts and Generally Cool Stuff

Sarah McGiven | Posted 20.02.2013 | UK Style
Sarah McGiven

If any of you still have the unenviable task of buying Christmas presents left to check off your seasonal to do list, this little gift guide might well come in handy.

An Alternative Christmas (Drinking) Menu

Ryan Cheti | Posted 18.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Ryan Cheti

I've stressed before the need to try and fit the right drink to the occasion. Falling back on a default serve is even more of a waste at Christmas - and it's essential to remove as much stress from the day as possible.

A Weird History of Christmas, Part Two - Who on Earth is Santa?!

Greg Jenner | Posted 17.02.2013 | Home
Greg Jenner

St Nick was said to secretly give gifts of cash to those in need, thereby making him the Patron Saint of children, sailors and prostitutes... which is a slightly worrying combination that would no doubt have caused a lot of finger-pointing in the ancient offices of BBC Newsnight.

Get Your Geek on This Christmas!

Belinda Parmar | Posted 13.02.2013 | UK Tech
Belinda Parmar

It's that time of year. Frost is in the air and mince pies are in the oven. Bells are ringing. Tills are ringing louder. The big day is fast approaching and we're well aware that Santa's sleigh is practically full. But since we've been extra-specially nice this year, I'm sure he's got time to listen to a few late requests...

A Weird History of Christmas, Part One - Christ's Birthday or Roman Carnival?

Greg Jenner | Posted 15.02.2013 | Home
Greg Jenner

All things considered, the modern Christmas is pretty bizarre. However, this is entirely in keeping with tradition - as far as we can tell, Yuletide has always been a curious head-scratcher. For the historian like me, teasing out what Christmas used to be like, and why it even exists, is a blooming nightmare.

Just Another Manic Cyber Monday': Parcels And Christmas Preparations

Simon Veale | Posted 10.02.2013 | UK
Simon Veale

In the run-up to Christmas, the ability to visit digital stores is of real benefit to those many individuals who find themselves with lots of things to buy but not enough time to pop to the shops on their local high street.

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Walking In A Winter Wonderland, Lapland UK Opens For Christmas

HuffingtonPost.com | Elliot Wagland | Posted 14.12.2012 | UK Lifestyle

If you, like us, love all things Christmassy, then make sure you pay a visit to the magical Lapland UK this festive season. Opening its doors to "Big ...

Army Granted Extra Five Days Holiday Over Christmas

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.02.2013 | UK

The British Army has been granted an extra five days holiday this Christmas in recognition of their hard work during 2012. Defence officials have o...

Keeping Your Retail Business Secure Over Xmas

Daley James Francis | Posted 19.01.2013 | UK
Daley James Francis

What isn't fun is the knowledge that the Christmas period is also the time of the year that intruders and thieves get their kicks. They stand to make a killing in the holiday season from your hard-earned goods, as they believe that the eggnog and turkey will have you a little lazy in your security measures.

Body Fat Peril, Can You Enjoy a Hearty Christmas Guilt Free?

Rob Blakeman | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Rob Blakeman

Did you know that statistically on average all of us gain a pound a year from the age of 28 onwards - for the rest of our lives?

I Wanna Do Right but Not Right Now!

Dr. Claire Kehoe | Posted 14.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Dr. Claire Kehoe

It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that any steps you take now to continue to eat well and healthily will amount to nothing come the 25 December. After all, if you know you are going to overindulge over Christmas, resisting the temptations around you seems like a drop in the ocean.

WATCH: How To Wrap A Cat For Christmas

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 07.12.2011 | UK

How To Wrap A Cat is a Christmas video of pet perfection as this patient moggy gets parcelled up in wrapping paper, blissfully unaware that he is abou...

Tree Bien! Fashion Designers Square Up For The Most Stylish Christmas Tree

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 06.12.2011 | UK

Decorating the tree can bring out a highly competitive Christmas spirit. Colour coordinating baubles that were sometime 'du jour' are considered a fes...

Have We Lost the Spirit of Christmas?

BritChick Paris | Posted 04.02.2012 | UK Lifestyle
BritChick Paris

Isn't it time stop being "bah humbug", open our hearts and homes to people we love and enjoy the moment. That moment is all too soon gone - and sometimes the people who are there also.

Santa Clause Is Running To Town

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | Posted 03.12.2011 | UK

Around 1600 charity runners dressed as Santa Claus took part in the Disability Snowport UK fun run in Battersea Park. The 6 kilometre run raises f...

Ho No! Santa Attacked As Youths Pull Beard And Smash Glasses

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 29.11.2011 | UK

A Santa was attacked by a group of youths as he took a break from his festive role at a grotto in Stoke, it has been reported. Grabbing at his fake...

Mild Christmas Weather 'Could Lead To More Drink Drivers'

PA | Posted 28.11.2011 | UK

Possible mild festive weather could lead to a resurgence of the drink-driver this Christmas, the AA has warned. Severe snow disruption during the p...

Weekend Shopping: DIY Nail Art (For Even The Most Cack-Handed)

Sarah McGiven | Posted 25.01.2012 | UK Style
Sarah McGiven

Thanks to the likes of Sharmadean Reid, founder of WAH Nails, and Sophy Robson, creator of the legendary 'Eek' show nails for Giles and TopShop Unique's Dalmation design, nail art has come out from between the chicken shops and international phone card stores to take its place in the beauty spotlight.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

Philip Hepple | Posted 22.01.2012 | UK Comedy
Philip Hepple

If you have been conscious recently you will in no doubt realise that Christmas is a-coming.