Three women share their stories of festive singing

We owe much to the Victorian figures determined to resurrect the joy of Christmas through music. Andrew Green charts how carol collectors have shaped the way the world celebrates

You might be surprised to learn that there are more ghost sightings on Christmas Eve than there are at Halloween, so what better time for a ghost hunt? The festive season has always been favoured by l

ONE of the loveliest times in the year is the celebration of Christmas. In the church, the most popular Christmas services are those which are held on Christmas Eve. Many of those who go along are not

The Church of the Nativity still moves millions of people to tears and represents the power of hope. It is why, says the Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie, we flock to our local church at Christmas, no matter how far removed it may seem

From gleaming presents to inebriating parties, discover five artists’ interpretations of the festive season