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

‘The cultural script for Christmas is loud, but ...

As I look ahead to Christmas this year, I feel that familiar cocktail of excitement and mild dread. The children are growing up fast now – and who knows how many more years of ‘magic’ we have left? La

IT’S all over town, Ada,” Mrs Francome declared, leaning forward with her basket. “Butter and bacon to be rationed once Christmas ends! “That’ll be just the start, mark my words.” “It’s already starte

HER phone pinged with the e-mail while she was lying on the beach. The Greek sun blazed down from – well, being a writer, it was second nature for Amy to think about how she would describe the blue sk

The Hollywood publicity machine was always eager for opportunities to keep its stars at the front of our minds, so what could be better than a festive photoshoot giving us a glimpse into their glamorous lifestyles?