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Festive Dining: 10 Christmas Feasts from Across the Globe

A global tour of Christmas cuisine unfolds through ten festive feasts, each showcasing tradition and cultural stories that bring holiday tables around the world to life.

Pop, Bang, and Snap: The History of Christmas Crackers

A cheerful exploration of Christmas crackers, tracing their Victorian origins, colourful evolution, and enduring place in holiday celebrations.

Counting Down with Chocolate: The Advent Calendar Story

Discover the history of the chocolate Advent calendar, tracing its origins, evolution and charm.

Fairytale Foundations: The Tale of the Gingerbread House

Why do we make gingerbread houses, and where did they come from? Discover the amazing story behind one of our most popular Christmas traditions.

Candy Canes Unwrapped: The Sweet Tale Behind Their Shape

Why do we eat candy canes, and where did they come from? Discover the amazing story behind one of the most well-known Christmas treats.

From Meat to Sweet: The Curious History of Mince Pies

Why do we eat mince pies, and where did they come from? Discover the amazing story behind one of our fondest Christmas traditions.

Lucky Bites: The Tradition of Hiding Coins in Christmas Pudding

Why did people put coins in Christmas pudding? Discover the amazing story behind one of the oldest Christmas traditions.

Around the World in 12 Cupcakes: Global Flavours for National Cupcake Day

Take a tasty trip across continents with 12 globally inspired cupcakes, from British sticky toffee to Japanese matcha and American s’mores.

Why Turkey Took the Christmas Crown: The Story Behind the Feast

Why do we eat turkey at Christmas? Discover the incredible story behind our traditional Christmas Day feast.