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Christmas Articles

‘Santa Safe’ film list published by the BBFC

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The BBFC has published a list of ‘Santa Safe’ films that focus on the origin story of Father Christmas.  All films watched and...

‘Please put us on your Christmas list and help people with...

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People across Wales are being urged to ‘put Alzheimer’s Society Cymru on their Christmas list’ as the charity seeks to ensure no one affected...

Biggins saves Christmas as he accepts the role of Santa for...

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Variety, the Children's Charity, has inducted the legendary Christopher Biggins in the role of Santa Claus to spread the word about their work and...

BRITS SHUN TRADITION AHEAD OF SCALED BACK CHRISTMAS

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Restrictions on celebrations mean Christmas day will look very different for many. With the majority of Brits (81%) having a scaled-back Christmas dinner, food lovers are...

PARENTS LOOK TO ‘A CHRISTMAS INVESTMENT’ GIFT AS RESEARCH REVEALS £760m...

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One in five (18%) gifts to children predicted to be wasted this Christmas, equating to £63 per child More than three-quarters (79%) are...

Seven Indulgent recipes for the ultimate Christmas brunch

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Looking for the perfect Christmassy way to start your day in spectacular style? We’ve created the best recipes for breakfast and brunch over the...

Dathlu’r Nadolig gyda Charolau yn eich cartref

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Ar draws Prydain bydd cynifer o bobl yn colli eu Cyngerdd neu Wasanaeth Carolau traddodiadol. Fodd bynnag gallwch ddal i fwynhau cerddoriaeth y Nadolig...

A Christmas Carol Celebration in your home

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Across the UK so many people will miss their traditional Carol Concert or Service. However Christmas music and those well-loved carols can be enjoyed...

1 in 3 Welsh Households Will Embrace Zoom for a Covid-Safe...

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PLUS Top 5 Tips on How to  Make the Best of Zoom this Christmas... just like the Royals Zoom Fairy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqUQ0rQKB0o&feature=youtu.be With only three households able to form a festive...

Make Christmas TV educational – top films to watch children

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Do your children want to spend the festive holiday sprawled on the sofa watching Christmas films? Don’t despair: those old familiar favourites can be educational. Yes,...

Cosiest Christmas homes to holiday in this winter for a change...

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Let’s be honest, we’re all getting a bit bored of staring at the same four walls, and whilst Christmas is usually a time to spend...

SECOND-HAND BRITS SPEND £200 LESS ON XMAS GIFTS

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BRITS will spend an average of £200 LESS on Christmas presents this year – and will buy more second-hand gifts than ever before, a study shows.    The uncertainty brought by...

Christmas Fine, Mistletoe and Whine: How your festive lights could get...

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Some people may argue that decorating your home for Christmas should be a crime, but research has revealed that you could actually end up getting fined...

Jingle Bell Block: What’s hindering your broadband this Christmas?

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Nick Baker, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says:  "This Christmas we will be more reliant on our broadband than ever, as many families keep in touch...

This Giving Tuesday, give carers a helping hand at Christmas

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Give carers a helping hand this Christmas   For many of us, the festive season is a time for giving and sharing, which is why we're...

Google x YouGov Story:64% of Brits would support Christmas without other...

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New research reveals 66% of Brits accept Christmas 2020 will be different from other years with 71% willing to go without normal Christmas traditionsThere'll...

ONE IN TWO FLATSHARERS WILL SPEND CHRISTMAS AWAY FROM FAMILY IF...

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New data from 5,490 flatshares1from SpareRoom reveals almost half of flatsharers (47%) will be staying in their shared property this Christmas if Covid-19 restrictions...

The Fairytale of Edits

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A change from my album review this month is a discussion on The Pogues hit featuring Kirsty MacColl The Fairytale of New York which...

Virtual Retail-ity: Five Online Christmas Shopping Experiences

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Christmas shopping cancelled? Think again. Thanks to technology, it’s now possible for you to visit all kinds of brick-and-mortar retailers directly from the comfort...

Morrisons gives 10% discount to Care Workers, the Armed Forces, Veterans,...

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MORRISONS OFFERS EMERGENCY SERVICE WORKERS 10% OFF ALL GROCERIES - Blue Light Card holders eligible for 10% discount on their shopping -- Available to those in...

Two-Week Virtual Christmas Fayre to Raise Funds for Charity

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A two-week virtual Christmas fayre is taking place to raise much-needed funds for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity. The event has been set up to...

Schoolchildren asked to design First Minister’s Christmas card

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The winning card will be sent to the Queen and US President-elect Joe Biden First Minister Mark Drakeford is asking budding young artists to enter...

Cyfle i blant ysgol ddylunio cerdyn Nadolig y Prif Weinidog

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Bydd y cerdyn buddugol yn cael ei anfon at y Frenhines ac Arlywydd Etholedig yr Unol Daleithiau, Joe Biden Mae Mark Drakeford, y Prif Weinidog,...

Toybox Appeal

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Residents across Carmarthenshire are being asked to help make a child’s Christmas by donating online to those less fortunate. The message comes as Carmarthenshire County...

Welsh food feature – customers urged to support local with a...

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Support local with a Welsh Christmas feast Christmas in Wales this year is going to be very different to other years.  Many consumers have also rediscovered...

REVEALED: Festive staycations up to 420% more expensive than weekend breaks...

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New research reveals festive staycations are up to 420% more expensive than a weekend in JanuaryAnalysis of nine UK holiday resorts shows ALL stays...

Great Holiday Celebration Ideas in 2020

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The holiday season is fast approaching and preparations are already underway despite most households witnessed a break with tradition in 2020 to keep themselves...

Children’s charity launches Virtual Santa’s Grotto

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The Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity has launched its first ever Virtual Santa's Grotto.   From Friday 5 December 2020, children across Wales will be...

Here are 10 Virtual Events to Enjoy This Christmas

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With this Christmas looking somewhat different from usual, virtual events are one way that families around the world are experiencing the magic of the...

Comedian Jo Brand urges people in Wales to express themsELVES for...

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Check out these five ways to raise a smile (and funds) to support Alzheimer’s Society. It’s been a tough year for many, but Alzheimer’s Society...

New research – Christmas shopping 2020

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Over half of people in the UK are worried about affording Christmas - research reveals 35% do not have any festive savings and almost 40%...

Seven Christmas market recipes to recreate at home

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It’s official: Manchester's annual Christmas Markets have been cancelled. But that doesn't mean the festive fun is postponed till next year. Far from it.  Christmas...

7.3 MILLION BRITS PLANNING A CARBON NEUTRAL CHRISTMAS

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One in seven Brits are being eco-conscious this year with a carbon neutral Christmas Many are shunning a traditional Christmas, with just over...

Santa success at Cynheidre

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SUCCESSFUL VISIT FOR SANTA The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway at Cynheidre are celebrating a successful visit by Santa for a full weekend of seasonal...

Wales Women’s side donate gifts to Age Cymru

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Wales Women’s side donate gifts to Age Cymru The Wales Women’s Rugby League side have donated 29 boxes of gifts to the Age Cymru Christmas...

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service wishes you a...

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Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service wishes you a Safe and Merry Christmas 2019  This time of year can be a very busy...

Council disability service to showcase handmade gifts at Christmas Fayre

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Neath Port Talbot Council’s employment and training service for adults with disabilities is set to host a Christmas Fayre this Friday (22nd November). The Neath...

Give a Gift Christmas Appeal/Apêl Nadolig Anfonwch Anrheg

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Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has launched its annual Christmas Give a Gift Appeal. The Give...

When is the Best time to buy your real Christmas Tree?

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The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) says it's fine to buy your tree from December 1 onwards, but the middle of the season,...

Macaulay Culkin surprises viewers with a return to Kevin McCallister- in...

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Home Alone is one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time and has entertained families for over 25 years. The star of...

Half of Designated Drivers Consume Double the Drink-Drive Limit at Christmas

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New research from Inchcape reveals that half of designated drivers could be consuming more than double the legal drink drive limit on Christmas day...

No sleigh, no way: population of Wales needed to deliver world’s...

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Santa’s sleigh needs to travel at over 13 million mph to deliver the world’s presents in one night It would take over 12,000...

REVEALED: Netflix Originals disrupt top 10 favourite Christmas movie list

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BRITS DITCH DVD’S IN FAVOUR OF STREAMING SITES THIS CHRISTMAS   Almost three quarters of Brits will shun DVDs in favour of streaming sites for...

‘Keep your cool at Christmas,’ says Joyce

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Assembly member Joyce Watson is backing a campaign to crackdown on retail rudeness. As the final weekend before Christmas approaches, shopworkers’ union Usdaw is reminding...

Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway open days in 2019

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EXTENDED NUMBER OF RUNNING DAYS IN 2019 Building on the success of its open days in 2018 the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway at Cynheidre...

Swansea Last minute shopping! Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Shopping Guide.

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Despite best efforts to buy stocking fillers well in advance, chances are that last-minute shopping simply cannot be avoided this year (again). Instead of...

HUNDREDS OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS DELIVERED TO MONMOUTH CHILDRENS CHARITY

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Hundreds of gifts, donated by generous St David’s Cardiff shoppers, were provided to Home Start in Monmouth this week as part of the centre’s...

CAPESTONE TO SUPPLY 160,000 TURKEYS TO M&S THIS CHRISTMAS

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Pembrokeshire turkey farmer celebrates 20 years of partnership with M&S this Christmas *     Pembrokeshire-based M&S supplier, Capestone, has been working around the clock to supply...

48 Years of Christmas Presents: But Which Year Was Most Expensive?

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With Christmas just around the corner, parents are thinking about how much it'll cost to fulfil their children's Christmas lists. But how has this...

Welsh traditions are key for a holly jolly Christmas

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Research reveals traditional customs are still at the heart of a Welsh Christmas  It seems the nation’s love for a traditional Welsh Christmas knows no...