How to say Merry Christmas in 8 different languages

The secret to enjoying a stress-free Christmas

A top life coach says learning to say no will result in a calmer December.

Things not to say to people who don’t celebrate Christmas

Not everyone loves listening to Mariah Carey on a loop...

There’s more than one way to sing Walking in the Air

Frightened Rabbit perform an alternative version of the classic Christmas song.

The fiendishly tricky Christmas song lyrics quiz

How well do you really know the words to Last Christmas?

'Wild swimming helps me process the grief of losing my son'

The benefits of cold water therapy.

Winter adventures are appealing, but an expert advises caution

Trips in winter require particular knowledge and skills.

The rescuers: Why volunteers risk their lives in mountain emergencies

Landward meets members of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.

‘Look for the light’ – practical tips to help you through another winter with SAD

Useful advice and tips to combat low moods at this time of year.

How you could be a binge drinker without even knowing

Binge drinking is classed as fewer units than many people may realise.

How chocolate biscuits and drama classes helped one man leave prison behind

The healing power of creativity.

'When people believe in you, it’s life-changing'

Author Graeme Armstrong revisits the man who helped turn his life around.

The 'breath-taking' display of US birds swept on to British soil

Recent storms have brought rare birds to our shores.

Six things we learned about Alan Cumming on Take the Floor (Spoiler: includes accordions)

The actor spoke to Take the Floor's Gary Innes.

How street gangs trap young men in a dangerous cycle of violence

The almost inescapable pull of life in a gang.

Why stylist Gok Wan believes there's no such thing as bad fashion

The fashion expert says we should stop following rules and do what feels right.

Is sending a CV still the right way to apply for a job?

They've been central to job applications for years, but are they worth it?

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