But, as festive get-togethers vary from place to place - from Polish gatherings on Christmas Eve to Orthodox events on 7 January - so do traditions linked to romance and love. In the UK ...

More than 2,000 years after the birth of Jesus, the history of quintessentially Christmas traditions and holiday items can be traced back to pre-Christian practices and culture, also referred to ...

These are just some of the Christmas tree decoration traditions from around the world that put us Brits to shame in the creativity stakes, according to Celebrity Cruises. Here are the most ...