In the United States, with coronavirus confirmed to have infected every state in the nation and people advised to stay inside their homes, some have taken to social media to suggest putting up Christmas lights to bring cheer to neighbourhoods. And this spirit is taking hold in parts of the UK, too, with many taking up the idea in the [...]
The new James Bond film, starring Daniel Craig as 007 for the final time, will now be in cinemas in the run up to Christmas 2020 after its release date was delayed by seven months amid coronavirus concerns. Producers of "No Time to Die" said they had moved the release until November after "careful consideration and [...]
We have no time for the bah-humbug types who bemoan the early splash of Christmas in shops and online. We would much rather they keep their opinions to themselves. It really isn’t hurting anyone and actually brings joy to those who revel in the Christmas build-up. It is with those Scrooges in mind that we [...]
The White House History has released its 40th annual White House Christmas tree ornament for 2020 honouring President John F. Kennedy. The design used is based on Aaron Shikler's portrait of JFK, symbolic of his unfinished presidency, which hangs in the White House in Washington D.C.
Heidi Thomas, creator and writer of hit BBC drama series "Call the Midwife", has revealed this year's Christmas special will be staying in familiar surroundings. Previous festive specials have taken viewers to such locations as the Outer Hebrides and South Africa, but Thomas told RadioTimes.com that for 2020: "We're staying in Poplar." The last time [...]
British star Keira Knightley is leading the cast of Christmas comedy film "Silent Night", which reportedly begins principal photography in the UK next week. The story revolves around an extended family having Christmas dinner together in a country gathering. Among those also appearing in the festive movie are Roman Griffin Davis, Matthew Goode, Lucy Punch [...]
Personal letters by celebrated author Charles Dickens are to go on display for the first time later this year. The 25 unpublished letters are part of a large collection of manuscripts, books and personal items from his library that have been acquired by The Charles Dickens Museum in London from an American collector at a reported cost [...]
Edinburgh's Christmas Market will remain in Princes Street Gardens for the next two years, despite calls for it to be moved amid complaints it was taking over and damaging the city centre park. The market will stay at the same site until operator Underbelly completes its contract in 2021/2022. Officials said it would use feedback from a [...]
The Netflix animation "Klaus" has won Best Animation at the British Academy Awards in London - triumphing over such box office big hitters as "Toy Story 4" and "Frozen 2". “Klaus”, the first original animated feature film released by Netflix, has also been nominated for an Academy award stateside. The Spanish-made cartoon about the origins of [...]
Reading storybooks opens a child’s imagination in a precious way. It introduces them to new worlds, to feats of heroism to admire, to despicable behaviour to avoid, to characters that might just become true and trusted friends. In this age of hand-held gadgets and seemingly endless new technology, we at How to Christmas very much [...]