Dawn French has said she “fakes jollity” at Christmas, despite fronting Mark & Spencer’s festive adverts for five years.

The Darkness penned their Christmas classic Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) after a drunken night out.

This year’s top Christmas commercials emphasize realism and relatable themes, moving away from fantasy to reflect real-life experiences and emotions. Major brands like Amazon, LEGO, Apple, and John ...

Myth and lore have surrounded the sacred hawthorn tree since ancient times, and respect for its supernatural associations is still strong in modern Ireland, writes Deanna O’Connor. In 1999, work was ...