Christmas

Your guide to having a slightly rubbish 1980s Christmas

NOSTALGIC for the Christmas of your childhood? Here’s how to recreate your limited entertainment options and other disappointments of the era.

32-year-old man secretly hoping The Snowman ends differently this time

A GROWN man watching The Snowman for the millionth time has got his fingers crossed for a happy ending.

How to pretend you're gutted about not seeing family this Christmas

ARE you thrilled that the pandemic has got you out of spending Christmas with your family but don't want to look like a heartless bastard? Here's how to pretend you're incredibly sad about it.

Britain divided between people who hate family Christmases and idiots

THE UK is divided 50-50 between people who would prefer to spend Christmas day alone or with trusted friends, and idiots who thrive on the stress the day brings.

Weird Christmas traditions your in-laws think are totally normal

EVERYONE does Christmas differently, but some in-laws really push the f**king envelope. Here are some of their bizarre traditions to expect.

Parents replicate school 'Christmas fayre' with massive bag of Haribo and £50 to the PTA

PARENTS missing out on the joy of the school Christmas fayre this year are recreating the experience by stuffing their kids with sweets and giving away 50 quid.

All the worst relatives still coming

ALL your nicest and most generous relatives will not see you at Christmas because of Covid fears while all the worst dickheads are still coming. 

Thoughtful husband reminds wife she needs to buy presents for his family too

A CARING family man has thoughtfully given his wife a list of his relatives to choose, purchase and wrap presents for.

Cash vs gifts: a teenager's guide to screwing the maximum value out of relatives

IT’S the dilemma for any teenager at Christmas: you want cash, but know you can con aunties into spending more on a gift. Rip them off more effectively with our guide.

The middle class parent's guide to writing a smug Christmas card

MIDDLE class parents are masters of showing off in passive-aggressive ways. Here’s how to write a self-congratulatory card this Christmas.