Christmas

Now you've got a baby, it's officially acceptable to be as excited as a 6-year-old this December.

Christmas is one of our favourite times of year, and once you've got kids, suddenly it feels fine to act like a child again. Present shopping brings with it a positive yelp of joy, as opposed to a begrudged sigh, and everyone wants to be at your house this year. A baby's first Christmas...

Christmas lights are already twinkling in the streets, while Christmas markets and outdoor ice rinks are in full swing. There is no doubt that the season is upon us.

But while our high streets are all decorated early with ulterior motives (yes, they want you in the shops, people), are there rules for when you should deck the halls of your actual home?

Plenty of people have...

Christmas may still seem a long way away (unless you're one of those people who's already counting down the days!), but it pays to start planning now.

Last year, families spent around £820 on Christmas typically, previous research from VoucherCodes and the Centre of Retail Research suggests. Many households will have put their Christmas on credit – but with some planning ahead, it...

Ever wondered why your child enjoys Christmas boxes and wrapping paper more than presents?

Dr Shona Goodall, a clinical psychologist at Sheffield Children's Hospital who has appeared on Channel 4's Secret Life of 4 Year Olds, says: "Many of us have spent a small fortune on Christmas presents only for our toddlers to seemingly push them aside in favour of the cardboard boxes or...

When you've got a large family and they're not all celebrating Christmas under one roof, how do you tell some of them you won't be spending the big day with them?

Breaking such undesirable festive news can be tough, particularly if it's the first time you've been apart for Christmas. But circumstances change – people meet new partners and want to spend Christmas with them instead of...