Evergreens like fir, holly, ivy, and mistletoe that thrived in winter despite the darkness and the cold were favourite decorations for the Christmas season. Illustration by Birket Foster for the ...

MANY of us will be taking down our Christmas decorations over the next couple of days. Storing your festive gear properly can prevent damage and make it last for years to come. Here are simple and ...

The decorations, which were traditionally put up on Christmas Eve, used to stay out until February 2 (the end of Candlemas). This used to be the official end of Christmas in Medieval England.

When to take down Christmas decorations is a common debate, with some taking them down on Boxing Day, and others waiting until the New Year. For some, removing the decorations is a sign of a fresh ...

After the thrill of Christmas Day, many of us feel a New Year's compulsion to spruce up our homes and dismantle all the festive decorations. However, some households prefer to bask in the glow of ...

it is still seen as the point when many people take down their Christmas decorations for the year to avoid bad luck. It all comes from a medieval notion that decorations left up after a certain point ...

Mentally, you may still be feeding off the festive high, refusing to let your Christmas flame burn out ... to start thinking about taking down the decorations and kicking your fir to the curb ...

CHRISTMAS is over for another year, leaving many to wonder when is the best time to take festive decorations down. The decision is down to you when it comes to packing up the tinsel and the tree.

Brits spend £50 million a year on Christmas decorations, so why not tap into the nation’s festive obsession? Retro ornaments could bring in some holiday cash. An artificial Christmas trees can ...