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Are you looking to discover a day out filled with the finest mulled wine and delicious festive treats? Or perhaps you’re on the hunt to find a unique, hand crafted gift for somebody special? If the answer is yes to the above then you have come to the right place. Here at Christmas Tree World we have scoured the towns and cities across the UK for the very best Christmas experiences, whether it's a Dickensian...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays, festive foodies! As the holiday season approaches, have you ever wondered why a certain finger-lickin' fast-food feast has become an essential Christmas tradition for many in Japan?

Yes, you guessed it right – we're talking about the finger-lickin' good Kentucky Fried Chicken, better known as KFC!

From fascinating cultural influences to brilliant marketing strategies, we'll unravel why this American fast-food chain has found its place on the Japanese Christmas table. We can't promise you won't crave a bargain bucket of fried chicken by the end of this guide.

We love good festive food and drink, whether this be fanciful spiced fruit, or just plain old turkey wrapped in more turkey stuffed with cranberry sauce – whatever the dish we are more than happy to oblige. So where can you find the best festive fare in your town? Check out our list of some of the best places to grab those delectable treats you waited all year for… Costa Caramel Fudge Hot Chocolate...

Okay it may not even be December yet, but the days are getting darker, the clouds are getting greyer, and against the miserable backdrop there is that extraordinary feeling of festivity in the air... You might have thought of knocking together a few recipes come Christmas Eve, but everyone knows that’s just asking for a whole host of unnecessary stress come the Big Day. So save yourself the hassle and

Whilst real, live Christmas trees are great for bringing true tradition into your home, artificial Christmas trees... have sky-rocketed in popularity over the years – and it’s no wonder why. They’re less messy, can be used for years and years and, perhaps most importantly, are much safer than their real counterpart. Artificial trees on the Christmas Tree World site are all designed to be fully fire-retardant,

It’s finally December which means it is time to break out the Christmas tunes. We all have our own Christmas music guilty pleasures, whether that is Wham's Last Christmas or Mariah Carey’s All I want for Christmas. To help inspire your playlist, here is the ultimate Christmas Tree World Christmas music guide, they are sure to get you all in the festive spirit:

1. White Christmas  - Bing Crosby...

We love artificial Christmas trees and all things Christmas but we all celebrate the season in different ways and have our own traditions. So here is a look at some of the different Christmas tree traditions across the globe.

Australia...

In the UK Christmas is traditionally thought of with snow and wintry weather, in Australia it is the height of summer. Instead of decorating a fir tree, many Australians

We know that part of the fun of Christmas is all those lovely gifts, tempting food and glittering Christmas tree decorations – even the most charitable of us appreciate the more commercial side of Christmas alongside the truly important meanings... But we know that when you have little ones running around, it can all get a little too focused on the Playstation 4s, bulging Christmas stockings and mountains

We all know how Christmas came to be one of the most wonderful times of the year. Many of us will be putting our nativity scenes up and topping our artificial Christmas trees... with angels in a matter of weeks in recognition of where Christmas all began, and, no matter how much all children look forward to ripping open their presents on Christmas morning, the true origins ring true amongst the food,

Jack Frost’s nipping at your fingers and Christmas telly is eeking onto the scene; it’s official, the most exciting time of the year is almost here! And just in case those nay-sayers are stating that you can’t get excited until December 1st, we’re bringing you 7 categorical observations that tell us Christmas is practically upon us! If you have any suggestions of your own, please feel free to let us...