In Defence of Rubbish Christmas Decorations
A gently nostalgic essay lamenting the loss of terrible old Christmas decorations – paper chains, ceiling tinsel, Santa door posters – and what it says about how we traded messy joy for tasteful aesthetics.
All I Want for Christmas Is a Risk Assessment
Once you describe Santa’s job to an HR department, the entire operation collapses under the weight of policy, training, and paperwork.
The Season of Ding-Dong and Disaster
In our house, the Ring doorbell is less a piece of technology and more a summoning spell for chaos, featuring one adult shih-poo, one cockerpoo puppy, and an unhealthy interest in USB cables.
The November Armistice: A Ceasefire in the Christmas Wars
Britain’s annual ‘too early for Christmas?’ row gets a peace plan. Meet the November Armistice: a light-on, tree-off truce that respects Remembrance, permits cosy pre-heating, and saves the big sparkle for December—while, obviously, Mariah Carey is already defrosting on the...
The History of Dwighty’s Frankly Bizarre New Year Traditions
Step into the whimsical world of Dwight Warner’s New Year traditions, from queuing for nothing to dandelion clock countdowns and Mystery Box resolutions. Celebrate the absurd and start 2025 with a smile!
The 12 Mistakes of Christmas: Festive Fiascos We Never Learn From
From drinking too much Baileys to untangling last year’s fairy lights, discover the 12 mistakes of Christmas we repeat every year and why they make the season unforgettable.