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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 side.

Odd scene of Halloween pumpkins and Christmas lights

The Great British Limbo: Navigating the Awkward Post-Bonfire, Pre-Christmas Twilight Zone

Discover the quirks of British life in November, as we navigate the odd, in-between period after Bonfire Night and before the Christmas season kicks off. From leftover toffee apples to early Secret Santa woes, here’s a take on the UK’s forgotten month.