A new Essex project connecting West African costume traditions with local communities receives £224,010 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Explore exhibitions, workshops, and a digital archive.
Discover 10 unique New Year's Eve superstitions and traditions from around the world to try at midnight for good luck and prosperity in 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates.
From polka dots to pomegranates, discover the global New Year's Eve superstitions and midnight rituals believed to bring wealth, love, and good fortune for 2026.
A psychic reveals the one sign to spot on January 1st for a prosperous year. Learn how to create your own luck for 2026 without costly resolutions.
Discover the meaning of Auld Lang Syne, the story of Robert Burns, and why we sing it every New Year's Eve. Uncover the tradition's global journey.
Discover unique festive customs worldwide, from Japan's KFC feasts to Finland's candlelit cemeteries and Iceland's fearsome Yule Cat. Explore how the world celebrates.
How much do you really know about Boxing Day? Dive into our festive quiz covering its history, traditions, and quirky facts. Challenge yourself and see how you score!
Discover the hilarious local quirks and dialect that make a Birmingham Christmas unique. From 'going round the Wrekin' to 'wagging it', we decode the festive season, Brummie-style.
Discover why Birmingham's festive spirit remains magical through decades of change. Explore personal memories, historical traditions, and how the city's Christmas celebrations have evolved while keeping their heart.
A shocking 216 million pieces of children's clothing are thrown away in the UK annually. Discover the facts and the innovative solutions aiming to tackle fashion waste.
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
Chandler Court care home in Bromsgrove invites the community to a 1950s-inspired festive tea party on 17th December, reviving cherished traditions. Join residents for stories, singalongs and festive fun.
A journalist reflects on festive nostalgia and the pressure to create a perfect Christmas, advocating for simpler, personal rituals. Discover how to reclaim the season's joy without the stress.
Discover how Birmingham's Christmas celebrations have transformed over the last century through 26 nostalgic photographs showing festive markets, decorations and community spirit.
Challenge your Scottish knowledge with our St Andrew's Day quiz covering history, culture and traditions. Perfect for testing your heritage awareness this festive season!
Kelly Osbourne shares emotional tribute to father Ozzy, revealing festive traditions 'won't be the same' following his tragic passing in July. Read the family's heartbreaking confessions.
Discover 'Winter Folk', a free exhibition at Solihull's Courtyard Gallery from 12 Dec. Featuring 21 local artists exploring folk traditions through painting, embroidery & more.
Discover the Royal Family's strict Sunday roast traditions, from giant Yorkshire puddings to forbidden food pairings, as revealed by their former chef. Learn more about their dining preferences.
Discover how Brits decorate their Christmas trees with 39 ornaments taking 85 minutes. Learn about sentimental decorations and festive traditions that make the season magical.
Bristol tech firm Matter, a 2025 Earthshot Prize finalist, secures investment from Inter IKEA to scale its microplastic filtration technology, aiming to prevent 15,000 tonnes of ocean pollution.
Discover why witchcraft and pagan crafts are experiencing a massive resurgence across the UK, with workshops selling out and ancient traditions finding new life in the digital age.
Discover how easyJet is leading sustainable fashion by recycling thousands of outdated crew uniforms into brand-new school uniforms, supporting families while reducing textile waste across the UK.