Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail, and What Actually Works
Why most New Year’s resolutions fail and how habit-based change creates lasting results beyond January.
Holidays
Second-Hand Christmas: Why Pre-Loved Gifting Is Having a Moment
Why second-hand Christmas gifts are growing in popularity
A Winter Walker’s Guide to the UK: How Cold Weather Changes the Landscape
How winter changes the UK landscape and why cold weather walking can be calmer, quieter and more rewarding.
The Myth of Christmas Joy: How Advertising Shapes the Season
How Christmas advertising shapes our expectations of joy, togetherness and perfection.
The Winter Money Reset: How to Spend Less Without Feeling Deprived
A practical winter money reset for UK households. Learn how to cut spending without deprivation.
The Great Christmas Soundtrack Debate: Why Certain Songs Never Die
Why do the same Christmas songs return every year?
Britain’s Christmas Foods, Explained: Why We Eat What We Eat
Why do Britons eat turkey, pigs in blankets, sprouts and mince pies at Christmas?
The Quiet Pressure of “Perfect Christmas”: Managing Expectations Without Losing the Magic
Christmas can bring joy, but also pressure.
The Hidden Logistics of Christmas: How the UK Moves Millions of Parcels, Turkeys and Trees
From parcels and supermarkets to Christmas trees and seasonal staffing, here is how the UK’s hidden logistics systems keep Christmas running.
A Short History of the British Christmas: From Medieval Feasts to Modern Traditions
A short history of British Christmas, from medieval feasts and Puritan crackdowns to Victorian reinvention.
The Science of Cosiness: Why Winter Feels Better With Warm Light, Soft Sound and Ritual
Why do we crave cosiness in winter? A look at the psychology of warm light, soft sound, comforting textures and rituals.
Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin and the Hidden Histories of York
From Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin to saints, scholars and artists, York has produced rebels and thinkers alike.
4 Best UK Destinations for a Cosy Christmas Getaway
Discover the best cosy Christmas getaways in the UK, from the Cotswolds and Edinburgh to the Lake District and...
Bram Stoker: The Man Who Gave the World Dracula
Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, shaped modern horror and helped define the vampire myth.
Mary Shelley: The Woman Who Created a Monster and Defined an Era
Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, transformed Gothic fiction and helped create science fiction itself.
From Seaside to Studio: Is the UK Entering a New Golden Age of Holidays?
With Universal Studios bringing blockbuster magic to Bedfordshire, Britain’s holiday landscape may be on the brink of a transformation.
Setting Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for 2025
As the clock strikes midnight and we welcome a new year, many of us are filled with enthusiasm for change.
The History of New Year’s Celebrations Around the World
New Year’s Day is one of the most universally celebrated events
