The Shopping Centre Santas Taking Their Grottos to Zoom
COVID-19 has put paid to IRL visits to Father Christmas. But some Saint Nicks have taken the experience online.
Sex Workers On the Three Types of Christmas Day Client
Lizzy, an escort from Southampton, says the men she sees during the festive period fall into three distinct categories.
Students Trapped at Uni for Christmas Sent Us Photos of Their Festive Meals
“We started with salmon blinis and cheese crackers, then had a big chicken – the turkeys had sold out."
'I'm Judging Myself for Leaving'—Speaking to the People Who Fled Tier 4 London
In the face of new rules banning Christmas Day meet-ups, some decided to escape the capital.
The UK Is a Hellscape, and We're All Stuck in It
News of a "mutant" COVID strain has led to travel bans and potential food shortages. Merry Christmas!
How to Have Sex at Your Parents’ House Over Christmas
Tis the season for everyone, regardless of age, to revert back to sneaking around like a horny teenager again.
What Christmas Is Like When Both Your Parents Are Dead
“Most people count the days until Christmas; I count the days until it’s over. Nobody teaches you how to celebrate the holidays without your parents.”
England Faces Potential 'Tier 4' Restrictions After Christmas
Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation warns that Christmas is "not worth the risk".
Police in the Philippines Pretended to Arrest People, Then Gave Them Christmas Gifts
The well-meaning prank was blasted by critics.
Why I’m in No Mood for Christmas
I keep stressing to my friends how important Christmas is in the Philippines, but with no game plan to recreate festivities from home.
7 Non-Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays
Some funny, others suspenseful, but all random recommendations from people in need of some counterprogramming in December.