5 of the best alternative Christmas movies

5 of the best alternative Christmas movies

It's Christmas time, and what better way to celebrate the season of good will to all men than a countdown of five alternative films to enjoy over the holiday season. Dim the lights, hang the mistletoe and enjoy. Carol Director: Todd Haynes To kick off the list, we have Todd …

19/12/2018

Jack Monaghan

Movies

The best Christmas songs (for people who hate Christmas songs)

"˜Tis the season to be jolly… unless you're one of the many people who hates Christmas songs. Even if you love Christmas, hearing Last Christmas every day for a whole month can be enough to drive you up the wall. Luckily, a few Christmas-related tunes break the mould by giving …

13/12/2017

Chris Smith

Music

What is the best Christmas movie?

What is the best Christmas movie of all time? It's a question that has taxed generations but now, thanks to the power of the internet, we may finally have the answer. We took 28 of the most popular Christmas films and used their scores on Rotten Tomatoes (both critics and …

06/12/2017

Chris Smith

Movies

5 simple but effective tips to help you declutter before Christmas

In case the sound of Noddy Holder hollering didn't tip you off, it's Christmas. Ah yes, Christmas: a time of joy, festivity, and panic cleaning when your relatives are coming round and your house looks like Santa's grotto after a reindeer got loose. You don't have to run around shoving …

08/12/2016

Chris Smith

Decluttering

9 amazing facts you didn't know about your favourite Christmas movies

Christmas movies are heart-warming bundles of festive joy, perfect for watching while you enjoy a bit too much mulled wine. However, some rather dark tales and some plain old WTF facts lie beneath your favourite Christmas movies. Here are a few things you might not know… Elf was responsible for …

06/12/2016

Chris Smith

Movies

How to deal with an unwanted gift

It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid – expect of terrible presents from well-meaning friends and family. The threat of opening a dud gift on Christmas morning is all too real, so you need to be prepared. Here are some top tips for not offending anyone and making …

22/12/2015

Chris Smith

The Ultimate CD, DVD, Games and Electronics Christmas Decluttering Guide

Did you wake up this morning, look at the calendar and suddenly burst into a cold sweat about how close Christmas is? Seriously, it seemed like it was AGES away last week and suddenly its right around the corner. And while you're worrying about presents, there's another monumental problem lurking: …

10/12/2015

Chris Smith