Christmas

The Polar Express, The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol; all have origin stories you probably didn't expect. Here we dive deeper into some of the best-known festive tales of all time.

We've trawled the schedules so you don't have to. Curl up with a box of chocs, your drink of choice and our guide to the best Christmas programmes.

It's nearing the most wonderful time of the year and to help you fully get into the festive spirit, we’ve selected some holly jolly mantras from our favourite books.

Have some festive fun over Christmas with these printable sheets! Featuring activities with Peppa Pig, Hey Duggee and more, download now to keep little ones busy.

Get into the festive spirit with these activity sheets inspired by Catherine Doyle's Christmas story. Download the sheets below and follow the instructions to make your own snow globe Christmas card and The Miracle on Ebenezer Street decorations.

From A Christmas Carol to the iconic The Snowman, here are some of the greatest festive tales to share this Christmas.

Finding time to read with your child over the festive period can be a struggle. Director of The National Literacy Trust, Jonathan Douglas, shares five simple steps you can take to help your kids discover a love of stories at Christmas.

There's no better gift at Christmas than a great book (ok, we might be biased). We asked some of our authors to share the best book they’ve received, here's what it meant to them.

A bold claim, we know. These fabulously festive figures from eight of our top winter stories spread Christmas cheer and embody yuletide magic.

The countdown to Christmas is on! So, we've listed a selection of fun things to do together to get everyone in a festive mood.

Featuring favourite friends, lots of interactive fun and some timeless keepsakes, these books will make the perfect presents – and keep little hands and minds entertained over the festive season.

From frosty tales and thrilling whodunnits to inspiring memoirs, we've picked out the best Puffin books for children aged nine to 12 to protect against disappointment on Christmas morning.

Are you in need of some inspiration for that list to Santa this year? Then look no further, as we’ve compiled a selection of the best Puffin books for children aged six to eight.

Christmas is the most exciting time of year for children, so why not add that extra sprinkle of magic with these beautiful Puffin picture books? There’s something for every little reader on this list.

Struggling to keep little ones occupied on Christmas Eve? Fret not, weary parents – we’re arming you with some easy hacks to help tackle the most difficult bedtime of the year.

When you have a toddler or young child on your hands, all will probably not be calm around Christmastime. So, here are some tips to help navigate this busy time. We can guarantee there will be plenty of joy!

Whether you have a dedicated Santa story or are new to planning the festivities for your family, here’s how to celebrate the magic of Father Christmas with your children.

Whether you have a newborn or they’re nearing their first year, there’s just something wonderful about experiencing Christmas with your baby for the first time. They might not remember the occasion, but you will… and if you follow our top tips, you won’t have to go overboard to make treasured memories.

Stumped on what to get your Mum and Dad for Christmas this year? Fear not. Author, comedian and gift-giving extraordinaire Ade Edmondson has just the solution…

Bake a batch of delightfully festive (and super simple!) mince pies, bursting with spices and candied fruit – a favourite of super-sleuths Hazel and Daisy in Mistletoe and Murder.

Get crafty with The Snowman and the Snowdog with this sweet and super simple paper garland – the perfect homemade Christmas decorations!

It's the question we all ask ourselves every year. Take our Tom Fletcher-approved quiz and find out if Santa will be stopping by!

Do you know your Snowman from your Scrooge? Test your festive wits on these Christmas questions to find out.