Christmas traditions
Are elves real? A guide to British elves
Elusive and characterful, elves often feature folk stories and festive tales. But, are elves are real? Where can you find them and what do they really look like? Naturalist John Wright answers every question you might have about elves.
Day out: Christmas Common, Oxfordshire
Stretch your legs on a seasonal walk around Christmas Common, on the border between Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, before picking up a locally grown festive tree
Day out: Wintringham and Boynton, East Riding of Yorkshire
Explore the historic hamlets and rambling Yorkshire Wolds once home to the man responsible for bringing the turkey to Britain
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Britain's top country Christmas traditions and their origins
Here's our A-Z guide to Britain's festive traditions and their origins. Some are familiar, some forgotten, but many still take place throughout the countryside, bringing communities together at Christmas.