A trip to a Christmas market for some festive cheer could be the answer. But be careful - go to the wrong one and your mood might end up worsening. Here to steer you towards some of England’s ...

How did the first settlers celebrate Christmas? They didn't. The Pilgrims who came to America in 1620 were strict Puritans, with firm views on religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter.

It's hard to imagine now, but at the beginning of the 19th century Christmas was hardly celebrated. Many businesses did not even consider it a holiday. However by the end of the century it had ...