christmas

Adaora Elliot delves into the history of advent calendars and how they came to be so widespread today....

Dick Whittington is this year’s Nottingham Playhouse pantomime. A combination of laughs, bad jokes, and fun greets audiences as they flock into the theatre for some Christmas joviality. The pantomime opened on 25th November, and will run until the 14th January 2023. Impact’s Hannah Walton-Hughes attended press night on...

In the UK, we watch the Queen’s speech, settle down for Christmas Lunch (or Dinner) and unwrap presents that have been waiting under the tree. Around the world, Christmas is celebrated differently, and there are some unique traditions that you wouldn’t find in the UK. Victoria Mileson talks us...

The John Lewis Christmas Advert has increasingly over the years become engrained in British Christmas culture, signalling the beginning of the Christmas festivities and the start of Christmas shopping. But who is the singer behind this year's advert soundtrack? Emily Campbell tells us more....

Daria Paterek Impact has already covered game recommendations for Nintendo , Xbox, and PlayStation players. It’s finally time to cover the PC games perfect for Christmas gifts. There are approximately 1.75 billion PC gamers worldwide, so you will likely be buying a gift for a PC player. If you’re searching...

Cora-Laine Moynihan It’s that time of year again where we spend our days fumbling around, searching for the perfect gift, and finding something to fill our days off with. In light of the festive season, Cora delves into her Xbox game recommendations. It’s that lust amongst the pine needles,...

Suspicions over a 2020 Downing Street Christmas party have sparked outrage up and down the country. Impact's Hannah Walton-Hughes reports on the allegations and what they could mean for the PM....