Mrs Claus

He's almost on his way already, but what do we know about that jolly home-invader?

TDs and Senators pose with their pets and Howlin marks a special anniversary

These apps will help you stay calm, organise your gift list, track Santa or dance like an elf

A fair few of the kids burst into tears. And the face on Mrs Claus...

Forget large groups, this winter is all about early planning and intimate gatherings

A lot of what needs to be done at this time of year isn’t emotional labour; it’s just labour

Amid the ruins of a lost medieval town lie what are thought to be the remains of St Nicholas

A look at how Meadows & Byrne director Helen Coughlan puts on the glitz at home

From meeting Santa in a magical Kilkenny woodland to ice-skating across the country