Christmas is officially 100 days away and what’s not to love about the holiday season with its twinkling lights, lit candles, hot cocoa, presents, stockings, Christmas trees and Santa.
An annual £10 extra has been given to pensioners, vulnerable people, and carers who receive benefits for over 50 years.
A petition calling for a rise in the Christmas bonus to over £100 to make it keep pace with inflation was started in 2023, and Labour is now being urged to take action.
At the time of writing, the petition had garnered the backing of over 18,000 individuals, with 1,000 new signatures joining in a single day.
What day is Christmas Day in 2024?
Christmas falls on Wednesday December 25 in 2024.
When are the Christmas bank holidays?
The first bank holiday falls on Christmas Day, which is Wednesday December 25.
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas, therefore, in 2024 it falls on Sunday December 1.
If you’re needing ideas of which Advent calendar to get this year, we can help.
This year’s Bonne Maman calendar features 24 small spreads and new seasonal jam flavours including caramel with coffee, along with sweet and zesty selections like orange blossom and apricot, as well as guava, raspberry and rose.
If you’re into your socks, Happy Socks’ sock Advent calendar could be ideal for you. It is stuffed with 24 pairs of the brand’s signature colourful socks.
This year, are you focusing on skincare? With sample-sized lotions, fragrances and hair care products, L’Occitane’s luxury Advent calendar offers 24 days of indulgent French skin care goods.
