Children, look away now. This is the real history of how the man in red came in to our lives every Christmas eve. Father Christmas and Santa Claus were different Though they’re now considered as different names for the same character, Father Christmas and Santa Claus actually have different origins. In fact, they ...
Why LEDs Make The Best Christmas Lights
The future of Christmas lights are LEDs. But what is it that makes these better than traditional fairy lights, and what are the true benefits of them? (more…)
Bizarre Christmas Traditions From Around The World
Maybe Brussels sprouts aren't so bad after all... So, you thought Christmas was all mince pies and fairy lights? Well think again. Every country has its own unique traditions for celebrating the festive period, and some of them are, well, a little odd… (more…)
Competition Closed: Christmas Customer Showcase
Thanks for entering! First of all, thanks to everyone who entered our Christmas Customer Showcase competition! We received a lot of great entries, showing off some beautiful tree and light displays, which means it's to name the best and give out those wonderful prizes. If you didn't win, don't be discouraged; ...
Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?
This is the first Christmas card ever sent. These days the average person in the UK will send 19 Christmas cards to friends and family, but the practice is not as old as you might think. The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 which, since Christmas itself was first celebrated ...
Competition: Christmas Customer Showcase!
Show us your best decorations! The Winter season is fast approaching, bringing with it cold nights, bracing snow and best of all, Christmas! It's only a few months away now, and we all know how Christmas likes to sneak up on us seemingly out of nowhere, so its time to start ...
Grow your own Christmas
This year, why not try a more personal twist on classic floral Christmas decorations by growing them yourself? Though the tree gets all the attention, Christmas has always been a flower-filled holiday, from Mistletoe to Poinsettias. Right now, as the sun sets on summer, it’s the perfect time to fill ...
Winter is Coming: 3 reasons to start preparing for Christmas.
With less than 4 months to go, it’s officially time to start thinking about Christmas! Though your dreams may still be filled with barbecues and beaches rather than sugar plums and mince pies, the Yuletide season will be upon us quicker than you think and anyone looking to avoid that ...
Ideal Competition!
The Ideal Home Show at Christmas is coming up again! We'll be there showcasing our many trees, lights and decorations and we want to see you there as well! Therefore, we're giving away 2 FREE tickets to the show every day next week, worth up to £39.00 in Olympia, London. ...
Star Wars Winner Announced!
Thanks to everyone that participated in our latest competition. There's a lot of love for Star Wars out there! After much deliberation, we have found our winner… Congratulations to Gareth Evans! You're the droid we're looking for. Your obscure answer was just brilliant!. We hope you enjoy your Galaxy Battle ...
Christmas Tweets
Luxury Pre-Lit Latvian Pine PE LED Pop-Up Christmas Tree: https://t.co/ZlW318NqP9 via @YouTube