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Where do British Christmas traditions really come from? 
Where do British Christmas traditions really come from?
Big Issue delves into the origins of our beloved rituals – from crackers and trees to speeches and turkeys
Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’
Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’
After years in inpatient mental health care, Holly is spending Christmas with family and friends outside of hospital
Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’
Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’
Micky Hazard is working alongside Tottenham Hotspur FC., Samaritans and Mind in Haringey to encourage people to seek help for their mental health when they are struggling
Olive oil is cheaper than it’s been since February 2024. Is it a sign of falling prices to come?
Olive oil is cheaper than it’s been since February 2024. Is it a sign of falling prices to come?
27 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the Christmas holiday
27 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the Christmas holiday
Panicked by the Christmas food bill? Here’s how to save money and still have a festive feast
Panicked by the Christmas food bill? Here’s how to save money and still have a festive feast
I met Moflin, the AI pet. Could it help fight loneliness or is it a sign of a dystopian future?
I met Moflin, the AI pet. Could it help fight loneliness or is it a sign of a dystopian future?
How Specsavers is bringing essential eye care directly to Big Issue vendors
How Specsavers is bringing essential eye care directly to Big Issue vendors
One year in: how giffgaff’s support is transforming life for vendors
One year in: how giffgaff’s support is transforming life for vendors
Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren’t left behind?
Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren’t left behind?
From family time to robot dogs: Children share hilarious and heartbreaking Christmas wishes
From family time to robot dogs: Children share hilarious and heartbreaking Christmas wishes
Joe Wicks shares his top tips for keeping kids active over Christmas
Joe Wicks shares his top tips for keeping kids active over Christmas
We humans love to anthropomorphise our stuff. There’s a good reason for that
We humans love to anthropomorphise our stuff. There’s a good reason for that
Meet the renters and pets spending their first Christmas together: ‘I definitely took it for granted’
Meet the renters and pets spending their first Christmas together: ‘I definitely took it for granted’
Naturalist Chris Packham meets Big Issue vendor Martin McKenzie… and his fluffy dog Bella
Naturalist Chris Packham meets Big Issue vendor Martin McKenzie… and his fluffy dog Bella
Letters: How can an investment bank see the consequences of cutting benefits as a good thing?
Letters: How can an investment bank see the consequences of cutting benefits as a good thing?
Renowned heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub: ‘It’s essential in life, and in science in particular, to be humble’
Renowned heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub: ‘It’s essential in life, and in science in particular, to be humble’
How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children
How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children
Most girls drop out of sport by puberty. Teenage athlete Issey Kyson is on a race to change that
Most girls drop out of sport by puberty. Teenage athlete Issey Kyson is on a race to change that
Most people with diabetes have faced shame and judgement: ‘It’s as voluntary as getting a cold’
Most people with diabetes have faced shame and judgement: ‘It’s as voluntary as getting a cold’
Worried about your bills this winter? Help is out there
