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Using a food processor to make the pastry means that you can knock up a batch of these pies in just a few minutes.

Centuries ago the mince pie would have been a large dish filled with various meats such as chicken, partridge, pigeon, hare, capon, pheasant, rabbits, ox or lamb tongue.

Christmas pudding and mince pies are central to any Christmas feast. The traditions of these two Christmas desserts are ancient and reviered.

Making your own bite-sized pies is minimally more work, but the results are worth it-light flaky pastry cases filled with fresh-tasting fruit mince or rich coconut.

Mincemeat is synonymous with Christmas, with its rich deep taste and sugary texture.

With Christmas only days away, many are thinking how they can create something a little different with minimal effort. Here's a delicious alternative to the Mince Pie.

Dreading the arrival of the family this Christmas? These light-hearted tips should make sure the big day is a celebration rather than something to endure!

From cooking the turkey to the easiest, tastiest vegetables, Jamie's step-by-step recipes take the stress out of Christmas.

Christmas in London is a real Yuletide treat. Theatre tickets easily available, no long line-ups for historic sites, special deals in restaurants, hot punch in the pubs.

At Christmas, when it's cold in the north and deep snow may make it hard for wild animals to find food, decorate a bird's Christmas tree.

It isn't easy being frugal at Christmas but unusual, low-cost gifts can be found in the form of homemade hampers, customized photo albums and outdoor adventures.

From roast goose and chestnuts to pudding and oranges, Dickens describes Xmas food with relish and affection in A Christmas Carol. His food quotes are good to taste.

Veterinarians are warning pet owners they could seriously injure or kill their animals if they feed them too many Christmas leftovers.

A standard gauge railway, 5 inch gauge railway, the highest station in England, ducks to feed, special events and a collection of miners lamps well-worth a day trip.

Afternoon Tea In Thailand's capital, Bangkok, is very popular with the Thais, and this very English custom of "tea-time" now takes its place in hotels across the city.

Christmas carols were reinvented in the 19th century, regarded as a Victorian phenomenon. Songs include the famous Silent Night and The First Noel.

Christmas in Australia is like none other. While most of the world anticipate a white, wintery Christmas, Aussies take it outdoors to celebrate Christmas in sunlight.

Gifts, gingerbread and gluhwein; just some of the treats on offer for those looking to tackle their Christmas shopping off London's busy highstreets this year.

Looking for a selection box of festive goodies to keep the family entertained? BBC wins hands down over ITV for new shows, but there are repeats on every channel.

Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.

A step by step guide to avoiding a dry, over-cooked turkey.

How to prepare veggie food for your dinner guests at Christmas, and the important things to be aware of in vegetarian cookery.

Thinking Christmas in the summer might seem over the top, but a little forethought can help to spread the cost and make it easier to enjoy a family Christmas on a budget.

Louis de Bernieres' new book is an entertaining collection of short stories subtitled "Stories from an English Village", and features an engaging selection of eccentrics.

For a chocolate pudding that is pure indulgence, that will leave your taste buds tingling and all chocolate cravings satisfied, read on.

With the Wild Food School at Lostwithiel, the Purely Cornish shops at Looe and the award winning Chough Bakery at Padstow, Cornwall is a great place for a culinary tour.

Many people are familiar with the plum pudding and wassail cup associated with Christmas. But there are other traditional English dishes which can be tried for fun.

Take a journey along idyllic Weardale in the trains of yesteryear. Join or alight from the trains at the Wolsingham and Frosterley platforms or at Stanhope Station.

Charles Dickens published his "A Christmas Carol" 166 years ago, yet travelers can still conjure the spirit of a Victorian Christmas during Britain's festive season.

Fed up with the same old turkey and plum pudding each year? Here are some tempting suggestions for Italian dishes for Christmas dinner and for New Year's Eve.

There are many customs, traditions, and symbols for the holiday of Christmas, enhancing a season of joy and a time for giving to others.

Slow descent into torture chambers prepares visitors for Boat Ride & exciting Extremis Drop Ride. Actors reliving history make this morbid visit half-amusing, half-scary.

Christmas can be a stressful time for the family cook. As much of the emphasis this season is on food, here are some ideas on how to cope with entertaining this Christmas

As Christmas lights twinkle and carols fill the air, London has more beautiful and spectacular outdoor ice rinks than ever this year.