John Lewis’ craft trend for this year was a build your own Bee Hotel. Thousands of people have also turned to Hobbycraft with big increases in sales of Christmas ribbon, Christmas stickers ...

But how do brands and shops find trends and pick the products they’re going to sell – and what can we expect this year? As a nation, we like to get organised early for Christmas. Here at BBC ...

Bright colours can have a powerfully positive effect on our psyche, and if this year’s obsession ... to add some good vibes to your Christmas, this decor trend may go a long way.

I’ve been fawning over Instagram brand Benjamin Fox for years and instantly knew this wonderfully colourful take on the tartan trend would be my Christmas Day dress of dreams. After seeing the ...