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George Michael and Andrew Ridgely have topped the Christmas charts for the second year running with their retro monster hit.Wham! faced fierce competition from the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, with her retro classic, All I Want For Christmas Is You.Meanwhile, Christmas playlists in shops and homes across the nation are blasting out lots of festive favourites from yesteryear.So now it’s time to test your Christmas chart knowledge.Do you know where these timeless classics charted when they were first released?A look back through the singles charts of Christmas past shows that the festive number two is often more memorable than number one.This was particularly true during the years when a succession of X-Factor winners - or the sausage roll-obsessed charity champion Ladbaby - led the ...

Using audience and critic scores taken from the movie aggregator websites Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB, we’ve ranked the best Christmas movies of all time - and created a quiz so you can pick which one to watch this weekend.Top of the tree is a festive classic dating back to 1946 which scored highly with critics and audiences across both platforms.Jimmy Stewart’s iconic role as a failed businessman who wishes he had never been born doesn’t scream Christmas spirit at first glance.But the intervention of his guardian angel ensured It’s A Wonderful Life became a timeless and heart warming Christmas classic that is still thrilling audiences today.According to Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is “the holiday classic to define all holiday classics” and “one of a handful of films worth an annual viewing...

Whether you're in the mood for a whimsical rom-com, a heartfelt drama, or a classic feel-good film, there are plenty of Christmas films to tickle your fancy.Settle down for a magical evening with a great film on the telly, some treats and an indulgent tipple.While family members are likely to have different zodiac signs from each other, a movie marathon could be on the horizon, which means everybody is happy.The Earth signs may appreciate Christmas films based in reality while the Fire signs might have a preference for a more action-based movie. The Water signs may want a good cry to a sentimental tear-jerker, while the Air signs would happily be transported to another world. 

AriesWhen things get confusing, do your best to keep the atmosphere calm. Your family feels like they’re not as important to you as other things going on. So, take a break from work and make some space for some fun time with them. If any problems crop you, you can handle these with ease.TaurusThe winter solstice encourages you to widen your perspectives. This is your chance to set fresh goals of a long-term nature. Whether you decide to adopt a spiritual practice or look into new areas of study, Capricorn season invites you to expand your mind and commit to broadening your understanding.GeminiAssuming more responsibility within a group or partnership will have advantages but it will also bring about some confusion. Problems stem from working with people you aren’t familiar with and not ...

Uniqlo is best known for its thermal technology, which is built into outerwear, layering pieces and underwear to help shoppers keep warm in cold weather.Those looking to invest in outerwear pieces in preparation for winter walks and hitting January fitness goals are in luck, as there are plenty of coats, jackets and gilets included in the sale.The brand's sale has seen discounts across various items, with discounts starting at 10%, however some items have recently been dropped to considerably lower prices. Some of the sale items have time limits on the discounts and end on December 22.Express.co.uk has rounded up some of the best sale picks that you can buy at Uniqlo right now.The Powder Soft Down Jacket usually costs £99.90, so it is one Uniqlo's more premium pieces, however in the sal...

A man has alleged that he rakes in a whopping £10,000 per month doing one cleaning task that nobody else wants to do.Taking to TikTok, @thebinguy.br showed a clip of him cleaning out people’s bins, saying that if he cleans 125 bins a day, which isn’t an impossible task, at £4 a pop, he can make £10,750 a month.While there were many sceptics in the comments questioning how he’d manage to clean that many bins, he simply retorted saying it’s “easy to sit behind a keyboard and hate”.Captioning his short clip, “Hold my beer,” he wanted to let others know that there are other ways to make a living than sitting at a desk and typing away.Someone fumed that he wasn’t a “fool” so didn’t believe what the entrepreneur was claiming, but others said, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say...

With the year coming to a close, gardeners are getting their kits ready for the new year by snapping up a vegetable, flower and seed kit from Amazon while it's on sale for £29.99 down from £34.99. The Garden Pack Grow Your Own Seed Box contains 55 different vegetable plants, 15 types of herb plants and five varieties of flowers, so you’ll receive over 50,000 seeds in total. You can rest assured that what you sow in your garden or allotment will grow, as the brand use germination lab testing, with the seeds double quality checked and non-GMO. Packaged in a deluxe wooden box and with premium gardening gloves and instructions included, it would also make the ideal gift for any budding gardener in your life. Amazon offer next-day delivery for this item so there is plenty of time to order it...

The right hairstyle can be important for many reasons, including self-expression, confidence and social perception.Not only can it enhance your facial features, but it can also make you look younger, according to an expert.Andrew Jose, who has more than 35 years in the hairdressing business, told Express.co.uk: “A great hairstyle can work wonders in helping you look and feel younger.“As a hairstylist, I often hear clients exclaim, ‘This reminds me of when I was a teenager’, in the best possible way.“A well-chosen cut or style can rekindle those feelings of freedom and confidence, enhancing now just how you look but how you feel.”According to the expert, the key lies in rebalancing and accentuating your facial features.Andrew added: “Eyes, cheekbones, and the line of the chin are all foc...

A dog behaviour expert sparked debate by revealing three breeds he would never recommend owning – including one he previously had himself.In the UK, where dogs are a national obsession, picking the perfect pooch is no small feat. While some breeds are the epitome of loyal companionship, others can turn your household upside down. It's crucial to choose wisely to ensure a harmonious match for your home.Will Atherton, a renowned dog behaviour specialist, is on a mission to educate potential pet owners about different dog breeds to help them make an informed choice. With a staggering 24.7 million likes on his popular TikTok channel, Atherton dispenses invaluable advice to his followers.He firmly believes there are three breeds he would "never" have in his home. Will declared: "First up, fo...

You're probably aware that consuming coffee and other energy-boosting beverages before bedtime is not a good idea. But there's another often-overlooked drink that could be disrupting your sleep more than you think.Neuroscientist Rachel Barr has taken to TikTok (@drrachelbarr) to shed light on this drink, explaining that it binds to 'GABA-A receptors' in the brain, which act as off-switches for cells. Initially, this can cause 'acute effects' such as relaxation and reduced anxiety, but eventually, it may give rise to anxiety and insomnia issues.She explained: "[When] you're drinking alcohol, essentially what you're doing is your pushing the off-switch on large groups of brain cells. And that's why we see those acute effects of like stupidity, reduced anxiety, relaxation."The trouble is, ...