Why? These are just some of the New Year traditions observed in different parts of the world. Join BBC Bitesize on a series of journeys into 1 January - in the UK and further afield. What is ...

How well do you know these New Year’s traditions - some dating back hundreds of years and many of them still carried on in the UK today? From China's Dongzhi festival to St Lucia's Day in ...

A trend towards meat-free meals is also seeing 14% opt for plant-based alternatives this year ... “British shoppers are clearly expanding their horizons when it comes to Easter celebrations. From ...

For Brits, New Year's Eve consists of fireworks, drinking a tipple or two and loudly singing Auld Lang Syne with their nearest and dearest. But in other countries, their celebrations are a little ...