From nativity plays to crèche sets to Christmas cards, animals are ubiquitous in our vision of the birth of Christ – but according to the Bible, not a single animal was there. Where did all these ...

The birds on these early cards were often portrayed carrying ... And after providing us with clothes for generations, these animals are now appearing on Christmas jumpers themselves.

Britain's pets do not get forgotten during the festive season, with a quarter of pet owners signing off their Christmas cards with their pet's name included, according to a new report. And the ...