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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Cracker Barrel Unveils Two New Holiday Collections for 2026
The Cracker Barrel store has officially unveiled two brand-new holiday collections: the Cardinal Collection and the Home for the Holidays collection . Cardinal Collection Highlights: Ornaments: Trio of birds on a Merry Christmas sign ($5.99), glass ornament ($7.99), metal heart-shaped ornament ($3.99) Kitchen Finds: Cardinal shakers in wreath ($12.99), cardinal mug ($7.99), metal cake stand ($39.99) Faith-Inspired Pieces: "I am with you always" angel block sign ($5.99), "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" wall hanging ($9.99) Bedding: Cardinal and tree themed quilt sets ($129.99-$149.99), cardinal throw ($24.99), embroidered pillow ($19.99) Home for the Holidays Collection Highlights: Kitchen Essentials: Christmas tree table runner ($26.99), wreath braided placemat ($6.99), stoneware mixing bowls ($49.99) Light-Up Decor: LED Ornament stack blow mold, 4.5' pre-lite pine tree, LED Christmas Village TV glitter globe, LED SUV glitter globe, and more ($29.99-$179.99)
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Beyond Red and Green: Pink Christmas Emerges for 2026
For decades, Christmas followed a familiar visual story – reds, greens, and metallics. While that look remains timeless, new holiday palettes inspire individuality . 2026 Standout Colour: Pink is emerging as a standout colour story for holiday 2026, paired with pops of blue for a nostalgic-yet-modern feel . Other Expanding Palettes: Pastel and moody are still going strong Bright, colourful palettes increasing in popularity "A lot of consumers are shifting into colour stories for their home décor" Stephen Brown of Glitterville noted: "In 20 years' time, people no longer think of Christmas as just red and green" .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
The New Nostalgia: Vintage-Inspired Christmas Décor Trends
Nostalgia continues to lead the way heading into the holiday season, with brands evolving vintage-inspired assortments with updated colour palettes, textures, and motifs . Key Trends: "Ralph Lauren Christmas": Trending all over social media, people wanting to get back to basics "Quilted Christmas": Think "Christmas at Grandma's" for consumers wanting a walk down memory lane Small-Town Charm: The Whitehurst Co.'s "Main Street Merriments" collection with vintage-style moulds but modern twist Kendra Gerwig, creative director at Primitives by Kathy, stated: "We're seeing 'Ralph Lauren Christmas' trending all over social media, and I think that has a lot to do with nostalgia and people wanting to get back to basics" .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Steven Curtis Chapman Announces The Music of Christmas Tour
Steven Curtis Chapman's "The Music of Christmas Tour" will return this holiday season, visiting 11 cities across the country and celebrating 30 years of the classic album . Tour Dates: November 28 – Knoxville, TN – Grace Baptist Church November 29 – Rustburg, NJ – Hyland Heights Baptist Church December 1 – Hawthorne, NJ – Hawthorne Gospel Church December 3 – Greenville, SC – First Presbyterian Church December 4 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Crosswater Community Church December 5 – Panama City, FL – Hiland Park Baptist Church December 6 – Powder Springs, GA – Burnt Hickory Baptist Church December 9 – Flowood, MS – Word of Life Church December 11 – Ballwin, MO – First Free Church December 12 – Newburgh, IN – First Christian Church Chapman shared: "I am incredibly excited to continue celebrating the 30th anniversary of my album 'The Music of Christmas.' Together, we will celebrate the true reason for the season" . Tickets are available to the public starting August 28 at 10am lo
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Sephora UK Unveils 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar
Sephora UK has unveiled its 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar, featuring 41 beauty treats worth more than £1,000 – including 27 full-size products and a host of exclusive brands . Calendar Highlights: 27 full-size products (7 confirmed so far) Sephora exclusives including Makeup by Mario, Dr Sam's, Medik8, Sol de Janeiro, One/Size, and Sephora Collection Confirmed Products: Sephora Collection Lip Tint Felt Liner One/Size On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray Sol de Janeiro Body Wash Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides 30ml Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser 200ml Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Palette Discotheque Lola at The Coat Check Candle Significance: This is Sephora UK's first Christmas with a physical store in Ireland following the opening of its Victoria Square store in Belfast . Customers are urged to join the Beauty Advent Calendar waitlist for early access .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Chocolate Brioche "Gingerbread" House Debuts for Christmas 2026
One of London's most celebrated French pastry chefs, Nicolas Rouzaud, has given the Christmas classic a luxurious makeover – a Chocolate Brioche Gingerbread House (£45) . What It Is: Rather than being made from traditional gingerbread biscuits, this one is made from chocolate and decorated to look like a brioche-shaped house . The Surprise Inside: Inside the house is a brioche-shaped chocolate mendiant – the French chocolate confection studded with fruit and nuts – containing candied orange peel, almonds, pistachios, and sultanas . Availability: Available from November at Le Café by Nicolas Rouzaud, 66–67 Burlington Arcade, London W1J 0QJ .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Great Christmas TV Channel Launches in August
Freeview channel 52, currently home to a steady stream of films as Great Romance, will transform into Great Christmas from 8am on Wednesday, August 26 – eight days earlier than last year's switch-over . Key Statistics: 186 Christmas films in total, 42 making their debut on the channel Last year, Great Christmas was the UK's most-watched Christmas-only channel, racking up 14.5 million minutes watched between September and December alone A poll found one in five would happily watch Christmas films all year round Featured Titles Include: Nine Kittens of Christmas (2021), The Christmas Ticket (2025), A Christmas Switch (2018), Christmas Ever After (2020), Northpole 2: Open for Christmas (2015), The Royal Nanny (2022), and more . Kate Gartland, Marketing Director at Great TV, said: "Great Christmas is back – and it's earlier than ever. This year's programming is jam-packed with even more movies to help build the excitement for the big day" .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Liverpool Christmas Markets Unveil New Addition: Skate St George's
Liverpool Christmas Markets has revealed an exclusive first look at this year's festive experience, including a new outdoor ice-skating experience called "Skate St George's" . New Attractions: Skate St George's: Transforms St George's Plateau into a festive winter destination Liverpool Christmas Wonderland @ Pier Head: Ice-skating rink, thrill rides, games, and experiences overlooking the iconic Three Graces Christmas Tree Maze: Family-friendly attraction New Contracts: New contracts have been awarded to Underbelly and Icebox Live for 2026 . Market Dates: The markets will run from November 15 to December 24, with around half a million people visiting the stalls during the six-week run in 2025 . Tickets for Skate St George's go on sale from September 15, with the rink running from November 21 to January 3, 2027 .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Coles Focuses on Pre-Prepared Products for Christmas 2026
Coles' Development and Innovation Chef Michael Weldon told nine.com.au the focus of the retailer's 2026 Christmas range would be pre-prepared products and other time-savers . "People are wanting to do more than cooking, and we are in a cost of living crisis ... we want to deliver a great Christmas to our customers, and make sure we take care of the people at all costs and all sort of preferences," he said . "We have a team now that work on Christmas year-round, so it's pretty exciting"
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Australian Supermarkets Roll Out Christmas Treats in August
Woolworths has released its first round of Christmas treats – in August – hot on the heels of Coles, where festive favourites hit shelves in July . Retailer Rationale: "A lot of our customers love getting a head start," a Woolworths spokesperson told nine.com.au. "Whether they're trying to spread the cost of the holidays over a few months, locking in their favourite fruit cakes early, or just eager for a taste of festive flavours, there's genuine interest from day one" . Consumer Reaction: Some shoppers embrace early Christmas treats, appreciating the ability to spread costs Others are less pleased, with one shopper commenting: "I thought Boxing Day hot cross buns was f...ed up enough" Consumer expert Gavin Northey from Griffith University explained: "Retailers often release seasonal products outside of peak sales periods as a 'soft launch' to gauge interest in different products and pricing in particular" .
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