Worrying about what gift you are going to get for your Secret Santa? Don’t panic, we have a guide to help you to buy for every type of friend

Kick off Christmas with the University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery this year. The Frost Fair is definitely going to be unmissable

Hold onto your Santa hats, the Manchester Christmas markets are back and we have got the low-down on the best bits of the festive celebrations

A few tips on how to create a balance between work and play as a busy student over the Christmas period

With Christmas seeming to come earlier every year, we ask: is there actually any need for all this holiday hype?

Maria Ortega Rechkemmer finds out just how German Manchester’s Christmas markets are

Christmas on a student budget can certainly be tough, but here are a few ideas to get you going

As much as we love the tradition, Secret Santa gifts are a pain to buy! So here are some ideas to relieve that stress and get you on your way with your Christmas shopping

Alex Pigott on why we should all embrace the Christmas spirit and silence the naysayers

Our guru of the Corn Exchange Sarah Lambert heads to Bierkeller for the annual ale-fuelled Christmas party

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: this week we highlight Manchester’s Ice Skating Rink

Sarah Kilcourse gives us a run down of the best cinematic Christmas fashion

Perisha Kudhail helps you call it a night on those bitterly cold winter evenings by showcasing the best Christmas pyjamas that the high street has to offer this year

Kyle Zabawa gets up on his (tinsel-decorated) soapbox and suggests what to wear if you’re aspiring to a kiss underneath a poisonous holiday garland this festive season

…the most glamorous products on the market! Find out exactly what the Fashion & Beauty section of The Mancunion are asking Santa for this year (spoiler: it’s very wishful thinking)

This week’s spotlight is on The 2015 Manchester City and Manchester United FC Santa Runs!

Heading out to any festive parties? Laura Mills has your make-up look sorted without busting your budget. Cue bronze shades, glitter, and a classic red lip

All the best picks for little Christmas presents from the grotto

Eva Katz reveals her tips and tricks to guide you through the minefield that is the ‘most wonderful time of the year’

The Christmas period has been thoroughly introduced after a great performance of Miracle on 34th Street at the Manchester Opera House