The British Broadcasting Corporation Christmas display “costing more than our wedding” Paul Gunter, pictured with his partner Joe, has built a huge festive village at his home A man has built ...

Though they might seem odd to some people, these distinctly British and Irish traditions are the proverbial icing on the (Christmas) cake when it comes to making the Yuletide season special.

Christmas village – not to be confused with the miniature ... It also features a curling rink, VR sleigh ride, classic British funfair rides like a Waltzer (carousel) and Dodgems (bumper cars ...