Father-of-three David Richards, from Canberra, Australia, pictured inset with his family, first entered the record books in 2011 with 331,038 lights - but was beaten by a family from New York.

Father Christmas has evidently spent months preparing for these pages too: trundling a galvanised wheelbarrow with accidentally festive red wheel and green handles, he heaps his sleigh with wrapped ...

Next also has this Sparkle Tinsel Knitted Cardigan in dark green and silver for £39. Elsewhere, Roman has this Charcoal Tinsel Detail Knit Jumper for £36. New Look's Gold Sparkle Yarn Textured ...

Inhabitat rounds up 8 festive LED bulb strands that will illuminate your 2012 holiday season with energy-efficient light.

Not your average Christmas jumper: British designers team up with top models for Save The Children. Charity and shopping combine with this new special collection raising money for Save The Children.