The pagan tradition involving fire and cider is increasing in popularity say folk tradition experts.

Foula - which also celebrates Christmas on 6 January - never fully adopted the modern Gregorian calendar.

The annual rugby-style game is contested between the patrons of pubs in two Lincolnshire villages.

"Scrambling" involves children chanting a rhyme for sweets and coins in the streets.

In 1949, BBC cameras recorded the testing of festive beer at London's Tower Hill ahead of Christmas.

Environment minister Daniel Zeichner welcomes a formal application to protect the Cockney favourite.

The "age old" procession is believed to bring good luck and see's the Burryman walk nine miles in a flower-covered suit.

Staff, parents, pupils past and present, and a special guest were invited to the celebrations.