The nutcracker sits under the holiday tree, a guardian of childhood stories. Feed him walnuts and he will crack open a tale…

I read a lot of heavy literature when I’m on set, so on holiday I want to indulge in something light-hearted.

It was then I thought of Corsica, the place we had discovered together. I craved the wind, the sun and salt, the simplicity of the island.

MURRY: It’s not that, it’s just… I don’t really get it. I usually find myself staring at the midnight deadline filled with regrets both for opportunities and loved ones missed. It’s another day closer to...

We are so used to working that not working is the new hard work.

I have been determined for the past couple of years to move away from all those Holiday programmes.

The Gingerbread House has four walls, a roof, a door, a window, and a chimney. It is decorated with many sweet culinary delights on the outside.But on the inside there is nothing—only the bare gingerbread...

My mother used to play nothing but Billie Holiday.

However, although you might think this is the time of year to take some time off, you must never transgress one of the allotment rules: ‘Thou shan’t go on holiday in summer!

MOLLY: You don’t like New Years Eve? Are you insane? It’s literally the best holiday ever. You just party all night and it doesn’t matter what stupid stuff you do because the year’s over and...

The more civilized people are, the more honorable working hard is to them. As a result, the more civilized we get, the less we live.

You know what? From now on, I think I’m going to call you Mister Christmas.

Once upon a time, the Reindeer took a running leap and jumped over the Northern Lights.But he jumped too low, and the long fur of his beautiful flowing tail got singed by the rainbow fires...