Christmas in the North shall be a time of great cheer. With biting air and snow upon the land, families gather to celebrate a warm and loving meal. The fire crackles merrily in the hearth, casting flickering shadows upon the surfaces as stories get shared. It's a time for sharing, charity, and remembering the essential meaning of Christmas.

• Several traditions are unique to the North, like performing carols in the snow or making decorations from pine cones.
• Young ones eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus, who arrives by sleigh pulled by a team of faithful steeds.
• Presents are exchanged with joy, and good cheer fills the air.

Jingle Bell Tyne: A Proper Festive Hit

It's Christmastime, lads and lasses, and there's no finer way to get in the spirit than with a right good Geordie Christmas number one. And let's be straight up, there's only one song that really fits the bill: Jingle Bell Tyne. This isn't just some average festive tune, this is a proper anthem for our region, with lyrics that speak to every Geordie heart.

Starting with the iconic opening line about "Santa comin' down {the Tyne|to the Toon|by the river" you know you're in for a treat. The upbeat melody gets stuck in your head faster than a {can{ of Strongbow at a Newcastle pub and the lyrics are a hilarious celebration of all things Geordie.

• You'll find that special something about Jingle Bell Tyne that makes it more than just a song, it's a feeling. It's the joy of Christmas mixed with the charm of our beloved Newcastle.
• So this, crank up the volume and let Jingle Bell Tyne take you on a festive journey through the heart of Geordie land.

It's Scouse Santa Time!

This Christmas, we're gettin' a right proper festive belter with {“Scouse Santa's On His Way”|The anthem|this absolute corker| of a song. It’s‘ll{‘s got all the trimmings to make it a proper Christmas banger – think sleigh bells, big tunes, and lyrics that'll have you singin' along from the first chord. It's all about the magic of Christmas, but with that {Scouse|Merseyside flavour we know and love.

This one's gonna be right up there with the classics like "Merry Christmas Everyone" and "Last Christmas". Get ready to belt it out at the pub, on your doorstep, or just in the shower – this song's got something for everyone.

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tune: Yorkshire Pudding & Presents

It's definitely that time of year again! Christmas carols are playing everywhere, the evergreens are twinkling, and we're all getting ready for the big day. But this year, there's one unique song that has stolen our hearts: Yorkshire Pudding & Presents.

• This catchy tune tells the story of a family Christmas tradition involving a delicious Yorkshire pudding and some heartfelt tokens.
• It's the perfect blend of joyful melody and fun lyrics that are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.
• No matter you're a fan of traditional Christmas songs or something with a twist, Yorkshire Pudding & Presents is guaranteed to become your new holiday go-to.

{So put on your Santa hat, grab a plate of treats, and get ready to sing along to the best Christmas song of 2024!You won't regret it.

A Right Proper Northern Christmas Anthem

It's the month when festive cheer is in full swing and everyone's craving a good old-fashioned check here carol. Well, this year we've got just the thing. From the heart of Tyneside comes a new track that's already charmed its way to the top, promising to be the sound of this festive celebration.

The song, composed by local lad/lass, tells a heartwarming story about family and friendship.

With its catchy melody and powerful vocals/soulful voice/heartfelt lyrics, this track is guaranteed to get you in the holiday groove.

The Ultimate Christmas Cracker

There's nowt quite like a proper Christmas cracker to get the festive spirit going up here in the North. We're talking about the proper ones - not those flimsy, plastic-wrapped things you get down south! A good northern cracker should have a solid cardboard casing, and when you pull it open, there should be a proper crack. Then, of course, you've got the goodies inside: a paper hat, a dad joke, and a little prize.

Some folk might say that Christmas crackers are just a bit cheeky, but I think they're brilliant. They add a bit of joviality to the day, and they're always a good laugh. Besides, what's Christmas without a few laughs?