Red Letter Days Blog

We’ve all received, and probably given, gifts that call on our poker face skills. Finding good Christmas gifts can be tricky, particularly if you’re shopping for someone with discerning tastes. Unsurprisingly, more than half of us have received unwanted gifts, according to a survey by Finder.com. Whether it’s a loud jumper from your gran or a helmet from Dad for…

Did you know that there are 800,000 young carers in the UK today? At secondary school age, these children look after at least one relative with disability, illness or mental health condition – sometimes spending up to 30 hours a week on care. Meet Young Carer, Ian Ian, age 16, from London is just one. Since the age of 13,…

We’ve officially started counting the sleeps until Christmas. This festive season might not be what we’re used to, but there’s few things that could change the feelings of joy and goodwill that come with this time of year. 2020 is an opportunity for us to get extra creative with our gift giving and — as the nights get chillier —…

Every day, more people, businesses and industries are doing their bit for the planet. As you plan your Christmas shopping this year, you can give a gift that’s friendlier on the environment too. And making a gesture to protect the natural world isn’t as hard as you might think; Red Letter Days has hundreds of great sustainable gifts – and…

What do you put in her Christmas stocking after the year that was 2020? It’s been a tough 12 months. Many of the things we love most have beencancelled. We’ve seen less of our friends and family. Finances have been tight and life hasn’t felt normal. Fortunately, the joy of Christmas is on its way – and everyone could do…

It’s (almost) time to break out the jingle bells. The shops are filling up with decorations, and we’ll soon see big green trees twinkling in the windows of homes. Christmas is coming, and after an unusual year, it’s a time for joy and celebration. Have you started thinking about what Christmas gifts you want to give to your dad, brother,…