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05/01/2026

Twelfth Night, the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas, marks the conclusion of the Christmas season. Depending on denominations, this is either held on the 5th January (Eve of Epiphany) or 6th January (Epiphany).

Traditionally, Twelfth Night was a time for feasts, music and merriment as captured in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night play.

Superstition often states that today is the last day Christmas decorations should be hanging or bad luck will be bought to your household - so it's the perfect day to take your Christmas tree down and have that post-Christmas clean up if you haven't already.

02/01/2026

The December chaos and Christmas festivities may have wrapped up, but one essential task remains - sending thank you cards.

Swipe through for our tips on crafting the perfect notes of gratitude to send to your hosts.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Debrett's!

23/12/2025

This festive season, we have teamed up with and straight-talking internet icon Gran to redefine good manners for the digital age.

Our newly launched Mind Your Manners guide reminds us that shutting down suspicious calls, texts and messages isn’t impolite – it’s entirely proper.

With millions of scam attempts blocked every day, EE is helping Britain stay safer by pairing trusted etiquette with modern network protection. Because good manners should always include protecting yourself – and others.

Discover the full guide: ee.co.uk/mind-your-manners

When you’re using the UK's best network, we're working to keep you safe while you stay connected – blocking millions of scams before they reach you, so you can shop, stream and celebrate worry-free. But a little digital etiquette goes a long way, too. That's why EE, straight-talking legend Grime...

22/12/2025

The Sovereign's Christmas Message is a long-standing tradition across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries, swipe through to read more.

17/12/2025

It’s that time of year once more. Office Christmas parties offer the perfect opportunity to celebrate and strengthen workplace bonds - but they also present ample scope for social missteps. Follow Debrett’s guide to the Do’s and Don’ts of the office Christmas party and ensure you return to work on Monday remembered for all the right reasons.

15/12/2025

Debrett's Peerage Updates

The Debrett's Peerage has undergone exciting new developments with changes to the subscription and the team, which we look forward to sharing with you soon.

Subscribers can now choose between free membership which includes all our online etiquette content or the paid membership which includes the etiquette content and exclusive access to the full peerage database.

Existing subscribers will need to subscribe on one of the new tiers and reset their current password. This can be done at www.debretts.com/subscribe/

12/12/2025

Are you hosting Christmas this year? Debrett’s has everything you need to create the perfect festive table. From silverware and glassware to napkins and tablecloths, we’re here to guide you in setting a beautifully refined Christmas table.

10/12/2025

Last week, Oxford University Press announced its Word of the Year: “Rage Bait.” As Debrett’s has been the authority on etiquette for 256 years, we’d like to share some of our ‘golden rules’ for encouraging good manners in the modern world and counteracting the rage baiters!

08/12/2025

Please be aware that the last recommended date for all Christmas deliveries from our bookstore is Wednesday 17th December.

Our books make a perfect choice for a gift, whether you're buying for a modern gent or a newly engaged couple. Explore our full collection in our pinned post or head to www.debretts.com/store/

05/12/2025

The festive season brings a flurry of writing admin - from invitations to Christmas cards and with it, plenty of potential pitfalls. Here is some Debrett’s guidance to help add a touch of polish to your correspondence this season.

03/12/2025

December Dates for your Diary.

The festive season is well and truly upon us and we are sure your diary is already filling up with dates and events, but here are a few specially curated ones that have caught our attention at Debrett's this month.