Nothing says Christmas like a picture-postcard snow scene, on the cover of Country Life, on a glitter-frosted greetings card or on a festive biscuit tin. The Christmas of our imagination — and, indeed ...

Last year was officially a white Christmas in the UK, said the Met Office, although only "11% of stations recorded snow falling", and "none reported any snow lying on the ground". Those hoping for ...

Still, though, even I baulked a little when I read the synopsis for Netflix’s latest festive film, Falling For ... hallmarks of a good Christmas romcom – fake-looking snow, attractive actors ...