A Christmas hit can be the gift that keeps on giving, so why have so many artists given up? | Jessica Mizrahi

As Mariah Carey and Wham continue to rule the yuletide charts with decades-old songs, it seems many contenders have abandoned the festive fight

To me, the Christmas season doesn't start when offices close. It's not when the first person on the street turns on the Christmas lights, or even once the Christmas pageant has been held.

It's the first day I hear a carol.