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As you make your yuletide preparations, ever wonder where some of the season’s strange words come from? Well, our linguistic experts have the answers.
Last year’s COVID-19 restrictions were a relief to some people who have experienced family trauma because it spared them difficult holiday visits with relatives. Now, it’s back to holidays as usual.
The polarizing dessert that people love to hate became a Christmas mainstay thanks, in part, to the U.S. Postal Service.
Practising mindfulness and getting outdoors can reduce stress around the holiday season.
The public has been asked to cut back on socialising ahead of Christmas – but does this request go far enough?
‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ is one of the most famous American poems. But who wrote it?
A tale of gassy reindeer and psychedelic mushrooms.
This evergreen plant has some tricky ways to get ahead, but it’s a valuable part of the ecosystem.
The story of how a teenage princess launched one of the first global charity campaigns.
Figuring out whether to celebrate holidays, and how, is tricky for lots of interfaith families – but thoughtful communication makes a difference.
Many early stories praise her work ethic and devotion. But with Mrs. Claus usually hitting the North Pole’s glass ceiling, some writers started to push back.
The routine of holding nativity plays and other Christian practices has led them to be viewed as part of British culture.
It’s a nice story but the picture used to illustrate the Christmas truce football match isn’t of it at all.
Enid Blyton’s books made for great plays, offering children an alternative to star-studded pantomimes for the first time.
Festive romance, miracles and a happy ever after: the tropes of Christmas rom-com films (and why we love them).
Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for vets.
Rapid testing for COVID-19 is an extra safety measure that can help prevent spread of infection, and help you have a more normal holiday, especially if you are visiting vulnerable people.
A big part of coming to terms with consumption and climate change involves acknowledging the inordinate consumption and climate impact of the wealthy.
How safe is the toy you may be buying for someone this Christmas? New research suggests that toy companies often take too long to issue recalls after they become aware of safety hazards.
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