Christmas – whether you’re religious or not – is a time when people gather their families together to reinforce the bonds that make us human.
In the era of modern telecommunications, distance no longer…
Four-year-old Ar Zin stared at my bag. He knew there was something special inside.
The classroom full of 30 Burmese refugee children was so hushed that I could each child’s breath, and Ar Zin’s eyes…
Across the West this year, civilization will fall, as one by one, Christmas dinners collapse into war by other means.
Steve McFarland
In a successful civilization every activity becomes a genuine education. All pursuits approach the dream of “motherhood”: citizens are gently and lovingly raised to be more noble, empathetic, playful…
Christmas retail performance hasn’t been pretty this year.
The lead up to Christmas inevitably draws our attention to the actions and performance of retailers. This December there have been very few tales of cheer.
Major players such as JB Hi Fi, Billabong and…
We may not be a “Christian country” but we’re certainly not secular.
AAP/Paul Miller
It’s a debate we have every year. A school changes the words of a Christmas carol, or a council puts up a banner saying “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas”, sparking debate on all sides. Are…
Christmas office party revellers: don’t let any of these people update their Facebook right now.
AAP
As Christmas party season approaches, many will begin turning their attention to the office party. While some may focus on concerns about the venue and cost-cutting measures (in the current economic climate…
