Educating children in the 21st century is about teaching them to appreciate the human condition in all its diversity. Holiday reading can contribute to this.
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The participation of five-to-11-year-old children in vaccination programs will make 90 per cent of the population eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
While shelves empty and the “booze trains” run, humanity’s ancient festival dream of equality and justice awaits.
Every small change to promote healthy levels of screen time is a step in the right direction for the health, wellbeing and development of children.
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which in 2022 begins on the evening of Dec. 18, focuses on the story of the male Maccabees. But women are also heroes in histories from that era, including Judith and Hannah.
Swedish views on holidays are shifting towards reducing air travel, media analysis shows.
Negotiation does not have to be win-lose; it can and should be win-win.
There’s no need to pull out the candy catapult this year, but a few reasonable precautions can keep COVID-19 transmissions in check.
Despite international travel restrictions, the pandemic hasn’t raised levels of domestic tourism. But it has changed what people do in the UK.
Expanding railways and changes in labour practices meant that the Victorians had time for a proper holiday and many took to the British coast.
Good information and appropriate facilities are in short supply.
After lockdowns and bans on flying, tourists will have high expectations and demands.
Memories of past holidays shape this one and ones years in the future.
Our work is often so closely tied to our sense of who we are, many of us struggle to switch off on holidays. But it’s never too late to hide the laptop.
A professor of comedy examines holiday cards in times of struggles. They aren’t all sad.
Older adults – despite their awareness of increased risk of COVID-19 – are not reporting more feelings of anxiety, anger or stress than younger age groups.
Airbnb is taking a very bold step by issuing a multi billion dollar IPO during a global economic slowdown – something that was unthinkable a few years ago.
People worried about gaining weight over the holidays may try to estimate how many calories are in the foods they put on their plates. But it’s not as easy as it looks.
Canadians won’t be able to stream ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ when it launches Christmas Day. Surfing streaming menus and reviews for what to watch and where may become a new Christmas movie tradition.
The second (and third) wave of the pandemic continues as the end-of-year holiday season approaches. Here are strategies to fight Zoom fatigue while staying virtually close to your loved ones.
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