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When Christmas was cancelled: a lesson from history

The prospect of a Christmas without large-scale celebrations is preying on minds. After the widespread cancellation of pantomimes, festive light “switch-ons” and other community activities, it seems likely that 2020’s festivities will be much more intimate affairs, potentially with households banned from mixing indoors. But what if families ignore distancing rules, should they remain in […]

by Martyn Bennett Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020 / 3 mins /

Away with the manger

by J. Budziszewski Dec 12, 2019May 5, 2020 / 2 mins /

Christmas predators, parasites, or Magi?

by Katherine Baker Dec 12, 2019May 1, 2020 / 5 mins /

Happy Christmas…I mean, Holiday Season!

by Zac Alstin Dec 11, 2019May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Christmas: a Kenyan story

by Mathew Otieno Dec 9, 2019May 5, 2020 / 4 mins /

Kids and smartphones: weighing the pros and cons

by Zac Alstin Dec 9, 2019May 1, 2020 / 6 mins /

How did Sinterklaas, friend of all children, become an enemy?

by Daniel Bernardus Dec 4, 2019May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Becoming a child again in front of the Christmas crib

by Chiara Bertoglio Dec 3, 2019May 12, 2020 / 4 mins /

Just a feisty Jewish girl in the first century AD

by Jane Fagan Jan 22, 2019May 21, 2020 / 4 mins /

Our exhilarating, messy, crowded, joyful Christmas

by Margaret Somerville Jan 6, 2019May 1, 2020 / 2 mins /

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from MercatorNet

by Staff of MercatorNet Dec 24, 2018May 1, 2020 / < 1 min /

How Charles Dickens redeemed the spirit of Christmas

by Richard Gunderman Dec 14, 2018May 1, 2020 / 5 mins /

Santa’s healthy tips: throw away the pudding and eat the sixpence

by Ann Farmer Dec 13, 2018May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

IKEA’s revealing Christmas dinner game

by Carolyn Moynihan Dec 3, 2018Apr 19, 2020 / < 1 min /

Is it time a Mother Christmas graced the annual parade?

by Carolyn Moynihan Nov 29, 2018May 5, 2020 / 4 mins /