Christmas

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Sciences & Technology

How to give your animal friends a stress-free holiday season

From posing for the family Christmas photo to the hot days of summer – here are some tips to help give your pet a happy holiday as well

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Politics & Society

Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas

As Australia’s cost-of-living increases, many of us are spending less. From calculating a gift’s cost-per-use to experiences rather than pressies, here are expert tips for a thrifty Christmas

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Arts & Culture

‘Tis the season to celebrate Australia’s diversity

The Australian summer holidays are an opportunity to explore and celebrate some of our diverse cultures and communities

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Arts & Culture

Did Charles Dickens invent Christmas?

While the Victorian author didn’t actually invent Christmas, he did renew – and redefine – its generous spirit

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Health & Medicine

How to (sleigh) ride your emotions this Christmas

Santa knows if you’re naughty or nice, but not if you’re sad or stressed. For people feeling down this holiday period, here are some evidence-based tips for managing your emotions

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Health & Medicine

How COVID-safe Santa can save Christmas

Given how depressing 2020 has been, Santa’s sleigh run needs to be classified as an essential service, so here is how Mr Claus (and his reindeer) can be a super spreader of goodwill and not COVID-19

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Arts & Culture

The weird world of Christmas traditions

From wrapping presents to decorating a tree, some of the traditions many of us associate with Christmas get their own cultural spin in different countries around the world

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Arts & Culture

Where have all the good festive films gone?

Every festive season for years, we’ve been served Christmas schmaltz at the movies, but that’s now changing. And while we’re on the subject, why is Die Hard a Christmas film?

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Health & Medicine

Holiday stress and how to beat it

Seventy per cent of us experience a spike in stress over the festive season, but some understanding of why we get anxious and the effect on our bodies can help us relax this Christmas

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Health & Medicine

Focusing on kindness, not consumption, this Christmas

Amid the Christmas crazy, how can parents teach kids what really matters this festive season?

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