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When Santa fought for the Union
The Explainer How the bloodshed and turmoil of the Civil War helped make the modern American Christmas.
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The celebrity winners of 2023
Why everyone's talking about Girl power's still got it as Taylor Swift, Barbie and Britney all come out on top
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'One Bethlehem church nativity scene has infant Jesus lying among the rubble'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Christmas songs: where are the new hits?
Talking Point The internet, the music industry and a 'generational effect' make us return to the same old festive classics again and again
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Nan who charges family for Christmas dinner puts up price
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
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Pros and cons of cold-water swimming
Pros and Cons Icy dips at Christmas can be a ‘mood booster’ but also carry health risks
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Woman solves 'rude neighbour' mystery
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
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The Christmas round robin: return of the much-mocked missive?
Talking Point Young people looking to 'precious tradition' that 'predates social media and exceeds it'
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'Regardless of Trump's fraud trial verdict, he remains a threat to democracy'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The nightmare before Christmas: is the party over for the office festive do?
Talking Point Seasonal cheer and morale-boosting benefits under threat from economic woes and employee disinterest – or dread
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Charity shop vase auctioned for $100,000
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
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Will the UK see a white Christmas this year?
In Depth Snow has fallen on Christmas Day in the UK 39 times in the last 53 years, according to Met Office data
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Office Christmas parties give us sleepless nights
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
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'Farage in the jungle is like putting Marmite in a trifle'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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