Christmas
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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.
By The Week US Published
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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
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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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
By The Week UK Published
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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
By The Week UK Published
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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
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Woman solves 'rude neighbour' mystery
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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'
By The Week UK Published
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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
By The Week UK Published
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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
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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Charity shop vase auctioned for $100,000
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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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
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Office Christmas parties give us sleepless nights
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Farage in the jungle is like putting Marmite in a trifle'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
Instant Opinion