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Band Aid 40: time to change the tune?
In the Spotlight Band Aid's massively popular 1984 hit raised around £8m for famine relief in Ethiopia and the charity has generated over £140m in total
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How to earn extra cash for Christmas
The Explainer The holiday season can be expensive but there are ways to bolster your festive finances
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Christmas gifts for children: the top toys of the year
The Week Recommends The most sought-after kids' presents revealed
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The UK and Europe's best Christmas markets
The Week Recommends Twinkling lights, mulled wine, gifts and crafts… Embrace the festive spirit with a visit to one of these winter wonderland venues
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Mulled white wine: a 'quirky' Christmas hit?
The Week Recommends Retailers are hoping to tempt shoppers with a 'lighter' version of the classic festive tipple
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'That postmasters must still battle for justice in 2024 is scandalous'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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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
In the Spotlight 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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