You’d better not cry: Krampus is coming
SICK of Saint Nick? Kids in need of a serious wake-up call? This long-forgotten legend may be exactly what you need: Krampus, Santa’s demonic sidekick.
Christmas
The great Christmas tree heresy
THE Bible says don’t do it. Yet every year, we pull out plastic imitations or buy the real thing. We love them. But are Christmas trees a religious insult?
What Australia’s men just don’t get
WITHOUT the men in their lives even noticing, women around the country are struggling. Lads, it’s time to pay attention.
The TV that costs $700,000
THE world’s largest 4K television features technology far beyond what you’ll find in a normal TV. All you need now is $700,000.
Why my dog is as important as your kid
YOU think your child is the be-all and end-all? I beg to differ. My dog is just as important as your kid and I’m not going to apologise for it.
The real reason you feel poor
WHETHER you’re rich or poor isn’t just due to your job — it has a heck of a lot to do with something you can’t even control.
Elf: The things you never knew
WHO was going to play Buddy before Will Ferrell was given the part and why did the lead actor suffer from terrible headaches during filming? Here are the secrets behind Elf.
This $499 gadget is worth every cent
IF YOU are looking to spend some money on premium tech products this Christmas, it’s hard to look past the Sony WH-1000XM2 noise-cancelling headphones.
Don’t force hugs on your children
IT’S Christmas. The time of year kids get stacks of gifts from people they barely know. There’s a good reason you shouldn’t make them hug people to say thanks.
Christmas with Australia’s biggest family
IF YOU think the holidays are stressful, try having to buy gifts for this many kids and visit Santa in an old school bus.
How to wrap a present in 15 seconds
CHECK out this step-by-step guide on how to wrap presents in 15 seconds and under using the Japanese wrapping hack.
‘Get over it’: Australia’s weird obsession
EVERY single year, at around this time, you start to hear it. The whining. The confected outrage. Australia is angry for no good reason whatsoever.
The astonishing money Christmas songs rake in
MARIAH Carey makes an obscene amount every time her Christmas hit is played. But believe it or not, she hasn’t topped the list of highest sellers this year.
This year’s 12 biggest Christmas Grinches
THEY’RE ruining photos, stealing presents and even banning Christmas altogether. As we celebrate, these people have forgotten their festive spirit.
Obama’s favourite Xmas playlist
EVER wonder what music gets President Barack Obama in the Christmas mood? Sign in to Spotify to find out.
How the uber rich spend their Christmas
IF YOU’RE not waking to exotic-skinned handbags under a tree of custom-made baubles, what’s the point? Here’s how the other half spends Christmas.
Madonna and Ritchie in court over son
MADONNA’S teen son Rocco is sick of her and wants to spend Christmas with his dad, Guy Ritchie. Now a judge has intervened.
The Christmas talk we must have
OPINION: FOR many people, Christmas isn’t awesome — in fact it can be really s***. We need to talk about it.
Ho ho, oh no: Why Kris Kringles are terrible
IF YOU’RE going to participate in the office Kris Kringle, you may as well flush your money down the toilet. Here’s why.
What’s wrong with this massive pile of gifts?
HER children won’t be complaining, but a mum has been slammed and accused of “abusing” them after posting this photo online.
Home life: Home is where the heart is
OUR homes are more than just bricks and mortar. Why our homes are the centre of our universe?
What’s the deal with Boxing Day?
WHY are the colours of Christmas red and green, where did Santa come from, why do we say ‘Xmas’ and what is Boxing Day? We’ll tell you.
The presents of Christmas past we miss
REMEMBER when Christmas presents required batteries and not wi-fi? We do. Here are the Christmas presents we received as kids that we still love.
What really happens in a massage
IT’S not uncommon for a massage to be given as a gift around Christmastime. But is it really beneficial, and what is it actually supposed to achieve?
How to help your body survive Christmas
CHRISTMAS can be a tricky time to stay trim, so who better to seek advice from than retired Ironman Guy Leech?
What not to do at your Xmas party
SHOES, karaoke, shots and short skirts: the office Christmas party form guide has been delivered by etiquette queen Anna Musson. Make sure you’re on the right side of it.
Here’s something to scare you this Christmas
JUST when you thought you’d seen it all from pop diva Miley Cyrus, this happens.
Monty the Penguin will melt your heart
STILL not in the Christmas spirit? Meet the adorable Antarctic star of this year’s festive ad from UK retailer John Lewis, guaranteed to make you smile.
Price war brews over must-have gift
IT’S the must-have Christmas gift and has touched off a war among brands and retailers. Is there one in your home yet?
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