Santa’s heartbreaking letter to girl
EVERY Christmas, Michael and his daughter Charlie wake up to find Santa has left presents as well as a letter more precious than the gifts.
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Netflix’s savage fan takedown
USUALLY, Netflix is guarded when it comes to viewing figures, but the company has broken its own promise to absolutely skewer the obsessive fans of one particular movie.
Hilarious problem with this photo
THERE’S enough to worry about when you’re getting Santa pics done. The last thing you’re thinking about is where your kids’ hands are.
Ridiculously lavish $13,000 hairdryer
MOST of us are still blow-drying our hair with that dodgy dryer bought on sale in 2005. Ready for an upgrade? Check out this insanely luxe option.
Are you smarter than a 10-year-old?
MATHS whiz Adam Spencer will test the intelligence of grown-ups and kids alike with his 12 Puzzles of Christmas. Try out today’s first riddle.
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.
Key to crispy spuds on Christmas Day
EVERYONE likes a crispy roast potato with their Christmas dinner. Here is how to guarantee your serve perfect spuds on the big day.
Agonising confession to my daughter
‘MUM, is Santa real?’ She needs to know. So. Very. Simply. I. Offer. A. Quiet. “No.” What happens next is just … heartbreaking.
How to make Christmas easy
IT’S can be the most stressful time of the year, but these simple tips from a professional organiser will make getting through the silly season a breeze.
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.
You’re hanging Xmas tree lights wrong
YOU know how you wrap them around the branches? Turns out there is a better way to hang your lights.
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.
Worst PR fails of 2017
WHAT is Amazon doing? Tell us if you’re opening before Christmas. The retail giant’s odd launch is one of the worst PR fails of the year.
What you have to bring to Christmas
THERE are a couple of goodies you need to bring if you want to be welcomed to the Christmas Day feast this year.
Best foods to cure a hangover
AFTER a long night drinking you’ll probably be reaching for a kebab, but there are many better options if you want to cure that hangover.
Mum slams $100 ’must have’ Xmas toy
A MUM has taken to social media to post a scathing review of the LOL Big Surprise — one of this year’s “must-have” Christmas toys.
Why it pays to work Christmas Day
NOT everybody gets to spend Christmas Day eating and drinking with loved ones — but given there’s good money to make, not everybody is complaining, either.
Most stressful thing about Xmas
THE expectation of awesome Christmas “happiness” is the most stressful thing abut the whole palaver, writes Melissa Hoyer.
Web has nothing on sprawling centres
FREE ice-cold airconditioning remains one of the main drawcards for bricks-and-mortar shopping in Queensland, with Brisbane shoppers less likely than those in Sydney and Melbourne to shop online.
How to make your gift next-level
PERSONALISATION is the top trend of the 2016 party season, with well-known brands selling custom versions of their products. Here’s how it works.
What you never knew about Love Actually
IT’S a Christmas classic adored worldwide. But there are some facts about 2003 rom-com Love Actually that may still manage to surprise you.
Low-life thieves teach kids harsh Xmas lesson
IT WAS a Wishing Tree intended to teach daycare kids about the joy of giving. But callous thieves put paid to that.
You can eat these Christmas lights
IF YOU want to impress your mother-in-law this Christmas here’s how to do it. These cookie lights take decorations to the next level.
What was Starbucks thinking?
WE’RE all for a festive beverage during the holiday season, but Starbucks might have taken it too far this time. The coffee giant has launched the Christmas drink nobody asked for.
Aussies must ‘rise up’ to defend Christmas
IMMIGRATION Minister Peter Dutton has called on Australians to defend Christmas traditions after hearing a school had stopped end-of-year carols.
The mother lode of Christmas gifts
SOME parents give a little at Christmas, while others give a lot. This mother gives nearly 100 Christmas presents EACH for her three children.
‘I don’t give a toss what anyone thinks’
A UK mum accused of child abuse for buying her kids 300 Christmas presents last year is back with an even bigger haul.
Shoppers freak out over must-have toy
THIS weird toy is the must-have Christmas gift of 2016, apparently. The problem is, no stores have it in stock – and shoppers are getting desperate.
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.
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