Firies save ducklings from drain
WHILE civilians were unwrapping their Christmas presents, big-hearted fire fighters were busy saving ducklings.
Christmas
‘The light shines in darkness’
THE Queen has used her Christmas message to say light can triumph over the dark moments of the year.
‘Hello, is this planet Earth?’
A LUCKY woman just got an accidental Christmas call from space after astronaut Tim Peake misdialled her number.
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.
The world’s best Christmas lights
IF YOU thought your Christmas lights were the belle of the neighbourhood ball, take a look at this New York City suburb.
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.
The rise of the orphans’ Christmas
FORGET spending Christmas with your family. More and more young people are ditching tradition, and spending the big day with friends. And why not?
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.
You’re doing Santa presents wrong
DOES the fat man wrap his presents for your kids? And how many does he give? How can something so simple become so fraught?
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.
Surviving Christmas with a broken family
LET’S face it, some holidays are going to be bloody awful. But there are a few tricks that will make Christmas bearable, no matter your situation.
Adorable real life ‘Elf on the Shelf’
SANTA Claus is coming to town, and his little elves are on watch. A Utah dad has turned his four-month-old son into a real life ‘Elf on the Shelf’.
Answers for your Christmas dilemmas
LET’S face it: the festive season can be tough, particularly if your family ain’t exactly the Brady Bunch. But answers could just be a phone call away.
Dear Santa, I’ve been a naughty mum
IT’S not easy to admit these parenting sins. But when it comes to the naughty and nice list, Kylie Orr knows exactly where she belongs.
8 treats to indulge in this Christmas
MOVE over Christmas pudding, there are new desserts in town. Try some of these decadent treats to get yourself in the holiday mood.
10 conversations you need to stop having
WE ALL know them. The people we hate being stuck with at a party. So here are the 10 conversation topics you need to avoid.
This gift from Santa will warm your heart
A MAN working as a Santa at a shopping centre has sent out a powerful message for those struggling during this time of year.
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.
Top 10 Christmas movies of all time
WE HAVE put together a Christmas movie playlist based on the best and biggest festive movies of all time.
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.
Is mum’s gift pile for kids ‘abuse’?
A MUM accused of “abusing” her kids after posting a photo of a pile of 300 Christmas presents she bought for them has hit back at online haters.
Santa’s been turned into a hot hipster
SANTA as we know him has been given a makeover. Model Paul Mason has been hired by a Canadian Mall to pull his best Zoolander moves as ‘Fashion Santa.’
Sally’s big health challenge
WHILE the country kicks into festive party mode, Sally Obermeder is taking a healthier approach to ‘party month’.
Now THIS is how to party …
DIAMONDS, drinks, ships and sports stars: the festive party season has officially slipped into overdrive.
Is it OK to double-dip? Science knows
TO DOUBLE-dip or not to double-dip? That is the question. Science has the answer, once and for all.
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.
Man’s ultimate Christmas regret
IT’S a Christmas challenge Yule never forget. A man chugged one litre of creamy eggnog and still can’t believe what happened to him.
Why does Mrs Abbott look so sad?
PM TONY Abbott has released a Christmas message with a guest appearance by his wife, Margie. But what’s got her looking so glum?
What drop makes the biggest splash
AUSTRALIANS will spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars on booze for Christmas — and that’s just this week. So what’s the most popular drop?
Secret to a foolproof Xmas dinner
IT’S enough to make most cooks quiver with fear — the thought of being in charge of food at Christmas. But according to the Godfather of cooking, it’s a piece of cake.
Nine mouths of Xmas fed for a song
WHEN you’ve got nine mouths to feed for Christmas dinner and only $100 left in your pocket, how do you pull it off? Let this family show 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 will the weather be on Christmas Day?
HEAT? Rain? Wind? Find out what weather you can expect at your place on the all important Christmas Day.
Christmas drinks really are good for you
PERHAPS all that pre-Christmas boozing has benefits after all. According to new research, it may even be ensuring you’ll face up to the big day fresh and flu-free!
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 you should eat in 2015
THERE’S no question: Food in Australia is changing. But with all the variety we have now, and all the confusion over which diet is best, how in the world are we supposed to know what to eat?
8 surprising facts about this classic Xmas song
EVERYONE counts this as one of their favourite Christmas songs. Even goats love it. But there’s plenty you don’t know about it — including a juicy cameo appearance.
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?
Ebola-hit Sierra Leone cancels Xmas
SIERRA LEONE has cancelled Christmas. As Ebola cases continue to spiral, soldiers will crack down on street celebrations and push people inside.
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.
The toy you don’t want under your tree
THIS is a warning to toy buyers everywhere — looks can be deceiving. While this walking, squeaking giraffe may look sweet, just wait until it opens its mouth.
Here’s something to scare you this Christmas
JUST when you thought you’d seen it all from pop diva Miley Cyrus, this happens.
The inconvenient truth about Santa
SHOULD we encourage our kids to believe in Santa, or blow the whole thing wide open from the time they’re old enough to recognise the guy in the red suit? SPOILER ALERT
Naughty and nice kids’ names
BETTER alert Santa – a list of kids who have been naughty and nice this year has been released. Who makes the list?
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.
How long to work off Xmas dinner
IT takes more than an afternoon snooze to recover from the kilojoule-packed Christmas traditional meal. Just how much exercise is required?
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?
We’re #1 Christmas shoppers in world
EXCLUSIVE: Australians spend more at Christmas than any other country in the world. But there is a downside – the mortgage needs paying.
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