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.
Christmas
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.
How to save money over Christmas
CHRISTMAS can be a fun time of the year but many are left paying the bills for months afterwards. Here are easy ways to save money — without looking cheap.
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?
Faithful flock to Bethlehem
CHRISTIAN pilgrims have gathered in the ‘little town’ of Bethlehem for Christmas, lifting spirits in the area after a year of conflict.
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?
How to plan an awesome Christmas party
HOLIDAY festivities are in full swing and schedules are typically packed at this time of year. So how can you make sure your party is a jingle bell rock, not a festive flop?
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?
8 reasons why December birthdays suck
DECEMBER birthdays are kind of the worst. From combined gifts, to broke friends and Christmas-themed wrapping paper. Here’s why they suck.
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.
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