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‘Solidarity tourism’ has made Christmas a very busy time of year in Palestine.
A religion of conspicuous consumption has replaced Christianity at the centre of Christmas – and it’s big business which will be most pleased of all.
December 25 is the least popular day to give birth in the US, Australia and New Zealand, and second only to Boxing Day on Dec. 26 in England, Wales and Ireland.
We are addicted to consumption during these holidays, which leads to a massive amount of landfill waste. Giant retailers like Walmart could help the problem, but they haven’t.
Modern viewers: Scrooge doesn’t discuss what he’s learned or ask for redemption. He swiftly negates the life he would have led, had it not been for the ghostly interventions.
The pagans paved the way for our modern festivities.
Take a good look at those old Christmas ornaments before hanging them on the tree – you may find it’s time to retire some family keepsakes.
The holiday window is laden with nostalgia and associations of childhood traditions and a longing for drawn-out moments.
Variety may be the spice of life, but it can also make you pile on the pounds.
A list of 5 great reads for young critical thinkers and the adults in their lives — in time for holiday gift-giving.
Nativity scenes showing the birth of baby Jesus first originated in the small Italian town of Greccio.
We have an innate desire to be reminded of darkness and mortality during the festive season.
After several decades in which many housewives turned their backs on slave sugar, it suddenly made a comeback.
Consumerism reaches a frenzied peak as the holidays approach, but it’s not too late to put on the brakes.
A new study looks at the impact a gift’s wrapping has on how the recipient likes what you give them.
Real Christmas trees may be in short supply this year thanks to the 2008 economic downturn, climate change and insect infestations.
For many children, the anticipation of Santa’s imminent journey down the chimney to deliver gifts is nothing but magical.
When hosting a dinner party, are you obliged to let your guests know that you own a smart device like Amazon Echo or Google Home? The answer is yes, according to a privacy researcher.
Innovation is integral to the success of Canadian retailers and encouraging consumers to shop in stores as well as online. The big strategic risk is not innovating and failing, but failing to innovate.
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