Why do certain toys create a frenzy? Turning raw materials into something that sparks kids’ imagination is no small endeavour.
Articles on Christmas
Displaying 341 - 360 of 573 articles
DNA testing kits will be a popular gift this holiday season. Before mailing off your saliva, it’s important to understand what these kits can and cannot tell us.
A Protestant tradition with pagan roots, the Christmas tree is now a global phenomenon. It also reveals much about market economics, so let’s climb on the sleigh and take a ride around this holiday item…
Mythical mistletoe can be traced back to Norse legends.
The benefits from shared storybook reading do not depend on whether books are bought, borrowed or new or used. Some suggested read-aloud books for children aged about kindergarten to Grade 2.
Chronic violence was dampening the holiday spirit in Chihuahua, Mexico. So the Mennonite community planned a ‘Parade of Lights’ and holiday party where neighbors could celebrate safely even at night.
The point of an argument can become lost when debating climate change. Greta Thunberg show us how to stay on-topic.
Holiday movies offer us a glimpse into how the world is could be, often in sharp contrast to our lives as they are. In that way, the annual act of viewing them is like a religious ritual.
The most thoughtful gifts can also be the most sustainable, and last long after Christmas has ended.
The Santa myth tells us more about adults than children.
If you’re craving that freshly-cut tree smell, shop early and don’t be too choosy.
People are more likely to disclose information that they’re usually careful about concealing when they’re more awake and alert.
In the #MeToo era, who better than People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ 2019 to remind us that consent is sexy by rewriting outdated lyrics?
Figuring out how much to spend on gifts can be stressful.
With the surprise meticulously planned, all eyes – and lenses – turn to the kids. All they have to do is react as expected: overjoyed. So why don’t they?
Studies show the presence of natural living things in homes improve wellbeing. So why not have your own version of a Christmas tree all year round?
Whether plastic or natural, Christmas trees are generally bad for the environment. However, a new chemical process could recycle dead trees into all kinds of useful products.
What to do with those Christmas dinner leftovers.
Christmas annuals are still found countless trees but how did they become some popular in the first place?
Follow these food safety tips to keep everyone happy and healthy this festive season.
Top contributors
-
Associate Professor, New Testament, & Inaugural Director of The Wesley Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Policy, University of Divinity
-
Associate Professor of Business, Boston University
-
Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
-
Principal of South College, Durham University
-
Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
-
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Education; Curriculum Director, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
-
Associate Professor of Psychology and Inclusion, University of Bristol
-
Adjunct professor, Theological Studies, Concordia University
-
Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
-
Associate Professor in Chemistry and Associate Head Learning and Teaching, University of Tasmania
-
Honorary Professor of Classics and Ancient History, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland
-
Director, Master of Business Administration Program (MBA); Co-Director, Better Consumption Lab, Deakin University
-
Senior lecturer, University of Sydney
-
Lecturer in Psychology, Swansea University
-
Professor of Work and Organisation, University of Essex