The menu in 1894 included fried fillets of sole, moulds of puréed pheasant meat, macaroni with tomato sauce, cheese, ham, pickled tongue, mushrooms and truffles
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Many of the most loved parts of the Christmas story are unbiblical
Margaret Paston’s reference to playing cards in her letter to her husband on Christmas Eve 1459 is the earliest recorded reference to the activity in England.
‘Black Nativity’ may be different each time you see it − and that’s exactly what the playwright had in mind.
Christmas isn’t always the most wonderful time of the year – here’s a brief guide to some of the most common festive ailments
The custom of mailing printed Christmas cards in the 19th century was a product of the industrial revolution. It was influenced by older British holiday traditions − some entirely fictional.
Opt for a lighter, cheaper red wine if you’re trying to dodge a headache this holiday season.
Charles Schulz’s TV special survived the skepticism of network executives to become a holiday classic.
This year, Malthouse Theatre brings audiences a new kind of Christmas variety show: F Christmas is a camp Christmas pageant.
Timbre is the colour of sound, and at this time of year, it is part of the colour of Christmas.
You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by many names. That doesn’t make him disreputable, just a reflection of changing American culture.
For some, the current peak of the wave has passed. For others, it’s more a slow rise in cases. Here’s what we can expect as the festive season approaches.
Let’s cast the holly, snowmen and reindeer aside to decorate our homes with Aussie Christmas crafts instead. How about Christmas beetle baubles, paper parrots and ornamental echidnas?
While Santa’s appearance may be synonymous with the season of goodwill, it doesn’t suggest he’s in the best of health.
Is it manipulation or persuasion?
Why does Hollywood persist in making Christmas action movie stinkers when so many of us enjoy cheesy romance and cosy comforting fare during the holiday season?
These Victorian paper projects will reduce unnecessary spending, and as gifts they’re much more personal and meaningful.
Studies suggest that sad music may alleviate the impact of seasonal stress.
Musical instruments come with physical and mental benefits, and there’s an instrument to suit everyone.
Whether embracing your identity fully, treading carefully or skipping family gatherings altogether, your decisions are valid.
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