If you’re looking to cut down on your consumption this year, you may benefit from recreating some Victorian DIY projects.
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Home fragrances can smell gorgeous – but here’s why some could prove hazardous to health
I reviewed philosophers’ views on the ethics of deception and applied them to parental lies.
This tender family drama uses observational techniques to create atmosphere over story.
Few copies remain of the earliest known board game produced in the US.
Nollaig na mBan marks the end of the Christmas season on January 6, but is also a day to celebrate Mná na hÉireann (women of Ireland).
The Mari Lwyd and the plygain are two prominent Welsh traditions celebrated over Christmas and the new year.
There is an obscure medieval legend that says once upon a time in Bethlehem, a child was born whose holiness was so great it required the slaughter of all the ‘sodomites’ in the world.
Many Christmas-themed movies centre around single people searching for love. But many people are increasingly happy being single and in no rush to find a partner.
‘Somebody has to do something’: Top feature film and documentary picks from scholars examining climate change and cinema offer courage to hold contradictory truths and pursue climate solutions.
How much of anything do we need?
Over millennia St. Nicholas became the modern-day Santa Claus - transcending time, culture, and religion.
An expert on Ukrainian music and folklore explains how holiday traditions celebrate both centuries of culture and present-day resistance.
In 1943, Britons thought the war was nearly over − but another 18 months of hardship and a decade of rationing lay ahead.
Body weight is affected by many factors – so it’s possible that even if different people ate the exact same foods at Christmas, one may gain more weight.
Scrooge was a neglected child whose trauma haunted him into old age.
Roasting meat sets off a cascade of chemical reactions. With a bit of kitchen chemistry know-how, you can use these reactions to your advantage when you make gravy.
The holidays can disrupt healthy lifestyle habits, like nutrition and exercise routines. Here’s how to enjoy the season without derailing your physical or mental health.
School is out and Santa is on his way, but there’s still a bit of a wait before he wriggles down that chimney.
From an economic viewpoint, the idea may initially appeal by appearing to maximise the economic utility of the receiver. But it suffers from fundamental flaws.
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