Christmas
Ms Scrooge
Charlie Hegarty | 02 January 2010
The Russian-American writer Ayn Rand sang the praises of egoism and spurned altruism as a philosophy for weaklings. How happy was she?
What the Dickens are population controllers up to?
Michael Cook | 24 December 2009
The flint-hearted miserabilists who want fewer people should read A Christmas Carol.
Merry Christmas, sweetheart!
Gianfranco Amato | 24 December 2009
A special Christmas gift for the guy (or girl) who has everything: a divorce voucher
A donkey ride to Bethlehem
Carolyn Moynihan | 22 December 2009
The donkey may be lowly and laughable, but he has had his moments of glory.
Guess who invented ‘holiday trees’
Joanna Bogle | 17 December 2009
Nazi efforts to paganise Christmas.
Yes, Virginia, it’s a Christmas tree
Christina Nicholas | 14 December 2009
If officially Communist Beijing celebrates Christmas with gusto, why do Westerners fret about offending non-Christians with trees, carols and decorations?
A Christmas Carol
Leticia Velasquez | 11 November 2009
A brilliant retelling of the classic story
Christmas cheer
Carolyn Moynihan | 20 December 2008
Science confirms that happiness is catching; you never know whom your joy will reach.
The spirit of Christmas present
Michelle Martin | 20 November 2008
Ebenezer Scrooge can teach us that our best behaviour isn't only for special occasions.
The sublime message of Christmas
John Armstrong | 27 December 2007
The central idea of Christmas -- that God became man -- has had an enormous impact upon Western art.
Auditing our happiness stocks
Carolyn Moynihan | 02 December 2006
Happy Christmas! And it probably will be despite the shopping and cooking.
The Nativity Story
Guiomar Barbi | 01 December 2006
This faithful retelling of the birth of Christ has an unusually relevant message.
Decoding your greeting cards
Sarah Phelps Smith | 01 December 2006
There is a wealth of symbolism in the smallest detail of classic Christmas cards.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, too, just to cover the bases
Carolyn Moynihan | 18 December 2005
Can the West celebrate Christmas without offending its non-Christian minorities, or do we have to settle for mere holiday spirit? And what will happen if we do?
The ultimate Christmas present
Michael Cook | 17 December 2004
Santa came early for good little girls and boys in the Netherlands, bringing the gift of involuntary euthanasia for children under 12.
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