Christmas culture

Red radical: the tales behind the Santa we see today

Beyond Christmas cards: a guide to the season’s art, past and present

In defence of the traditional nativity play.

Beyond waiting: Advent’s acknowledgements and expectations.

Is your nativity missing a dragon?

Alison Harpur explores the significance of Epiphany in Italian Renaissance...

From the Christmas star, humankind has been fascinated by astronomical...

Reflect on gifts given and received at Christmas, and spot the key to a...

Need a little Christmas day recuperation? Sit back, relax and listen to a...

A friends’ walk leads to a discussion on the plausibility of the virgin...

At Christmas, Graham Tomlin reflects in the Financial Times on the need to...

Three reasons why everyone should watch It’s a Wonderful Life this Christmas...