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People
Olivia Newton-John’s heartfelt Christmas message reminds us all to have hope
The actor is currently living with stage-four metastatic breast cancer.
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Life
These hilarious tweets perfectly sum the reality of Christmas in the age of Covid
“My Dad just fell asleep during our Zoom Christmas”.
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TV
The vital lesson we must take from Call The Midwife’s Christmas special
It was an undeniably emotional episode – but for all the right reasons.
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Life
“My big, beautiful, Ghanaian-British Christmas: how my family celebrates”
Arnelle Paterson describes her childhood festive memories – a mix of Ghanaian and British traditions, from highlife music to watching the EastEnders special.
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Don’t underestimate those family Zoom calls, it’ll do wonders for your health
Time to look at those virtual connections in a new light.
Film
Emma Thompson has some typically sage words about the sexist Hollywood age gap
The actress called out the “utterly unbalanced” nature of Hollywood's on-screen relationships.
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Life
5 magical Christmas traditions from around the world to add to your festive ritual
Take inspiration from another culture this Christmas.
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Long Reads
15 people reveal what Christmas will look like in the age of Covid-19
“It will probably just be booze and board games, with a few Zoom calls.”
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Relationships
Women are having less sex in the lead up to Christmas
The “most wonderful time of the year” may not be the best for our sex lives, experts have found.
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- Charley Ross
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Relationships
In a long distance relationship this Christmas? Here’s how to celebrate
A relationship expert shares their top tips.
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- Lauren Geall
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TV
Netflix’s Home For Christmas is back to tackle those ‘single woman’ clichés
The series was a surprise hit last year, and the second season is set for similar success.
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- Hollie Richardson
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The 32 best Christmas songs of all time
As ranked by their ability to spark joy, obviously.
Food and Drink
Which chocolate selection box is actually the best? We have the answer
It’s time to put Quality Street, Roses, Celebrations, and co through their chocolatey paces.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Film
The festive trailer for Matt Haig’s A Boy Called Christmas has dropped
It will follow how Father Christmas came to be, and is due for release in autumn 2021.
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- Charley Ross
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Mental Health
Things to do if you’re feeling lonely this Christmas
From online board games to virtual conversations.
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- Lauren Geall
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Family & Friends
How to support a friend who’s grieving this Christmas
We asked an expert to share their top tips.
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- Lauren Geall
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Mental Health
How to make your mental health a top priority this Christmas
Take care of your mind this festive season with these helpful tips.
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- Lauren Geall
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Nutrition
Why Brussels sprouts shouldn’t just be for Christmas
All the benefits of winter's most controversial vegetable, explained.
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- Chloe Gray
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5 last minute decor touches to make your home feel festive
It may not be the Christmas we hoped for but you can still make your home look the part.
News
It’s OK to feel both lucky and shattered about Christmas 2020
Millions of people across the UK have seen their festive plans severely restricted or scrapped due to new Tier 4 restrictions.
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