In the fourth century AD, the Romans abandoned the Classical pagan pantheon for Christianity. This meant swapping Saturnalia festivities for Christmas...

Forget the presents under the Christmas tree, it’s time to rest and take in the best of sport over the Christmas period. Here’s what’s live and...

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This December, Niav Gallagher explores the Irish Christmas traditions that have stuck (and those that haven’t) across the centuries.

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Ten books published in 2024 that will make perfect presents for the readers in your life

As Christmas approaches, Head of the Catholic Church Archbishop Peter Loy Chong is calling on Christians to look beyond the usual holiday traditions...