Christmas

No child should have to go hungry, particularly at this time of year

All is not lost, here’s our guide to grabbing that last-minute booking

Christmas reads for everyone from little adventurers to teen romantacy fans

A flavourful and headache-free party drink

Sauvignon Blanc is Irish drinkers’ favourite for most of the year, but things change over the festive season

All the tips you need on how long to cook your turkey for, how to know when it is fully cooked and how to stop it being dry

Employers are switching traditional drinks events for team-building activities, as ‘younger generations don’t want to go out and get drunk’

Television: LA suburbia-set series is just too miserable to make viewers laugh. It’s like the grimmest ever season of Location, Location, Location

From All Hallows’ Eve to the winter solstice, readers used to eagerly receive visitations of uncanny spirits in print form

Planning ahead will pay dividends with a less stressful gift-giving experience

From Santy and selection boxes to Christmas pudding and Mariah Carey, these are some of the truths you won’t hear elsewhere

There are easy ways to serve festive food so you can enjoy more time at the table with friends and family

Clonsilla girl had no idea she would be invited to US before she closed show with All I Want for Christmas is You

Average person will spend €525 on gifts this Christmas, according to Paypal, with almost half feeling under pressure to spend more than planned

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

Irish-made cheffy utensils from The Bear? A beautiful handmade basket for spuds? These ideas are sure to surprise hard-to-buy-for food lovers

The singer-songwriter discusses religion, her favourite Christmas movie and more

Sommeliers and hospitality experts give their say on drinks perfect for those cosy winter nights

Most people say they will use savings to pay for Christmas, but one in five will go into debt

Create time for yourself to enjoy the magic of the season, and take as much of Christmas Eve off as possible

Galway author likes to listen to the radio all day on Christmas Eve as dinner is being prepared

There’s little in comedy writing that Richard Curtis hasn’t done. So adapting his That Christmas children’s tales for the screen has been a welcome change

In Yiwu, more than 600 businesses produce an estimated 80 per cent of the world’s Christmas decorations

Searching for the perfect Christmas present for the gardener in your life? Here are our top suggestions

Informed by her upbringing in Denmark, Helle Moyna’s approach to festive decor encompasses design and nature

All hosts will appreciate a tasteful, fun addition to their kitchen or diningroom

Five Christmas workers talk about their trades, from turkey and tree farmers to a panto dame. We even hear from the main man himself

Dare to be different this year with these alternatives to the tried and trusted favourites - you won’t be disappointed

These canapés are designed to be made in advance so you can enjoy the time with family and friends

What makes a great party, for guests and host? Private chef Tracy Rennie has some suggestions

A Spanish tapas favourite

A simple dish that has stood the test of time

Oysters are one of this island’s best exports

What better way to elevate your hosting game than by creating a home bar?

I moved into charity work, first at Barretstown and then with the DSPCA, after the crash pushed me out of architecture

Theatre: Megan Pottinger brings distinction of style to tile role

App-controlled festive tree decorations that mean no two days need be the same

Christmastime is a journey through the darkness for lots of people

Fun for cocktails and dishes with global flavours, this has Christmas celebrations written all over it

Dubliner Leonard Daly offers easy tips for getting glam in a way that isn’t stressful