Santa Claus: Who is he, where did he come from, and when did he become a capitalist?
He's almost on his way already, but what do we know about that jolly home-invader?
Miriam Lord’s Week: Dáil assured Santa won’t be caught in Brexit red tape
TDs and Senators pose with their pets and Howlin marks a special anniversary
Elf is at hand: Seasonal apps to keep your Christmas spirits up
These apps will help you stay calm, organise your gift list, track Santa or dance like an elf
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly in Lapland: Johnny goes, ‘My daddy says we’re going to eat a reindeer’
A fair few of the kids burst into tears. And the face on Mrs Claus...
How to have a happy Halloween, Christmas and St Valentine’s this winter
Forget large groups, this winter is all about early planning and intimate gatherings
Jennifer O'Connell: We need to stop talking about women’s ‘emotional labour’ at Christmas
A lot of what needs to be done at this time of year isn’t emotional labour; it’s just labour
Santa Claus is definitely real and possibly residing in Co Kilkenny
Amid the ruins of a lost medieval town lie what are thought to be the remains of St Nicholas
How to decorate your home when you’re in the business of Christmas
A look at how Meadows & Byrne director Helen Coughlan puts on the glitz at home
Five of the best Christmas events for the whole family this winter
From meeting Santa in a magical Kilkenny woodland to ice-skating across the country
Let someone else cook Christmas dinner: 12 Irish festive getaways
No shopping, cooking or washing-up. What better present could you give yourself?
Santa’s naughty and nice list – who’s on it?
The good and bad girls and boys . . . and one who had better watch out
John Lewis Christmas ad 2017: Watch Moz the monster in a real tear-jerker
Watch the chain’s new ad filmed by an Oscar-winning director and featuring Elbow’s cover of a classic Beatles tune
Marks & Spencer releases Paddington-themed Christmas ad
The 90-second seasonal ad has snow, heart, humour, marmalade sandwiches and a bear
Dear Santa: ‘This year I’m grand for presents’
Musician Wallis Bird would like her present to go to someone who has nothing
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