Christmas 2018

Christmas

SELF

Here is how to survive the Christmas financial aftermath

It's time for a budget overhaul. Here are some cost-effective and fool-proof ways to revitalise your diminished bank…

By Niamh ODonoghue

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SELF

Maneuvering the crazy politics of the family Kris Kindle

The Family Kris Kindle is a money-saver but Sophie White reckons the mental distress incurred far outweighs any…

By Sophie White

FASHION

Ten pouchy bags to add to your Christmas wishlist

Luxurious velvet drawstrings and pouches decked in elaborate rhinestone are this season's ultimate arm candy. Whether you’re preparing…

By Ellen Bird

EDITORIAL

5 of the best Christmas films to watch tonight with a tin of Celebrations

For hardcore Christmasophiles out there, we know. You are a buzzing ball of Christmas cheer. You never ever…

By Lauren Heskin

EDITORIAL

Hit Me Up: My widower dad is hijacking Christmas

Each week our resident agony aunt Rhona McAuliffe helps a reader with a problem. This week, a reader…

By Rhona Mcauliffe

EDITORIAL

Mind your mental health: Ways to avoid Christmas burnout

So often we surrender ourselves to the endless carnival that is Christmas, feeling like we’ve no other option.…

By Rhona Mcauliffe

EDITORIAL

Elderly neighbour leaves two-year-old girl 14 years worth of Christmas gifts

In case we ever needed a reminder that Christmas can bring out the absolute best in people, this…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

How to survive the last week of work before Christmas

Colette Sexton, news correspondent at The Sunday Business Post, on how to get through the last week of…

By Colette Sexton

FASHION

10 sultry and sophisticated red dresses for Christmas season

Whether your shade is succulent berry, rose, ruby or striking scarlet, there's no denying how our favourite hues make…

By Niamh ODonoghue

EDITORIAL

The unexpected life lessons that our favourite Christmas films taught us

The greatest pleasure of Christmas is retreating from your loved ones and escaping into festive fantasy says Sophie…

By Sophie White