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5 ways to avoid that irritable, channel-hopping slump over Christmas break

By all means, relax and unwind this Christmas (we all deserve it after making it through the year)…

By Jennifer McShane

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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

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The 12 cocktails of Christmas to indulge in this season

Cocktails are life. There is nothing better to help you feel lavish and important than holding a multicoloured…

By Edaein OConnell

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E-cards are not the same as Christmas cards and never will be

Geraldine Carton says no to virtual Christmas Cards. Just no.  E-card? More like e-coughintheface. And I would truly…

By Geraldine Carton

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The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan responds to Fairytale of New York lyrics controversy

There has been a lot of talk in recent days about the so-called hidden meaning and inappropriate lyrics…

By Jennifer McShane

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Your favourite Christmas song is actually about date rape, sorry

Christmas FM announced this week that it has cut 'Baby It’s Cold Outside' from all playlists this year. In…

By Laura George