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The 2nd Day of Christmas: Add a Pinch of Joy

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Continuing my wander through 12 days of Christmas, today I’m unwrapping the gift of joy. As you get ready to stuff the turkey and pop the presents under the tree, do some of these things to cultivate joy. Read more

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The 1st Day of Christmas: Starting out with Love

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

The first day of Christmas in my festive series is all about love. Unwrap these ten tips for creating a more affectionate family. Read more

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The God Conversations of Christmas: What If Joseph Had Dismissed His Dream as Just the Spicy Pizza?”

By: Tania Harris | God Conversations

Have you noticed that God does a lot of talking at Christmas time? The first God-conversation with Mary was the one that started it all (Luke 1:26-33).

But then God spoke a second time – to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-21), then a third time to the wise men (Matthew 2:12) and a fourth (Matthew 2:19-21) and fifth time to Joseph (Matthew 2:22). He also spoke to Elizabeth, Anna and Simeon. God speaks repeatedly throughout the Christmas story. Read more

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White Christmas Fudge

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Serves: 32 squares | Prep Time: 00:20 | Cooking Time: 00:00

White Christmas was a family favourite in our home until I changed to a healthier lifestyle. Read more

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Preparing for a Healthy Christmas

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

It’s that time of the year again!! I love Christmas. I love the traditions we have made that are unique to our family.

I’m sure your family has created many too, and to keep these traditions going for our families, we need to be organised and prepared well in advance. Read more

The Six Stages of Parking at Christmas

By: ACCTV

Christmas. It relives memories of giving, time with family, bountiful feasts… and trying to finding a parking spot. Read more

Zachary Levi on Voicing Jesus' Dad and Being Cast as Shazam!

By: Laura Bennett

Have you ever imagined what being at the first Christmas would’ve really been like? Not just for Mary and Joseph, not for the wise men, but for the animals? Read more

12 Days of Christmas Kindness

By: Kim Wilkinson

We are living in a world where tragic events fill our TV screens, relationships are breaking down, and patience is in short supply.  What we could all use is a little kindness right about now. Read more

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Jesus Is Not Fluffy

By: Bec Oates

This Christmas as you hustle and bustle about, shopping, baking and carolling I’m pretty sure I know what question is rattling around in your head, on the tip of your tongue, just busting to be voiced… was Jesus born with poo on his face? Read more

7 Tips to Help You Have a Stress-Free Christmas

By: Kim Wilkinson

Christmas is a time of year to celebrate, and be grateful. It’s a time to think upon the year that has been, and the one that is yet to come. 

More often than not, we end up filling our days in crowded car parks and shopping centres, working long hours on end of year projects, and overbooking our social calendars in an attempt to find some enjoyment amongst the chaos. Read more