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A year ago, a Jewish friend called me and asked, “Are you getting a Christmas tree?” “Yes!” I said, thrilled. It had been up ...

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The holidays became easier when my children could meaningfully participate in religious and household rituals.

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The time before Christmas is called Advent, meaning 'coming' or 'waiting' in the language of the church. It is the first four weeks of the church year, in many ways with similarities to Ramadan before ...

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I always say you know it’s Christmas in Sydney when David Jones on Elizabeth Street unveils its Christmas window displays.

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