![Sketchy Santa](/web/20160517102526im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/h/s/4/3/image.related.landscape.380x253.gmhrx1.png/1454146549331.jpg)
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![The classic family photo.](/web/20160517102526im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/8/0/t/i/image.related.landscape.300x200.glqnny.png/1450400117913.jpg)
Family's hilarious very Aussie Christmas card
We all know that the annual pilgrimage to see Santa and try to get a half-decent pic can lead to a less-than-perfect result.
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How to survive Christmas when you're battling depression or anxiety
If you're struggling through postnatal depression or anxiety this Christmas, here are a few tips that might make life just that little bit easier.
!["Yep, sounds like a desperate last minute dash to the shops to me."](/web/20160517102526im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/7/w/v/b/image.related.landscape.300x200.glovsn.png/1450236579657.jpg)
Inappropriate, weird Secret Santa gifts
The office Secret Santa is always a bit of a hit and miss affair.
![Santa with baby Hayden's photo, and Kyle and Sasha Daniel with their son before his death.](/web/20160517102526im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/7/v/2/q/image.related.landscape.300x200.glnsbw.png/1450155670293.jpg)
The Santa photo that will break your heart
Like most parents at this time of year, Kyle Daniel just wanted a photo of his child with Santa.
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Christmas: The tradition feminism forgot
Feeling the pressure to create a perfect Christmas? Well, you must be female.
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Dear Santa: Here's what toddlers REALLY want for Christmas
I'm not going out of my way to be naughty. It's called being "spirited" which is exactly what Christmas is about, is it not?
![These Santas are winning Christmas.](/web/20160517102526im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/7/h/g/x/image.related.landscape.300x200.gli0jj.png/1449536342017.jpg)
The Santas who are spreading extra Christmas magic
This year we've seen some Santas go above and beyond their usual role in shopping centres and Christmas grottos around the world.
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Excitement as three girls get adopted baby brother for Christmas
As far as surprise Christmas presents go, the one these young sisters received was pretty special!
![Alternative Christmas tree ideas. Image credit: Domino](/web/20160517102526im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/7/g/v/l/image.related.landscape.300x200.glhu42.png/1449516126317.jpg)
Holiday cheer
Christmas tree alternatives for any size space
Putting up the Christmas tree is a special event for many each December, but for those sick of lugging the spider infested logs into their home once a year here are some alternative options to help you get into the Christmas spirit.
![Beetroot and Chocolate Loaf with Cashew Frosting](/web/20160517102526im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/6/5/2/a/image.related.landscape.300x200.gkx4fx.png/1447379789053.jpg)
Chocolate and beetroot loaf with cashew icing
Enjoy some guilt-free holiday recipes from Carolyn Hartz's new cookbook, Sugar Free Baking.
![Guilt-free Christmas Pudding](/web/20160517102526im_/http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/content/dam/images/4/6/5/0/l/image.related.landscape.300x200.gkx45i.png/1450480425513.jpg)
Sugar-free Christmas pudding
This Christmas pudding doesn't contain any everyday sugar or hidden sugars such as honey, maple syrup, rice malt syrup and agave.
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