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How a Christmas baby grew into the Grinch
I've always hated Christmas, but I'm getting better at hiding it as the years go on. I'm a 'Christmas baby', born on December 25.
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Oh come, all ye raw prawn
Chrissie Swan on why she looks forward to enjoying a very 'merry crustaceous' every December 25.
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Low act: Christmas display stolen from yard
It has to be one of the lowest, most pointless acts a criminal could do: steal a simple set of Christmas decorations from a young family's front yard.
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Dear Santa: What the EB/EK team would like for Christmas
What would the Essential Baby/Essential Kids team members like to find under the tree this December 25? Here's a sneak peek at their wish-lists (where no item was too big or too small!).
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A 10-month-old's letter to Santa
I am a 10-month-old baby and I write because my mother has been sending out my "Christmas List" to people, and her list does not in any way represent the things I really want. Here is a comprehensive list of the things I want for Christmas.
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How to make your Christmas card truly unforgettable
Before you send your yearly cards, take a tip from these amazing Christmas pictures for a look more unique than the Kardashians can come up with.
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The fun of inventing new Christmas traditions
One of the things Cal Wilson has loved most about having a family is starting their very own Christmas traditions.
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All mums want for Christmas is ...
Once upon a time, some luxury makeup and something sparkly in a jewellery box would have made me very happy on Christmas morning. Then I had two children and my wish list changed.
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Real trees a hit but popularity of fakes still growing
Artificial tree sales may be getting stronger, but real trees still have a big appeal too.
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Dealing with the holiday season when you're newly separated
As the holiday season approaches, I face my first ever Christmas as a single parent. Interestingly, though, it’s not with the emotions you might anticipate.
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'All celebrated out': a Christmas poem
A never ending shopping list, non-stop festivities with family and friends, plans to do it all differently next year ... yep, that's Christmas in Kylie Orr's house.
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