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Elderly man buys 14 years of Christmas presents for 2-year-old neighbour before he dies
What a beautiful gesture.
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A guide to going booze-free over Christmas
Staying sober over the silly season? Here's how to handle even the hardest social situations.
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How to get a professional yearly family photo on a budget
You're welcome.
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Christmas gift guide for little ones
Need some ideas for those younger grandkids, nieces and nephews and cousins?
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Why do people make their crying kids have Santa photos?
It seems strange to me.
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Baby reacts to Christmas displays, wins hearts
Need to get into the mood for Christmas ?
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The beginner's guide to hosting Christmas lunch
If you offered to have Christmas lunch at your place, don't despair - there are plenty of tried and tested hacks for creating the perfect Christmas lunch.
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When Christmas brings a lot of birthdays too
Christmas Day has always been a special time in Queenstown man Junior Apolosi's family, with four birthdays to celebrate.
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Product ban: 'A fireball hit me and set me on fire'
If you're using a decorative alcohol-fuelled burner to live up the atmosphere this Christmas, throw it out or return it for a refund.
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Council bans parents from giving Christmas gifts to daycare workers
Every Christmas has a thieving Grinch, and this year it seems it's the Inner West Council of Sydney.
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Last minute gift ideas under $35
We've found a few options to help you out - and best of all, they're not too pricey, all coming in at under $35 each.
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