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My weirdest Christmas: I insisted, through gritted teeth, that it would be fun to eat outside

It was 2020, and I hired a gazebo and heaters so we could have a festive feast with my mum in the garden. What could possibly go wrong?We called it “diffmas”, because it was going to be a different kind of Christmas. Our son was five, so we were trying to package it appealingly for him. But we might…

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Phyllis Lee Levin, Times Fashion Reporter and Biographer, Dies at 104

Her 1960 essay about the frustrations of educated women prefigured Betty Friedan’s “The Feminine Mystique.” She later wrote books on John Quincy Adams and others.

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A budget is a roof over your financial house. Here’s how to build one like a pro.

These budgeting tips can ease your money worries.

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Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling

"You're Santa Claus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year." Acting out may shatter "the magic."

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I finally found a compact smart heater that warms up any room it's in (and it's priced well)

The Dreo Smart Wall Heater did a great job keeping my family warm all last winter, and it remains a staple in my household this year.

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Pope Leo calls for kindness to strangers and the poor in Christmas message

Refusing to help those in need is tantamount to rejecting God himself, says pontiff during Christmas Eve massPope Leo has told Christians that the Christmas story should remind them of their duty to help the poor and strangers.In his Christmas Eve sermon, the pope said the story of Jesus being born …

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Pope Leo set to preside over his first Christmas midnight mass

Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his first Christmas midnight mass as pontiff. Chris Livesay reports on some of the major shifts in the Catholic Church this year.

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Wounded Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed recovering well and may soon leave hospital

The 44-year-old has gone through three rounds of surgery in a Sydney hospital since after suffering five gunshot woundsTen minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – videoFollow the latest live updatesAhmed al-Ahmed has been recovering well from gunshot wounds suffered wh…

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There’s Only One Gift I Need. We Can Afford It, But My Husband Outright Refuses.

This is unfair.

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"The Dish: Recipe": Honey baked chicken drumsticks

In this edition of "The Dish: Recipe," New York Times Cooking shares its honey baked chicken drumsticks recipe, which uses a handful of pantry ingredients to bring a lot of savory-sweet flavor.

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It's (not) a new bike! How to manage kids' gift expectations at Christmas

Holiday celebrations involving gift giving can be roller coasters. The excitement of tearing into gifts is often mixed with intense anticipation—and sometimes, disappointment.

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Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war

Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.

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Gwen Stefani, Nicole Scherzinger & More to Perform at Disney Christmas Day Parade: How to Watch

The holiday parade allows Disney fans to celebrate the season regardless of where they are.

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Rail journeys to supermarket opening times: Your complete guide to Christmas

Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.

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What's open on Christmas Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.

Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.

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Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi Games (Yields) Reduced Burnout Risk

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How to track Santa Claus this Christmas Eve using AI

If you’re a parent with young children, then you’ll probably hear this a lot on Christmas Eve: “Where’s Santa right now?” With tracking tools like the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google’s Santa Tracker, everyone can know when Father Christmas will arrive. Plus, there are now some new AI tools to bring t…

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