What Aussies are most hoping for Christmas this year

By: McCrindle

Christmas is the season of spending time with family and gifting presents to loved ones. It can be difficult to know what to buy, and in our latest research we explore the types of gifts Aussies are most hoping for this year … and the worst ones too!
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Depth and a Little Darkness as Anna and Elsa Seek Answers, in ‘Frozen 2’

By: Laura Bennett

Sequels aren’t normally as hotly anticipated as Frozen II has been.

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All-Purpose BBQ Seasoning

By: Susan Joy

An All-Purpose seasoning to add flavour to a plain piece of meat with no effort. It’s not only delicious sprinkled over meat, chicken and fish but try it sprinkled over your cooked eggs or an omelette. By making your own seasoning, you miss out on the anti-caking agents and flavour enhances added to so many store-bought seasonings. Use organic herbs and spices where possible.
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You’re Taking Forever!!!

By: Dr Justin Coulson

If you’ve got kids (and even if you don’t), you’re well aware that Christmas morning is the most hotly anticipated moment of the year.

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Christmas Snowballs

By: Susan Joy

These snowballs are a quick and easy festive treat. I’ve used cacao butter with just a little coconut oil to give a delicious white-fudge flavour. Maple syrup or honey can be used as the sweetener but my preference is 100% maple syrup as honey can tend to overpower other flavours. The cacao butter will help hold your snowballs together during our warm Aussie Christmas but it’s still best to serve them straight from the fridge.

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How Paul Kelly Cooked Up A Christmas Classic

By: Justin Rouillon

Every Christmas Australians hit peak irony: belting out songs about snow and ice, while dressed in their ‘good thongs’ at the local carols.
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Gingerbread Bliss Balls

By: Susan Joy

When you live in a hot place like Western Australia at Christmas time, these delicious gingerbread balls are a better option than baking. They really hit the spot with their spicy ginger flavour. This healthy snack is not only gluten and grain-free but is also vegan.
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What is National Christian Heritage Sunday?

By: Dr Graham McLennan

National Christian Heritage Sunday celebrates the Gospel of Jesus Christ arriving on Australia’s shores. The date for 2020 will be Sunday 2nd February. Read more

The Santa Conversation

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Christmas time is here, a time when our children talk about all the things that Santa will bring them.

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The Best Books I Read in 2019 (and a Few Others)

By: Sheridan Voysey

Where would we be without books? What wonder and wisdom we’d miss out on, what delight we’d forfeit. And so I present to you this year’s edition of my Best Books list (you can find previous year’s lists here).
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