‘The Boy Who Became Santa Claus’ – A Book To Help With Tricky Conversations at Christmas

By: Sam Robinson

Christmas is just around the corner – and many kids will be awaiting the arrival of the Man in the Big Red Suit.  
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A Christmas TV Treasure Trove on ACCTV

By: Sharon Fitness

ACCTV is the Home of Good Christmas TV this year , with dozens of titles to well and truly get you in the Christmas Spirit and bring Joy to your world.
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A Not-So-Silent Night: Behind the Scenes at Christmas Time

By: Tania Harris | God Conversations

It’s mid-December and by now you will have heard the carol “Silent Night” as you’ve wandered through the shops or joined in at a Carols event. It’s a beautiful song, made all the more magical when sung in the stillness of a starry evening.

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The NZ Pastor and His Daughter, who Cared for Volcano Victims

By: Clare Bruce

A New Zealand church pastor and his daughter were among those administering first aid, prayer and comfort to burns victims, after the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption on Monday afternoon.
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10 Classic and Delicious Recipes to Try This Christmas

By: Holly Carroll

If you’re entertaining for Christmas and need a bit of fresh inspiration, give some of these classic recipes a try. Here’s a list of mains, salads and desserts for the festive season that are perfect for the whole family.

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3 Reasons to Buy Coffee for Strangers

By: yesHeis

Apple, Starbucks and Harley Davidson, each have done everything they can to understand the wants and needs of their customers, while delivering solutions to those needs at interactive and human levels.
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Donating to Charity Replacing Traditional Gift Giving this Christmas

By: McCrindle

The first Tuesday after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is known as Giving Tuesday. In contrast to these mega sales events which encourage rapid consumerism, Giving Tuesday promotes an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season.
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Why We Should Trade In Our Education Bias

By: Michael McQueen

If you rose through the grades of the schooling system in the last forty years or so, it is almost certain that at some point you were encouraged toward university.

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A Christmas Album Born In Pain Brings Purpose For Melanie Penn: ‘Immanuel: The Folk Sessions’

By: Laura Bennett

It’s hard to imagine a more wondrous Christmas setting than a snow-lined New York City with sparkling city lights, filled with the sound of carollers offering Christmas cheer.
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