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Dublin dad writes magical Christmas song with son

Sean O'Brien and his son Sam, six, wrote and recorded the festive tune 'Santa Don’t Forget About Me'

Dublin Live

I used to take my kids to see Santa. Now I think he’s a creep

We’ve given way too much moral authority to a compulsive home intruder with a God complex doling out unwelcome hugs

The Guardian - AU

Feel festive for free at UK's best Christmas markets with grottos, lights and mulled wine

Why not soak up the atmosphere at a traditional market, take a snap with Santa or be dazzled by a spectacular light display this festive season? Here's our round-up of the best

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Religion, LGBTQ rights collide in Supreme Court case

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is sounding sympathetic to a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.

Chicago Sun-Times

A NSW Council Put Up A Christmas Tree So Dogshit It’d Make Santa Hang Up His Red Hat For Good

Christmas trees are a unique phenomenon in that they can so easily look shithouse. One wrong move with the tinsel or the lights and they can resemble a bedazzled loo brush rather than an iconic, festive and green home for presents. Case in point the Christmas tree which Port Macquarie…

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Spirit of Christmas found in polo shirt

They were playing the song Last Christmas, but reports of the death of Christmas are exaggerated.

Newcastle Herald

Children can video call Santa for free this Saturday

The service comes as many parents can't afford to take their little ones to see the big man

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Cheers all round for jubilant fans back home as England reach World Cup quarter-finals

Thousands of fans packed into pubs to roar on England tonight in the nail biting knock-out clash and were euphoric at the full-time whistle as the Three Lions booked their place in the quarter finals

Daily Mirror

Amanda Holden oozes glamour in daring dress as she enjoys Christmas girls' weekend

Radio presenter Amanda Holden looked sensational in an age-defying outfit as she reunited with her close friends for their annual boozy Christmas party

Daily Mirror

Woman sparks debate about what age children stop believing in the magic of Christmas

A woman has sparked a debate online about when children stop believing in the magic of Christmas - namely the big jolly man himself - and nobody can seem to agree

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry dresses in Spider-Man costume for Christmas video to cheer up grieving kids

Prince Harry dressed up as Spider-Man for a surprise video message in support of children at Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity for bereaved British forces young people

Daily Mirror

Harry appears as Spider-Man in special message to bereaved military children

The Duke of Sussex recorded a video message for youngsters at Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved British forces children.

The Independent UK

December movie guide: Mav’s back! Avatar, Whitney biopic and kids flicks galore

December movie guide includes a short-re-run of the third highest grossing film in Australia, Top Gun: Maverick

The New Daily

Edinburgh Sick Kids patients watch on as Santa scales building in early visit

Putting on a jaw-dropping display for the RHCYP's patients, old Saint Nick and his elves abseiled down from the hospital's roof in order to spread some well-needed Christmas cheer.

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'I've told my son the truth about Santa - he still has a magical Christmas'

A mum has confessed she doesn't 'do Santa' at Christmas because she wants to get credit for the gifts she buys her son - and wants to make sure he knows the truth

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Make Room On The Xmas Menu ‘Cos Woolies Has Released Adorable Festive Treat Wally The Wombat

Dibs on the Santa hat.

Tribune News Service

This man used a mirror to turn his mom living with Alzheimer’s into a TikTok star

There are six days to go before Thanksgiving, so Josh Pettit’s Mooresville, North Carolina, home isn’t yet adorned with a single Christmas decoration. But it sure looks like Santa’s been here recently.

The Independent UK

Operation Santa isn’t a heartwarming exercise. It’s America’s cry for help

Every year, the US Postal Service invites kids and their families to request a special gift from ‘Santa’. This year, the letters have taken a dark turn. Holly Baxter reports

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Wales Online

Santa and Christmas experiences in Wales ranked from most expensive to cheapest

There are many different places you can meet Santa this year including Believe at St David's shopping centre, Fonmon Castle, the Principality Stadium

Daily Mirror

Dad with 'Santa-phobia' is 'terrified of putting up Christmas decorations'

Phobias can be debilitating and this dad's fear of a common Christmas decoration makes the festive season a time for fear and anxiety all stemming from a childhood scare

Wales Online

Hilarious Elf on the Shelf ideas to inspire you this Christmas

It's time for Santa's cheeky scout to wreak havoc in our homes

Bangkok Post

Mekhong Explorer Festive Edition

From heart-warming Santa meet-and-greets to decadent dinners under the stars, guests staying at Anantara Golden Triangle this holiday season will find myriads of reasons to be merry while exploring one of the most picturesque parts of northern Thailand nestled on the border with Myanmar and Laos.

Chicago Tribune

‘Violent Night’ review: Santa’s got a brand new bag

Ultraviolence at the holidays takes on many forms. I’ve seen children tear open presents in ways that would garner a hard-R rating for graphic, disturbing intensity. At the movies, I’ve seen what some of you have seen — “Dead Snow,” for example. It’s technically an Easter movie, but all that…

Edinburgh Live

The must have toys every Edinburgh kid wanted for Christmas in the ‘80s

Leg warmers, big hair and new wave tunes might spring to mind when we look back on the ‘80s - but anyone with any sense knows the greatest trends of the decade were the toys.

Irish Mirror

Gerry Adams unveils famous look-a-like as he mocks himself in hilarious social media post

It was his look-a-like comparison to a famous Christmas character that sparked the biggest reaction on social media.

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