Christmas
Elf is my favourite Christmas movie, so I lived like an elf in New York
For 20 years my daughter and I spoke about going on a festive romp through New York to follow the large footsteps of Buddy the Elf. Finally, we made it happen.
- by Brian Thacker
Opinion
Tips & advice
Ten overseas Christmas traditions Australia should adopt
We have Carols by Candlelight; cold prawns on a hot Christmas Day; the Boxing Day Test – but surely we could use a few more?
- by Ben Groundwater
The secret to enjoying Europe’s spectacular Christmas markets
Pretend you’re an extra in a schmaltzy Christmas movie, and let Europe’s seasonal markets transport you into a winter wonderland.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Culture holidays
Sorry Australia, but Christmas overseas feels more … Christmassy
I find the weeks before Christmas are the best times of the year to travel, especially if I’m heading to the northern hemisphere.
- by Lee Tulloch
Dry, tasteless? Sorry, Italy, this Christmas dish is just not that good
Friends, gather around, and bring it in tight. We’re going to say some things here, and our Italian amici may not be all that happy about them.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tips & advice
Hate Christmas? Here are five places you can go to avoid it altogether
There are large parts of this planet where Christmas passes almost unnoticed. No sleigh bells, no mistletoe, no silly hats, no turkey and no jollity to make you feel like you’re missing out.
- by Michael Gebicki