Andrew Trounson psychlopaedia.org A child’s developing memory makes the world wondrous and slow, but an adult’s reliance on routine speeds everything up I remember Christmas Day as torture. My younger brother and I would roll around in agony, impatient to open the pile of presents under the
Thomas Adam University of Arkansas Thomas Adam, PhD, is an associate professor of international and global studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of Arkansas. He also serves as associate director of the International and Global Studies Program at the University of Arkansas. Each season, the celebration
Nelson Blackley Nottingham Trent University The “commercialisation” of Christmas has long been a feature of the season. Although there have been significant changes in seasonal shopping habits over the past decade (such as online stores and the introduction to the UK of “Black Friday) the practice of buying gifts, bringing
Katherine Baker mercatornet.com Katherine Baker is a freelance writer who lives in Western Pennsylvania. A couple of years ago there was quite a kerfuffle about the holiday duet, “Baby, its Cold Outside”. This song, from 1944, features a dialogue which some people might describe as a man trying to
The Doctor Last night I enjoyed a great film about a team of magicians who pulled off global bank robberies as part of their act. They were so far ahead in their planning that the FBI and Interpol were left fumbling around, clueless. I can think of no better description
Bryce Edwards democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. It has been reported that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will not host her centrepiece Waitangi Day breakfast next year. According to reports by the Guardian
Johanna Thomas-Maude PhD Candidate in Development Studies, Massey University Massey University Immigration New Zealand’s recent announcement that all medical doctors would be included on the straight-to-residence pathway doesn’t quite give the full picture. In fact, “all” only includes those doctors who can have their medical
Gareth streetfoodguy.com 1) Christmas Cookies One of the most popular Christmas gifts is a batch of cookies. Cookies are always a welcome addition to any holiday party and they’re easy to transport in a festive tin. The great thing about cookies is that you can make them yourself
goodnewsnetwork.org A Christmas-mad mom has transformed her home into—a real-life gingerbread house. 67-year-old Virginia Hoffman spent ‘hundreds of hours’ festooning her property into a vision from a fairytale. Homemade decorations include candy canes, giant gumdrops, peppermint swirls, huge chocolate and wafer cookies, and an
Anne Lawrence-Mathers University of Reading The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter is older than Christmas itself. Decorations are mentioned in ancient descriptions of the Roman feast of Saturnalia, which is thought to have originated in the 5th century BC. Some 900 years later, a
goodnewsnetwork.org These pictures show a beautiful display of Christmas wreaths against the backdrop of colourful Georgian townhouses. Festive wreaths were seen hanging on 20 brightly coloured doors around Edinburgh’s elegant New Town in Scotland. A Christmas staple, the wreaths adorned the pink, purple, blue, red, and yellow front
Dr. Guy David Hatchard hatchardreport.com Guy is an international advocate of food safety and natural medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in Logic and Theoretical Physics from the University of Sussex and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield Iowa. He was formerly a senior
Rachel Ehrenberg knowablemagazine.org Rachel Ehrenberg is associate editor at Knowable and a big fan of parasitic plants. Some plants are so entwined with tradition that it’s impossible to think of one without the other. Mistletoe is such a plant. But set aside the kissing custom and you’ll
Lauren Ball Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing Amy Kirkegaard Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Breanna Lepre Research Fellow, Mater Research Institute Emily Burch Dietitian and Researcher The University of Queensland Christmas lunch is at your friend’s house this year, and they’ve asked
Mrs Korau * 1 x 454 gram tin crushed pineapple * 500 grams dried fruit (sultanas, currants, dates) * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1 teaspoon mixed spice * 100 grams (4 oz) butter * Three fifths cup sugar [Ed. note: try 1/3 plus 1/4 cup] * 1¾ cups flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 2
Peter Imanuelsen petersweden.substack.com I’m Peter Imanuelsen | Swedish journalist | Political commentator | Supporter of freedom, kindness and liberty | Remember when people were called ”conspiracy theorists” for warning that climate lockdowns would be the next step? Well, just have a look at this new extremely draconian rule in Britain that
