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Christmas Culture

2012-12-27 08:52

It is probably the biggest festival in the world. The way of celebrating it is different everywhere in the world.

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Summer Christmas pudding

2012-12-20 10:27

A Summer inspired Christmas dessert brimming with fresh berries.

Cash tops Xmas gift wish list

2012-12-14 14:06

Almost 60% of South Africans intend to cut down on gift purchases this festive season while many would welcome money as a present, according to a survey.

Why I hate Christmas lunch

2012-11-28 09:24

The Food Bitch has a good go at SA's 'traditional' Christmas food.

Festive fruit flan

2012-10-31 11:43

Your guests will love this wonderfully fruity dessert.

Classic Christmas pudding

2012-10-30 15:07

Get cracking and start making your Christmas pudding before the Christmas rush!

Tips to stay slim over Xmas

2011-12-22 14:55

Trying to lose weight over the holidays is tough, but maintaining your weight doesn’t have to be.

The Fab Shag Guide – Part 3

2011-12-21 13:40

Yes, it's almost Christmas - now let's see what gift we can give to your libido. Welcome to the final installment of our Fab Shag Guide!

The dangers of Christmas

2011-12-19 08:15

December brings an increased intake of burn patients.

Happy divorced Christmas

2011-12-13 11:13

Shared holidays needn’t be complicated.

One day less holiday over Christmas

2011-12-09 16:51

If people think they only have to apply for three days leave for the period between Christmas and New Year's day, they are in for a shock.

Arthur Christmas

2011-11-28 17:00

Aardman strike again with Arthur Christmas, a funny and warm-hearted animated treat that's sure to delight the whole family this festive season.

Eat, drink and be merry!

2011-07-26 12:00

Worked all year at maintaining a healthy lifestyle? If so, then cut yourself some slack over the holidays... Indulging won't ruin everything!

Time to unwind?

2011-05-24 12:00

Still have some unfinished projects and year-end deadlines to meet? Start planning today and ease into the holidays with a smile.

Feeling fat?

2011-02-28 12:00

Don't let the holiday season and its temptations ruin your weight loss plans. Follow these tips to stay focused!

Time to unwind?

2010-12-23 14:18

Still have some unfinished projects and year-end deadlines to meet? Start planning today and ease into the holidays with a smile.

Australian retailers pray for Xmas rush

2010-12-23 09:19

Australian retailers have been hoping for an 11th-hour Christmas rush, after a series of rate hikes this year forced shoppers to tighten their belts.

Cosatu declares 'black Christmas'

2010-12-21 12:29

Trade union federation Cosatu says the millions who are jobless in SA face a bleak festive season.

Top 10 Xmas movies... that don't suck

2010-12-21 09:29

Jolly fat men save the day, families heal under the mistletoe, and it all ends happily ever after. Those movies suck. These don't.

Refresh your home

2010-12-13 12:00

Staying at home this vacation season? Janice Anderssen shares her tips on quick makeovers you could do to create a 'holiday' feeling.

Ellen DeGeneres: Best holiday guest

2010-12-03 08:27

According to a recent survey, Americans would invite comedian Ellen DeGeneres to a holiday party.

Billy Bob Thornton wants Bad Santa sequel

2010-11-23 13:00

Billy Bob Thornton is hoping to make a sequel to his screwball Christmas comedy Bad Santa and has hinted at a return to directing.

The parents’ guide to games shopping

2010-11-17 06:00

Thinking of buying electronic gaming gifts this Christmas? Here are a few options.

30 minute clean-up. It can be done!

2010-09-01 12:00

Mother-in-law popping in? Impress her with our speedy spruce up.

Festive season travel tips

2009-12-28 13:03

Hitting the road this festive season? Before you embark on your journey, take note of the following safety precautions...

 

Festive Season Life-Saving Ideas

2012-12-18 10:32

Stressed about the coming festive season? Don't worry, we've got your back.

A stress-free festive season

2012-11-28 10:02

It's not even the holidays yet and you're already stressing about family parties, entertaining the kids and making your money last. Can you avoid it? Yes! Here's how.

Christmas cake and pudding: two-in-one

2012-10-31 12:16

Ina Paarman's mixture is so moist that it can double as a Christmas pudding, so bake cake and pudding from one mix!

Christmas trifle

2012-10-31 11:24

Use seasonal fruit to make this pudding, you’ll cut costs and it will taste better.

The Fab Shag Guide – Part 1

2012-08-24 12:00

Want better sex, but too afraid to ask for it? Fear not. We'll help... with the first installment in our festive sex series.

The Fab Shag Guide - Part 2

2011-12-21 14:34

Forward it to your lover and share a little love - and kinkiness - this festive season.

The Fab Shag Guide – Part 1

2011-12-21 09:33

Want better sex, but too afraid to ask for it? Fear not. We'll help... with the first installment in our festive sex series.

Credit risk high over Christmas period

2011-12-14 16:56

The annual debtor default spike that tends to occur in March is due to collections not being properly managed in December to January, says a credit insurer.

Zuma asked for extra public holiday

2011-12-12 17:09

President Jacob Zuma has been asked to grant working South Africans an extra public holiday next year because Christmas falls on a Sunday.

No more sitting on Santa’s knee

2011-11-29 10:23

Authorities move to limit contact between Santas and children

How to clean in under 30 minutes

2011-08-30 12:00

Mother-in-law popping in? Impress her with this speedy spruce-up.

Feeling fat?

2011-07-08 12:00

Don't let the holiday season and its temptations ruin your weight loss plans. Follow these tips to stay focused!

Like to party?

2011-04-08 12:00

Are all the festive late-nights taking their toll on you? Here are some health tips for all you party animals.

Xmas sales up for toy shops

2011-01-14 14:16

Sales at Redgwoods, the owner of SA's biggest toy retailers Toys R Us and Reggie's, has grown 10% compared with the same month the year before.

Back to life on Christmas Eve

2010-12-23 10:18

One year ago, this mom and her baby lay lifeless. But this year they share Christmas with their family.

Kim Kardashian's Christmas puppy died

2010-12-22 12:21

Kim Kardashian's most heartbreaking Christmas gift was a puppy which died after two weeks.

Eat, drink and be merry!

2010-12-21 12:00

Worked all year at maintaining a healthy lifestyle? If so, then cut yourself some slack over the holidays... Indulging won't ruin everything!

Gwyneth Paltrow has 'perfect' children

2010-12-20 15:25

Blythe Danner has praised her daughter Gwyneth Paltrow's ''remarkable and perfect'' children.

Tradition

2010-12-09 15:22

Christmas crackers, tinsel, carols by candlelight, roast with all the trimmings! 'Tis definitely the season to be jolly.

Good start to season shopping

2010-11-28 08:19

Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season in the United States, has shown a 2.2% boost in the number of shoppers going to the malls, according to early estimates.

Top 10 places to spend Christmas

2010-11-17 12:00

Snow and lights or sunshine and great party nights? We have a list of some of the best places to spend Christmas.

30 minute clean-up. It can be done!

2010-09-27 12:00

Mother-in-law popping in? Impress her with our speedy spruce up.

Like to party?

2010-01-04 11:00

Are all the festive late-nights taking their toll on you? Here are some health tips for all you party animals.

Eat, drink and be merry!

2009-12-22 11:05

Worked all year at maintaining a healthy lifestyle? If so, then cut yourself some slack over the holidays... Indulging won't ruin everything!

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