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Last minute Christmas shopping as popular as ever
If madly dashing around shops on Christmas Eve is all too familiar a scenario for you, then at least you're in good company.
Christmas becoming less Christian in the USA
Most Americans are happy to celebrate Christmas but only half are interested in the religious aspect of the season, new research suggests.
The Nativity explained: The star
The features of the Nativity story are all pretty familiar, but what is their significance and how much do we really know about them? This article considers the star that guided the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus.
Food banks and food poverty to be discussed in Parliament
The Labour Party is using its opposition day to draw attention to the rising use of food banks across the UK.
Carolers take empty manger and pro-life message to abortion clinics
Pro-life group offer hope to mothers of unborn babies
Irn-Bru Jesus
Scotland's "other national drink", Irn Bru, has been enlisted by a Glasgow church for its novel advent calendar.
How to winter-proof your camping experience
If you are brave enough to ditch your creature comforts in favour of the great outdoors this winter, FieldandTrek.com have some handy tips on how to make sure you and your tent are suitably kitted out for the chillier climes.
Give us shopkeepers, not self-service checkouts!
British shoppers would rather have a real human being to talk to at the check-out, than the robotic, pre-recorded "unexpected item in bagging area" at the self-service check-out.
Utah ban on polygamy overturned
The US District Court of Utah has overturned the state's prohibition on bigamy, effectively legalising polygamy in the process.
London is the most reviewed city in the world
Leading travel website TripAdvisor has announced that London tops its list of most reviewed cities in the world.
West must open its eyes to reality facing Middle East Christians
Chaldean Catholic Head says Christians are 'integral part of national Arab tissue'
Christians are being 'deliberately targeted' in the Middle East, says Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales has said he is "deeply troubled" by stories of persecution in the Middle East.
The USA's religious landscape
The USA is religious but not in the way we often imagine
Early sexual activity and depression
Studies point to a link between frequent casual sex among teenagers and young adults, and risk of depression
Rowan Atkinson's Archbishop sketch is most-complained about TV moment in 2013
Rowan Atkinson's sketch depicting a fictional Archbishop of Canterbury was the single most complained about TV moment in 2013, according to Ofcom figures.
Should the UK 'hang its head in shame' over Syrian refugee crisis?
What is the UK doing to support Syrian refugee crisis and could it be doing more?