Christmas

John Wilson: These four recipes can be made in large batches and will save you tonnes of time over the festive season

What I Do: Karen Morton is a Christmas tree farmer at Killakee Christmas Tree Farm

Christmas decorations will ideally be fashionable, enhance your home and stand the test of time

Theatre: Production will leave young audience members speculating about stage magic all the way home

Most TVs are smart these days, with some sort of internet connection and a platform with entertainment apps available

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

A selection of more planet-friendly potential presents, made from natural and/or recycled materials

Many people on social media commented that the bar’s ad was ‘better’ than John Lewis’s festive offering

Theatre: Claire Tighe’s delightful retelling brings the pages of the classic story to life, making for an exceptional experience for the audience

Pricewatch: Research suggests we are near the top of the international spending charts at Christmas

From running masterclasses to medical pedicures, pick a festive gift for the athlete in your life that won’t break the bank

Corina Gaffey: Metallics have infiltrated the mainstream and are trending before the party season is upon us

New Government proposals allow people who have fled war in Ukraine to travel back for festive season without risk of losing their State-funded accommodation

Changing land use and the impact of wildfires in Canada have limited supplies, but the Christmas tree industry says everyone should be able to get one

Tiramisu and a boozy, Christmassy take on Eton Mess can be made in advance and served to a crowd

With Christmas just around the corner, it is the perfect time to add a boozy prune and blackberry compote

There are a few tricks to elevate this favourite dessert to the next level

Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit

We asked food and hospitality professionals how they make their family Christmas a little extra special

In the News podcast: It's RTE's biggest cash cow but can the new toyman pull it off

Sort It: You can easily transform your home into a welcoming space for festive entertaining

A brand-new handset could be the best gift to give to your loved one this Christmas

For parents who don’t live with their children, this is the time of year when they need to think about how Christmas can be celebrated

Pricewatch: Get ahead with your Christmas shopping with our handy guide

Just over half of consumers expect to have less to spend than last year, report for Irish League of Credit Unions shows

Pricewatch: Get ahead with your Christmas shopping with our handy guide

Planet Business: David Cameron’s return, the saga of Coyote vs Acme and a brief history of The Body Shop

Pricewatch: Get ahead with your Christmas shopping with our handy guide

Heading to a Christmas market can be a great day out for people of all ages, families and friends alike

Pricewatch: Get ahead with your Christmas shopping with our handy guide

We rate this season’s advertisements for weepiness, capitalism, gluttony and liturgical correctness

Pricewatch: Get ahead with your Christmas shopping with our handy guide

Pricewatch: Get ahead with your Christmas shopping with our handy guide

Marian O’Gorman says businesses can only remain viable if they get support from local people

Christmas countdown: Vouchers top choice for festive shoppers, as two-thirds of those surveyed say they want to support Irish

Donald Clarke: Social media is providing a digital bullhorn to every crank, blowhard and malcontent

Staying in a hotel this year could be a Christmas gift but be warned, it can be expensive

Planet Business: António Costa resigns as Portuguese prime minister, Lidiane Jones swaps Slack for Bumble and this year’s hotly-tipped Christmas toys

Nativity scene moved to St Stephen’s Green last year after then Green Party mayor objected on animal welfare grounds

Pricewatch: Begin lining up your Christmas online shopping with the help of our handy guide