Christmas

Fintan O’Toole: This Christmas, remember what children give to us

They deserve medals from the State for being heroes throughout the pandemic

How to make charming Christmas place cards

Marie-Claire Whelan of Calligraphy by MCW gives her guide to creating beautiful place cards

Having a traditional Christmas at Glin, the Downton Abbey of Ireland

Bespoke experience born from 700 years of family history awaits guests at the castle

Michelle O’Neill: ‘We have a tradition – turkey, stuffing and gravy sandwiches’

Christmas in My House: The Sinn Féin vice-president’s ideal gift would be a ‘few days off’

Christmas table decor: How to create a simple but elegant candle arrangement

Use florist Mark Grehan’s guide to create your own beautiful festive centrepiece

A gift of art is the gift that keeps on giving

‘When we buy from local crafts people we keep our money in the community, where it gets put back into other local businesses’

Conscious beauty: how to keep Christmas gifts Earth-friendly this year

Our buying power can favour brands that are taking steps to improve their practices

How to bring theatre to your Christmas dining table

It’s all about setting the scene and conjuring up a visual as well as mouth-watering feast

Edible transport tickets, @Metaverse and Time people of the year

Planet Business: Chocolate inequality and banishing Christmas stress the German way

Christmas with Catherine Fulvio: ‘For sure I will be doing the cooking’

‘Every year I add something new to the menu, but we still enjoy all the core dishes’

Single malt or single pot still? Eight Irish whiskeys for Christmas

With such a variety of fine whiskey available tipplers of all tastes are spoiled for choice

Nothing says ‘Christmas’ like the festive buzz of a holiday job

My four winters working at a clothes shop in Dublin are among my fondest memories

Bizarre folklore: Unusual Christmas traditions around the world

From eating KFC in Japan to roller blading to mass in Venezuela

Aoife Noonan’s Christmas: ‘The day usually starts with Ferrero Rocher and a fry-up’

The chef and Irish Times baking expert on her family traditions and cookbook wishlist

Ian Dempsey’s Christmas: ‘This year material displays will be less important. Hallelujah to that’

‘I reckon people will embrace a simpler but really good Christmas,’ says the Today FM DJ

Christmas at home: How Irish celebrities will celebrate the 25th

Donal Skehan, Louise Kennedy, Barry Murphy and John Brennan share their festive plans

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