How did the saint who inspired Santa Claus end up in Co Kilkenny? The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined chuch in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers Christmas • 1 hr
The story of how 'Fairytale of New York' got its name The Pogues' Christmas classic owes its iconic name to the work of Irish-American writer J.P. Donleavy Shane MacGowan • 01 Dec
How December 8th marked the start of Christmas in Ireland From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, do you know all of these Irish Christmas traditions? History • 27 Nov
The roots and traditions of Nollaig na mBan There are many Irish folk rituals associated with January 6, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan Brainstorm • 06 Jan
Why do many of us feel so 'blah' in the first week of January? Here's how to beat the post-Christmas blues and prevent low moods and languishing Mental Health • 03 Jan
How Christmas binge drinking can cause heart problems 'Holiday heart syndrome' is a condition where the heart beats abnormally and the risk is 1.5 times higher in binge drinkers Health • 21 Dec 22
6 ways to reduce loneliness this Christmas Christmas isn't always the most wonderful time of the year so here are some tips from a psychologist on how to cope Christmas • 20 Dec 22
Why do we love Christmas films so much? Love them or hate them (or love to hate them), there are many reasons why we seek out those formulaic and cheesy Christmas films Christmas • 21 Dec 22
"I'll see you the Wran's Day in Dingle" Opinion: while the St Stephen's Day tradition of hunting the wran has largely died out elsewhere, it continues with great gusto every Christmas in Dingle, … St Stephens Day • 19 Dec 22
Why It's A Wonderful Life is still a winner today Frank Capra's masterpiece remains a Christmas classic because the film still speaks to many to us at this time of year Film • 19 Dec 22
How to deal with Christmas stress Danish style What we can learn from the Danes about having the importance of overskud and pyt Christmas • 15 Dec 22
Is sending Christmas cards good for your mental health? New research has investigated if sending Christmas cards can tell us something about the mental health of the sender Christmas • 14 Dec 22
Do you recognise these iconic Irish Christmas ads? 'We think about things like compelling storylines and emotional appeal at Christmas' Christmas • 13 Dec 22
The year Christmas was banned in Ireland and Britain Christmas was cancelled in 1647, but people fed up with restrictions and financial difficulties ignored the rules History • 08 Dec 22
What was Christmas like in Medieval Ireland? Christmas may not have been a big deal in Medieval Ireland, but it was a special time all the same marked by feasting, rest and … Christmas • 08 Dec 22
The science and history of Christmas baubles Were it not for German scientist Justus von Liebig, Christmas might look, and taste, quite different Christmas • 05 Dec 22
4 tips to prevent your Xmas party becoming a superspreader event Some ways to avoid an outbreak of Covid and flu at your Christmas do, including why karaoke is on the naughty list Christmas • 30 Nov 22
9 reasons why Die Hard really is a Christmas movie Does Bruce Willis at large in Nakatomi Plaza count as a Christmas classic? Of course it does Christmas • 29 Nov 22
Why we feel Christmas comes around more quickly every year Time speeds up as we get older which may be why 77% of us think Christmas seems to arrive more rapidly each year Christmas • 28 Nov 22
What will the rest of Europe be watching on TV over Christmas? Forget Mrs Brown's Boys, traditional European Christmas TV faves include Donald Duck, Dinner for One, cinepanettoni and Soviet architecture Christmas • 29 Nov 22
What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day? Here are seven snapshots of how Christmas used to be marked in Ireland Christmas • 19 Dec 21
Why Silent Night is the anti-Christmas movie Silent Night is perhaps the ideal Christmas movie for these times of anxiety around emergencies like climate change and Covid-19 Christmas • 17 Dec 21
A fruity history of the Christmas pudding The traditional pudding with its 13 ingredients representing Jesus and the 12 disciples can actually be good for you Christmas • 15 Dec 21
5 ways reindeer are perfect for pulling Santa's sleigh Reindeer can stay warm, see in the dark, stay upright on slippery surfaces and find food in the harshest of environments animals • 14 Dec 21
How green is your Christmas tree? An ecologist's guide to making a climate-friendly choice when it comes to Christmas trees Christmas • 13 Dec 21
