Why you feel pressure to adhere to Christmas traditions Many of these pressures around your lengthy Christmas to-do list have their basis in social norms, not actual rules Christmas • 11 Dec 25
Why you feel pressure to adhere to Christmas traditions Many of these pressures around your lengthy Christmas to-do list have their basis in social norms, not actual rules Christmas • 11 Dec 25
Can willpower help you resist Christmas overspending? Research shows that planning and setting intentions prevents impulsive responses, even at this time of year Christmas • 10 Dec 25
Can willpower help you resist Christmas overspending? Research shows that planning and setting intentions prevents impulsive responses, even at this time of year Christmas • 10 Dec 25
Why we can't help but love cheesy Christmas movies The real magic of Christmas films is they come at us at precisely the moment we want to believe in something warm and uncomplicated Christmas • 09 Dec 25
Why we can't help but love cheesy Christmas movies The real magic of Christmas films is they come at us at precisely the moment we want to believe in something warm and uncomplicated Christmas • 09 Dec 25
Why are some people gift-wrapping ninjas and others aren't? Gift-wrapping may seem simple, but it draws on planning, perception, and motor coordination Christmas • 05 Dec 25
Why are some people gift-wrapping ninjas and others aren't? Gift-wrapping may seem simple, but it draws on planning, perception, and motor coordination Christmas • 05 Dec 25
Will there be enough turkeys for Christmas in Ireland this year? Yes, there will be turkeys in the shops despite bird flu outbreaks, but you may pay slightly more than in past years due to rising production costs Christmas • 19 Nov 25
Will there be enough turkeys for Christmas in Ireland this year? Yes, there will be turkeys in the shops despite bird flu outbreaks, but you may pay slightly more than in past years due to rising production costs Christmas • 19 Nov 25
The science that makes chocolate so addictive How the chocolate industry relies on the right scientific recipe to keep customers happy Chocolate • 17 Apr 25
The science that makes chocolate so addictive How the chocolate industry relies on the right scientific recipe to keep customers happy Chocolate • 17 Apr 25
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 • 23 Dec 24
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 • 23 Dec 24
'Good people all': the Xmas carol from Enniscorthy (or Wexford) Whether you know it as the Wexford or Enniscorthy Carol, this beautiful composition has travelled the world Christmas • 22 Dec 24
'Good people all': the Xmas carol from Enniscorthy (or Wexford) Whether you know it as the Wexford or Enniscorthy Carol, this beautiful composition has travelled the world Christmas • 22 Dec 24
Hunting the wren in Dingle on St Stephen's Day 1929 Frenchwoman Marie-Louise Sjoestedt spent Christmas 1929 in west Kerry and observed many of the local customs associated with the season Christmas • 20 Dec 24
Hunting the wren in Dingle on St Stephen's Day 1929 Frenchwoman Marie-Louise Sjoestedt spent Christmas 1929 in west Kerry and observed many of the local customs associated with the season Christmas • 20 Dec 24
Why halos and headscarves were winners for Cuala's artists Associating Christianity and Catholicism with Irishness was a mark of distinctiveness for the Irish Free State in its early years Culture • 23 Dec 24
Why halos and headscarves were winners for Cuala's artists Associating Christianity and Catholicism with Irishness was a mark of distinctiveness for the Irish Free State in its early years Culture • 23 Dec 24
Do the substantial costs of Christmas outweigh the benefits? The pressure to spend money at this time of year is enormous and there are many reasons why our spending decisions are not rational Christmas • 19 Dec 24
Do the substantial costs of Christmas outweigh the benefits? The pressure to spend money at this time of year is enormous and there are many reasons why our spending decisions are not rational Christmas • 19 Dec 24
A history of temporary release for prisoners in Ireland Christmas amnesties for prisoners peaked in 1995 with 390 granted temporary release, but numbers have since swiftly declined Christmas • 17 Jun 25
A history of temporary release for prisoners in Ireland Christmas amnesties for prisoners peaked in 1995 with 390 granted temporary release, but numbers have since swiftly declined Christmas • 17 Jun 25
Why does Santa wear red? The decision to wear red was influenced by other gift-bringers, but there is also a scientific reason for Santa's red outfit Christmas • 23 Dec 24
Why does Santa wear red? The decision to wear red was influenced by other gift-bringers, but there is also a scientific reason for Santa's red outfit Christmas • 23 Dec 24
Just how do reindeers fly Santa's sleigh around the world? Santa Claus and his elf-scientists use some very smart climate-friendly science to get Christmas done Christmas • 17 Dec 24
Just how do reindeers fly Santa's sleigh around the world? Santa Claus and his elf-scientists use some very smart climate-friendly science to get Christmas done Christmas • 17 Dec 24
My Christmas tradition: Granny's potato stuffing recipe from Cork Passed down through generations, this is excellent reheated with leftovers or carved into chunks for a turkey sandwich Christmas • 28 Apr 25
My Christmas tradition: Granny's potato stuffing recipe from Cork Passed down through generations, this is excellent reheated with leftovers or carved into chunks for a turkey sandwich Christmas • 28 Apr 25
How to deal with homesickness on your first Xmas away from home Work, school and relationships may mean many young people are far from family at Christmas, with all homesickness that involves Christmas • 16 Dec 24
How to deal with homesickness on your first Xmas away from home Work, school and relationships may mean many young people are far from family at Christmas, with all homesickness that involves Christmas • 16 Dec 24
Does cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer save money? An energy economist outlines what to consider if you're considering cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer Energy • 12 Dec 24
Does cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer save money? An energy economist outlines what to consider if you're considering cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer Energy • 12 Dec 24
How a Christmas pie caused controversy in the Irish Free State For over a century Ireland sent a woodcock pie to the British monarch every Christmas, but a letter and Domhnall Ó Buachalla put a stop to it Christmas • 12 Dec 24
How a Christmas pie caused controversy in the Irish Free State For over a century Ireland sent a woodcock pie to the British monarch every Christmas, but a letter and Domhnall Ó Buachalla put a stop to it Christmas • 12 Dec 24
Know your rights so things don't go wrong at your office Xmas do Most office parties go off without a hitch, but it's worth knowing what to do if things don't quite go to plan at your work event Christmas • 10 Dec 24
Know your rights so things don't go wrong at your office Xmas do Most office parties go off without a hitch, but it's worth knowing what to do if things don't quite go to plan at your work event Christmas • 10 Dec 24
Do you recognise these 3 iconic Irish Christmas ads? 'We think about things like compelling storylines and emotional appeal at Christmas' Christmas • 06 Dec 24
Do you recognise these 3 iconic Irish Christmas ads? 'We think about things like compelling storylines and emotional appeal at Christmas' Christmas • 06 Dec 24
Why you shouldn't fib to your kids about Santa Claus A couple of fascinating studies have quizzed children about when they found out about Santa - here's what we can learn Christmas • 05 Dec 24
Why you shouldn't fib to your kids about Santa Claus A couple of fascinating studies have quizzed children about when they found out about Santa - here's what we can learn Christmas • 05 Dec 24
Is there a recipe for the perfect Christmas song? The science behind Christmas songs involves nostalgia, neural pathways, sleigh bells and, yes, Michael Bublé. Christmas • 03 Dec 24
Is there a recipe for the perfect Christmas song? The science behind Christmas songs involves nostalgia, neural pathways, sleigh bells and, yes, Michael Bublé. Christmas • 03 Dec 24
Why do we love Christmas films so much? Love them, hate them (or love to hate them), there are many reasons why we seek out formulaic and cheesy Christmas films Christmas • 04 Dec 24
Why do we love Christmas films so much? Love them, hate them (or love to hate them), there are many reasons why we seek out formulaic and cheesy Christmas films Christmas • 04 Dec 24
The unique traditions of sending Christmas cards in Ireland In 1980s Ireland, the festive season was heralded by the daily arrival of Christmas cards, not decorations Christmas • 02 Dec 24
The unique traditions of sending Christmas cards in Ireland In 1980s Ireland, the festive season was heralded by the daily arrival of Christmas cards, not decorations Christmas • 02 Dec 24
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 24
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 24
