All Christmas articles
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OpinionLeaning into Jesus when it feels hard this Christmas
Sophie Dianne has a message of solidarity and support for those feeling grief or pain this Christmas.
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Opinion‘I dread there ever being a day where giving is not at the heart of Christmas’
‘If you’re tempted to stave off giving this Christmas season because of anxiety, financial stress, or even the humbug feeling from the world that says “what does it matter, it’s all just about spending money,” remember; giving is just as much for the giver as for the one who receives,’ says Hope Bonarcher.
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OpinionFive Christmas films that have a surprising Christian message
Melissa Immel from Jesus Film Project picks her five favourite Christmas films that point to biblical truths.
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OpinionWhat are you telling your children about Father Christmas?
‘If you want to perpetuate the idea that all the presents beneath the tree were brought by Father Christmas, you are free to do so. Enjoy it. Your children may go along with it, or not, though if they decide he isn’t real it begs the question, will there still be presents next year?’ says Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionGod desires more for us than burnout this Christmas
‘The ultimate answer to our exhaustion is coming to God and receiving his rest,’ says Danielle Finch.
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OpinionWomen usually bear the burden at Christmas - from cooking to gifts - here’s how to navigate this time while actually enjoying it
‘I’ve learned that Christmas isn’t about achieving perfection. It’s about celebrating love, laughter, and the birth of our Saviour during all the craziness,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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OpinionIs this the secret to a happy Christmas this year?
Inviting the lonely and those without families to join your Christmas Day, might be the very thing to light up the season.
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OpinionYou can find hope, peace, joy, and love in Advent
’Advent isn’t about ticking boxes on a list or adding another tradition to our calendars. It’s an invitation to slow down and let God prepare our hearts,’ says Bethany Hobbs
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ArticleWoman Alive exists because of your support, so here's our Christmas gift to you...
A message from the editor, Tola-Doll Fisher
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ArticleIf you're searching for permission to love yourself in mid-life, this is it
Jo Ibbott says the greatest gift you can give this Christmas is some self-care
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OpinionWhere is Christ in this year's Christmas adverts?
‘If I had the right client and the right budget, I’d try to make an ad that reflects the greatest story in history,’ says Lizzie Hutchison as she takes a look at what top retailers have produced this year.
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OpinionSinger Ellie Goulding visits women’s homelessness centre founded by Church Army
As many of us head off home to spend time with our friends and family for Christmas, let’s also remember that many women and their families will have nowhere to go.
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OpinionHave you bought all your Christmas presents yet? Here is why I feel conflicted about gift-giving this year
With the cost of living crisis and prices rising, buying Christmas presents can feel a little overwhelming. Writer, Amari Yogendran shares how she has taken over the family gift giving role, and looks at where the tradition came from.
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OpinionPolitical treachery? Spying? Welcome to the first Christmas
At the time of Christ’s birth, ‘peace’ was maintained by the Roman occupying force, but under the surface, spying and oppression countered the risk of rebellion, says Rosemary Hector. Today Palestine and Israel are engulfed in appalling suffering, how far is that from the first Christmas?
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OpinionShould Christians be keeping the Christmas card tradition alive?
Do you still send Christmas cards, or wonder what is the point? Rachel Allcock takes a look at where the tradition comes from, and asks if is worth keep it going.
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OpinionRe-gifting - what would Jesus do?
What do you do when given a Christmas present you don’t want or need? ’Do what Jesus would do’, says Shakira Peronet, ’and tell the truth in love’. But is it easier said than done?
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OpinionHugh Jackman is one of many celebrities who have got divorced this year. How can we protect our marriages this Christmas?
Woman Alive deputy editor, Jemimah Wright, says Christmas can often be a stressful time for relationships, and divorce amongst Christians is more and more common, so how can we protect our marriages this festive season?
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OpinionDo you live on Christmas Street? If you do it could be a gift!
Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright looks at why Christmas themed street names could mean you are in the money
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ArticleTraditions are important…but don’t fret when things don’t go as planned
Veronica Zundel believes we need both a smattering of special moments and the more mundane in our lives
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ArticleWell-known Christians reflections on Christmas
Here is a taster of a new book full of reflections, carols, poems and prayers for the festive season!
