All Christmas articles
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OpinionThe year baby Jesus had Down Syndrome
Shauna Amick invites us to see the Christmas story through a more tender and unexpected lens. Her reflection reveals how Christ’s glory often shines brightest through vulnerability.
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OpinionGod’s heart for grieving mothers this Christmas in the light of the NHS maternity care report
Joy Roxborough offers a compassionate reflection for mothers who are grieving during the Christmas season, drawing from both Scripture and lived experience. She invites readers to find comfort in the God who sees every tear and draws near to the broken-hearted.
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ArticleJesus may have been born in March, April, May or August
Kate Orson says the Bible doesn’t teach us to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, but it does show us Jesus is more interested in our hearts
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ArticleShould we celebrate Christmas in January?
Veronica Zundel believes celebrating Jesus’ birth is vital, but says it doesn’t matter when that happens
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OpinionNavigating grief this Christmas: faith in the midst of sorrow
Christmas is often painted as a season of joy and celebration, yet for many it arrives carrying fresh wounds, heavy memories, and unspoken sorrow. Writer Danielle Finch shares how faith has met her in the depths of grief, offering hope to those learning how to hold sorrow and trust in God together this festive season.
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OpinionWhy spending Christmas alone this year is the healthiest thing I can do for my faith
Writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on her decision to spend the holidays by herself for the first time. Drawing on her experience as a Black eldest daughter raised in a traditional African Christian household, she explores how choosing rest over expectation has become an act of spiritual preservation.
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OpinionFour ways you can buy slave-free gifts for Christmas
Nicole Watt invites us to rethink our holiday shopping through the lens of justice and compassion. Her reflections remind us that even small, intentional choices can help shine Christ’s light into places still marked by exploitation.
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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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OpinionSlowing down for a Jesus-shaped December
Philippa Strachan reflects on the yearly tug between longing for a quiet, Christ-centred Advent and the whirlwind that tends to sweep us away. She offers a fresh invitation to consider how Jesus would walk through our December with grace, presence, and peace.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: How do I not fall out with my family this Christmas?
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a woman who is overwelmed by the cost of Christmas presents for her family.
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ArticleIn case this isn’t obvious: We need each other
In her last column, Dr Belle Tindall reasserts her belief that Christian feminism is ‘a communal endeavour’
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ArticleKnow that you are not alone this Christmas
Dr Becky Howie reassures us that it is normal to feel the pang of loss during this season, and offers ways we can be kind to ourselves
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ArticleNotes on parenting... celebrate with care this Christmas
Rhiannon Goulding shares her wisdom and experience on how to enjoy Christmas within a blended family
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ArticleNotes on courage…with Rev Katherine Chow
As a year of turbulence and unrest draws to a close, Rev Katherine Chow encourages us this Christmas to say yes to God
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ArticleThree women from the Bible in waiting
Elaine Storkey looks at Luke 1 and 2, where Elizabeth, Mary and Anna all had to wait for God’s plans and purposes to be outworked
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ArticleReal love is sacrificial
Hope Bonarcher looks at the Christmas story from God’s perspective, and urges us to show the same extravagant, drastic love to those who can’t – or won’t – reciprocate
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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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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.
