Celebrating Christmas
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Santa’s ‘Ho ho ho’ mirrors our ambiguous relationship with laughter
The varied shades of laughter can evoke an array of emotional responses.
Anastasiya Fiadotava, The Conversation & Anna-Sophie Jürgens, The Conversation
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The Christmas tree is a modern invention, popularised by the American businessmen
Despite the name, it has little connection to an imagined Christian past.
James A T Lancaster, The Conversation
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’Twas The Night Before Christmas...made the modern Santa Claus and became a literary whodunit
Debate still rages over the true author of the poem ‘A Visit from St Nicholas’.
Melissa Chim, The Conversation
Trending
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Ground report: Why this Muslim nomadic tribe in Uttarakhand has little to gain from polls
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During WWI, a princess sent 26 lakh Christmas gifts to soldiers and sailors (including Indians)
Neat little brass boxes bearing the profile of Princess Mary can be found in drawers and cupboards across the world.
Peter Doyle, The Conversation
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Five reasons why the reindeer is the ideal animal to pull Santa’s sleigh
Millions of years of natural selection have prepared reindeer for Christmas Eve.
Louise Gentle, The Conversation
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Why is 26th December known as Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on 26th December, the day after Christmas.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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The universal image of baby Jesus in his manger was created only 1,200 years after his death
St Francis of Assisi performed a miracle, bringing to life a carved doll, and giving birth to the modern nativity scene.
Vanessa Corcoran, The Conversation
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How to make merry amidst so much misery: Timeless advice from the 1830s
The rich have ‘too much Christmas all year round’, wrote English writer Leigh Hunt.
Robert Morrison, The Conversation
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From ancient Rome to the 21st century, books have always been the perfect Christmas gift
There is historical evidence to prove that in ancient Rome, even before paper was invented, books were a go-to gift.
Leah Henrickson, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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In pictures: Christmas celebrations from around the world
Priests led congregations across India as worshippers thronged churches for morning mass.
Scroll Staff
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Old manuscripts, letters show how Christian influences were depicted in Mughal art and life
A document talks about Christmas celebrations in Lahore in 1597.
Ursula Sims-Williams & Malini Roy
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How ‘Silent Night’, the Christmas carol that paused World War I, came to be a cultural landmark
The tranquillity of Joseph Mohr’s original German lyrics and the intimacy of Franz Xaver Gruber’s music have ensured its enduring popularity.
Martin Clarke, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw