In need of some Christmas conversation starters? Why not stump your friends and family with festive-themed words from years gone by… They have a distinctly British flavour, but even here in Oz, we can relate to not getting the bull down and becoming a yule’s jade…

When you’re thinking of go-to Christmas destinations, European countries often come to mind, but a take on the most festive places on Earth has some surprise inclusions… Kenya’s capital Nairobi makes the list, as does Queenstown in NZ. Nothing screams Christmas like bungee jumping…

Last month, we brought you ‘sad beige parenting’… Now, it’s time to brace for minimalist nativity sets, with abstract takes on the historic Christmas decorations recording an increase in sales. There are plenty of photos to observe, but think small/named wooden blocks depicting Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. As they say, less is – well, on this occasion, it’s just less…