Christmas

Good news for those eating the last of the Christmas cheese
Paul McNamee

Good news for those eating the last of the Christmas cheese

Turns out that old wisdoms – light and nature – can help an awful lot. Which, as we trudge into the new year, are simple and welcome truths

DIY SOS star Nick Knowles: ‘We are an incredibly generous, empathetic society’
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DIY SOS star Nick Knowles: ‘We are an incredibly generous, empathetic society’

DIY SOS has created £20 million worth of homes, respite centres and community spaces. Presenter Nick Knowles says its all about community

Read Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s new Christmas story, created especially for Big Issue
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Read Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s new Christmas story, created especially for Big Issue

Michael Rosen has written a stirring and timely festive story of a family struggling at Christmas

New archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally: ‘Let’s keep kindness going after Christmas’
Sarah Mullally

New archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally: ‘Let’s keep kindness going after Christmas’

I fled female genital mutilation in Guinea. This is how I will be spending Christmas Day
Refugees at Christmas

I fled female genital mutilation in Guinea. This is how I will be spending Christmas Day

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How Big Issue tackled Christmas over three decades of publishing
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How Big Issue tackled Christmas over three decades of publishing

While we celebrate Christmas in the UK, this is the harsh reality of life for children in Gaza
Alison Griffin

While we celebrate Christmas in the UK, this is the harsh reality of life for children in Gaza

Could Santa be a refugee? This is what his Christmas asylum journey would look like
Ala Sirriyeh

Could Santa be a refugee? This is what his Christmas asylum journey would look like

Using AI for your Christmas shopping could backfire. Here’s why
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Using AI for your Christmas shopping could backfire. Here’s why

This is what Christmas will look like in 2040
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This is what Christmas will look like in 2040

The Post Office is in trouble: ‘Without Christmas we couldn’t survive’
Post Office

The Post Office is in trouble: ‘Without Christmas we couldn’t survive’

I came to Britain as a teenager. Now I’m the first female Syrian refugee pilot
Refugees at Christmas

I came to Britain as a teenager. Now I’m the first female Syrian refugee pilot

This is what Christmas is like in Gaza: ‘We hope that peace will prevail so that we can celebrate’
Christmas in Gaza

This is what Christmas is like in Gaza: ‘We hope that peace will prevail so that we can celebrate’

Shakin’ Stevens shares his Christmas message for Big Issue: ‘A time to reflect and to think of others’
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Shakin’ Stevens shares his Christmas message for Big Issue: ‘A time to reflect and to think of others’

Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you’re not feeling festive
Clara Amfo

Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you’re not feeling festive

Where do British Christmas traditions really come from?  
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Where do British Christmas traditions really come from?  

My family fled Iran to escape death. This year’s Christmas in Britain will be unlike any other
Refugees at Christmas

My family fled Iran to escape death. This year’s Christmas in Britain will be unlike any other

Punk band The Molotovs stun Christmas shoppers with on-street show to back Big Issue
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Punk band The Molotovs stun Christmas shoppers with on-street show to back Big Issue

I fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. This is what Christmas is like for refugee families like mine
Refugees at Christmas

I fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. This is what Christmas is like for refugee families like mine

Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians this Christmas
Christmas

Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians this Christmas

Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’
Mental health

Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’

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It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?
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It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?

How Wham! killed the Christmas number one
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How Wham! killed the Christmas number one

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
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Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year

Care leavers face a ‘postcode lottery’ for support: ‘It can be incredibly lonely at Christmas’
Care leavers

Care leavers face a ‘postcode lottery’ for support: ‘It can be incredibly lonely at Christmas’