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12/14/10--05:30: The Christmas carol (chan 1627475)

The history of Christmas carols is not very detailed, however, we do have some basic information that has been passed on through the ages regarding their origin. It is still disputed by many historians and music specialists as to when or where they originated from, but there seems to be substantial evidence that the first [...]


the28wall

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12/15/10--01:00: Political skills for a perfect Christmas (chan 1627475)

They say being a politician is one of the hardest jobs in the world, but personally I’d argue that hosting the perfect family Christmas is much more difficult. In order to cope without losing your sanity, the following political skills are vital: Resource management This is not just about making sure everybody receives an equal [...]


rogdog77

Christmas dinner

12/16/10--01:00: The psychology of games (chan 1627475)

Christmas is perhaps the one guaranteed time of year that families up and down the country get together and play games. I don’t know about you, but it is one of our family traditions to play inter-generational games for hours on end on Boxing Day afternoon. Most of us love to play games – especially [...]


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Games

12/17/10--01:00: Wrap it right (chan 1627475)

  Members of Nottingham Trent University’s Future Factory project give their tips on sustainable wrapping for Christmas gifts. Tom – If you think you’re doing your bit for the environment by filling your recycling bin full of wrapping paper each year, you might be surprised to learn that most Christmas paper can’t be recycled, such [...]


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12/20/10--01:00: So here it is, merry Christmas, everybody’s having fun: Christmas and psychological wellbeing (chan 1627475)

Given the religious and cultural significance of Christmas is it surprising that so little psychological research has been carried out into what it means for people in contemporary society and its effect on psychological wellbeing. In fact, most psychological research has examined the more negative effects such as whether psychiatric admissions and suicide rates increase [...]


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Christmas presents

12/21/10--01:00: Christmas horticulture (chan 1627475)

Some information, tips and gardening advice on the plants associated with Christmas. Caroline Wright – lecturer in horticulture at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Animal Rural and Environmental Science To speak to Caroline, call the University Press Office directly on 0115 848 8785 or email christmas@ntu.ac.uk.


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12/21/10--05:30: It’s in the bag! A look at one academic’s favourite fashion accessories for Christmas 2010 (chan 1627475)

Lee Mattocks, a lecturer in Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art and Design, takes a look at some of his favourite bags for this season. - Envelope bags are among the most practical and chic accessory inventions of the past decades. Simple outfits look fabulous when topped with similar details as it creates the perfect vibe to make a [...]


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12/22/10--01:00: Pantomime and national identity (chan 1627475)

Each country around the world celebrates Christmas in its own way with traditions unique to that location. For instance, in Britain nothing says Christmas to me more clearly then the bumper double issue of the Radio Times, brussels sprouts for dinner, and the annual showing of The Great Escape on BBC2. I saw in the [...]


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12/23/10--01:00: The cost of a white Christmas (chan 1627475)

Christmas trade this year has taken a blow because of the weather.  At first we had reports that bad weather had deterred shoppers in early December because they couldn’t get to the shopping centres.  The main beneficiaries (for once) were small retailers, as more of us shopped local.  Then just as trade started to pick [...]


helenfitzpatrick

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12/24/10--01:00: The best anti-capitalism Christmas films (chan 1627475)

As Tom Lehrer once said: “Christmas is the time when we all get to reflect on what we most truly and sincerely believe in. I’m referring of course to money”. Like him I suspect that most of us view the commercialisation of Christmas at best as a mixed blessing. However it’s become an inescapable fact [...]


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