By Olivia Hanna Most kids have traumatic stories about the way they found out jolly ol’ Saint Nick is actually just a myth. Cousins, siblings, classmates who crushed their dreams by uttering the words, “Santa isn’t real". A crushing statement, but it is the truth. I wouldn’t know what that feels like because no one decided to tell me the truth, my mom and grandmother even … [Read more...] about When it comes to telling the truth about Santa Claus, honesty is the best policy
Santa Claus
How to survive this Christmas
Nippy weather and Rudolph jumpers. Crisp dark evenings spent in front of a blazing open fire cradling a mug of hot chocolate, frosted window panes, patterned mittens, Christmas dinner and furry collars. Wearing new fluffy PJs. Drinking spiced mulled wine laced with brandy while dining on mince pies with a generous dollop of cream. Board games and advent calendars and family … [Read more...] about How to survive this Christmas
Poetry – ‘The Bells on my Harness’
It's that time again; the lights are up, the songs are being piped out of the shops and Santa is starting to put the elves to hard work. But what about the reindeer? This week Michael Healy wonders if its all not looking a little bit like a reindeer Christmas chain-gang... The Bells on my Harness. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells We're still pulling this damn … [Read more...] about Poetry – ‘The Bells on my Harness’