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For the latest instalment, see below...
1-24 December 2010
Day 1 - Advent
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Professor John Wolffe asks: did you know Advent actually started 28th November so in theory we should have started eating chocolate then? Read more : Day 1 - Advent
Day 2 - Snow
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Dr Stephen Lewis asks: did you know no two snowflakes are alike? Read more : Day 2 - Snow
Day 3 - Child spirituality
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Why do children need to engage with the magic of Christmas? Read more : Day 3 - Child spirituality
Day 4 - Mistletoe
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Could too much kissing result in the demise of Mistletoe? Read more : Day 4 - Mistletoe
Day 5 - Sacred music
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Richard Langham Smith muses on the interplay between sacred music and secular culture Read more : Day 5 - Sacred music
Day 6 - Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
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Would you welcome those kingly gifts? We explore the potential of gold, frankincense and myrrh as presents Read more : Day 6 - Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Day 7 - Gordon and the Beanstalk
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Was Gordon Brown's rescue plan the only one not ghostwritten by Goldman Sachs? As he prepares to publish his book on the economy this... Read more : Day 7 - Gordon and the Beanstalk
Day 8 - Islamic New Year
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Lecturer in Religious Studies Hugh Beattie writes about the Islamic New Year, which starts when the new moon is first sighted Read more : Day 8 - Islamic New Year
Day 9 - Coronation Street 50th Anniversary
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Has Coronation Street always been the nation's favourite? Read more : Day 9 - Coronation Street 50th Anniversary
Day 10 - Plain English Day
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As we approach the season where families and friends get together to talk, talk, talk, we delve into the world of gobbledygook to commemorate Plain... Read more : Day 10 - Plain English Day
Day 11 - Why do Christmas crackers go bang?
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Dr James Bruce from the Open University's Chemistry Department unlocks the secret to Christmas crackers Read more : Day 11 - Why do Christmas crackers go bang?
Day 12 - The office party
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What rules apply at the office Christmas party? Terry O'Sullivan shows how having fun can be a serious business Read more : Day 12 - The office party
Day 13 - History of Christmas
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OU Reader in British History Bill Purdue explores the origins of Christmas Read more : Day 13 - History of Christmas
Day 14 - An early start
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Dr John Oates, a senior lecturer at the Centre for Childhood, Development and Learning, asks why do children wake up so early on Christmas morning? Read more : Day 14 - An early start
Day 15 - Icelandic Christmas
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Melanie Wright describes the 26 days of Christmas celebration in Iceland Read more : Day 15 - Icelandic Christmas
Day 16 - The turkey alternative
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What would you consider eating if turkey was no longer on the menu this year? Take a look through our festive selection of recipes and... Read more : Day 16 - The turkey alternative
Day 17 - Keeping the kids entertained
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The presents are unwrapped, the chocolate has all gone and there is nothing good on television. What are the kids supposed to do now? Try... Read more : Day 17 - Keeping the kids entertained
Day 18 - Waste not, want not
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After the Big Day, do you wonder what happens to all the waste wrapping paper, packaging and food? Read more : Day 18 - Waste not, want not
Day 19 - Christmas pud, steam or microwave?
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Professor David Shuker of the OU Chemistry Department asks: Does steaming instead of microwaving the pudding make the product any tastier? Read more : Day 19 - Christmas pud, steam or microwave?
Day 20 - Gadget nostalgia
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Are you hoping for the new must-have gadget this Christmas? Ian Johnston reminds us of some of the techno-flops of the past Read more : Day 20 - Gadget nostalgia
Day 21 - Star-gazing
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In the season where stars take on a special significance, we draw together our star-gazing content Read more : Day 21 - Star-gazing
Day 22 - He's behind you!
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Should bankers be cast as the villain in pantomimes again this Christmas? Read more : Day 22 - He's behind you!
Day 23 - Royalty
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As another Royal engagement is announced and the nation gears up for the traditional Queen's Speech on Christmas day, we draw together some interesting royal... Read more : Day 23 - Royalty
Day 24 - Santa's journey
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Just how does Santa make it all around the world in a single night? We offer some possible explanations Read more : Day 24 - Santa's journey
Day 25 - The Big Day
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Season's greetings from the OpenLearn team Read more : Day 25 - The Big Day
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