Brendan O’ReganBrendan O’Regan reviews 2014 on TV and radio
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Christmas in literature
Peter CostelloIt is often said that the modern way of celebrating Christmas derives from Charles Dickens and the publication of his short book A Christmas Carol on December 19, 1843. But as is so often the case, when we look into it, the matter is more complicated. Traditions do not have a simple origin, though in…
Webwatch
Greg DalyUsing social media for a good cause
Pick of the Christmas season
Morning Movie: The Nun’s Story RTÉ 1, Sat, Dec 20, 7.55am (1959) Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch. Director: Fred Zinnemann. Gabrielle Van Der Mal gave up everything to become a nun. But her faith and her vows are forever being tested. In Concert: Sing Noel! A Christmas Concert EWTN, Sat, Dec 20, 11am & Christmas Day…
Books of the Year
Courtney McGrailOur regular reviewers share with readers their choice of books which most impressed them in the last year. The prices quoted are the publishers’ recommended prices, and may vary from source to source.
Films filled with festive flavour
Aubrey MaloneThe best festive movies to watch this Christmas
Homelessness is the issue dominating the media
Only death galvanises the powers-that-be into action writes Brendan O’Regan
Some books for the Christmas season
A selection of titles for adults, both secular and religious, fort he Christmas season
Some Christmas books for children and young people
The Miracle of the Myrrh by Marci Alborghetti illustrated by Hervé Blondon Winslow House International, €13.50/£10.70) Though not exactly a new book, this illustrated tale of the first Christmas has provided many families with just the right kind of text to read together and to explore the true meaning of Christmas from a Christian point…
A movie you will love or hate
Paddington Bear