3 w. ago A key question for every believer: does God approve of Santa Claus? I hope so, or I’m in trouble | Ravi Holy

The great Santa deception arguably breaches the ninth commandment (‘Thou shalt not bear false witness’). I think God would cut us some slackWhen I was first ordained, an older priest gave me three commandments for a successful ministry: one, try not to upset the flower ladies; two, don’t preach pacifism on Remembrance Sunday; and, three – and most important – never tell children that Santa isn’t real.If only someone had had that talk with RevDr Paul Chamberlain, who last Christmas reduced a classroom full of year 6 children to tears by telling them the truth: “It’s your mum and dad.” (I hope that doesn’t come as a shock to any of you.)Ravi Holy is rector of the United Wye Benefice in Canterbury, Kent, and a standup comedian Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lip stain with 35,700 ratings that 'won't budge' all day long reduced to £14 with Christmas Eve delivery

‘Stayed on all day with eating and drinking!’

Economics

3 w. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers snap up heavily reduced sandwich party platters 'perfect' for Christmas and New Year

'Excellent for a buffet amongst friends paired with your sandwich platter'

Politics

3 w. ago Amazon reduces large 800g M&M chocolate bag to £10 with Christmas delivery

People can get these sweet treats delivered in time for December 25

Economics

3 w. ago The £33 fake tan reduced to £12 that will give a 'flawless' Christmas party colour

"The tan looks incredibly natural - not orange or streaky - and gives a beautiful sun-kissed glow. It’s easy to apply, and I always get an even, flawless tan"

Society

3 w. ago Amazon shoppers race to buy heavily reduced Fire 8 Tablets in time for Christmas

It's the ideal last-minute Christmas present

Economics

3 w. ago 'Warm but smart and flattering' Christmas Day dress in 5 colours now £36 in reduction

"True to size looks smart and it's lovely and warm without being bulky"

Economics

3 w. ago Amazon launches second major discount on 2.4kg box of 'favourite' Christmas chocolates

Shoppers said they were 'still surprised' by how many mini Celebrations were packed inside

Politics

3 w. ago Amazon shoppers snapping up reduced 850g bar of Cadbury Daily Milk chocolate

Cadbury fans can enjoy a 'extra large' bar for Christmas at a reduced price

Politics

3 w. ago Shoppers snapping up heavily reduced 2.4kg boxes of Celebrations chocolates in time for Christmas

"Now this is what I call a box of chocolates"

Politics

3 w. ago Debenhams reduces £255 air fryer to £52 that's 'perfect' for Christmas cooking

'First-class air fryer"

Society

3 w. ago Roman's £75 diamante blazer is down to £25 and 'perfect' for Christmas and NYE parties

Roman has reduced its Diamante Jacket from £75 to £25 in its early Christmas sale, with shoppers praising the sparkly blazer as 'perfect' for Christmas and NYE

Economics

3 w. ago Amazon reduces XL £120 Hugo Boss aftershave to £50 with delivery before Christmas

People could get what Amazon describes as a 'perfect gift' at a bargain price before December 25

Economics

4 w. ago Amazon Celebrations deal sees 2.4kg chocolate box reduced again ahead of Christmas

The box includes everyone's favourite mini chocolate bars including Mars, Twix, Snickers and Galaxy, delivered in time for Christmas

Economics

4 w. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers snap up heavily reduced luxury spa gift set in £4 Christmas deal

"I bought this last for year for my daughter-in-law. She got back to me a few weeks later to say how much she liked it"

Economics

4 w. ago Debenhams £100 beauty case reduced to £17 with 'express' Christmas delivery

The makeup case has been said to be a "really nice" gift

Economics

4 w. ago Debenhams reduces £100 makeup storage box to £17 with delivery before Christmas

Shoppers say it is a "really nice" gift to give a loved one

Economics

4 w. ago M&S reduces 'the best' £25 chocolate gift hamper to £10 in Christmas deal stack

Shoppers can get £24 worth of chocolate for under £10 with this pre-Christmas deal

Economics

4 w. ago Marks and Spencer's 'luxury' Christmas Swiss chocolate hamper heavily reduced from £25 in deal stack

"Delicious selection of fine chocolates. Well presented and good value for money"

Economics

4 w. ago Officially licensed Man City and Man Utd kit heavily reduced ahead of Christmas

Coats, jackets, hoodies, tops and full kit have been reduced by 50% making for the perfect Christmas gift whether you're a red or a blue

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