Why do we set up decorated pine trees in our houses for Christmas? And is it really better to give than to receive?
Entertainment
Roadshow – December 2013 Releases
'The English Teacher', 'Gambit', 'Consentino - The Magic, The Mystery, The Madness', and 'Death in Paradise - Series 2'.
Celtic Thunder Forecast Downunder
Celtic music is rousing, evocative and steeped in history. Irish super group Celtic Thuder are bringing their amazing show, Mythology, fresh from the top of the Billboard world music chart to New Zealand next year, an event not to be missed for Celtic mus
In His Father’s Shoes
Bill Haley Snr, and his band the Comets, was one of the original American rock 'n' roll bands. With huge hits like Rock Around the Clock and See You Later Alligator, the band, and Bill Haley, defined a generation.
Madman December DVD Releases
Take a royal tour following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, or travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world with Joanna Lumley as your guide - December is a good month for discovery with Madman.
Fun Facts – 11 December 2013
What is Caligula's real name and what is so special about the 5km pipeline in the Veltines-Arena in Germany?
Night Train to Lisbon
Academy-award winning director Bille August has brought Pierre Mercier's bestselling novel NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON to cinema screens.
Fun Facts – 4 December 2013
What is the deepest Freedive performed on record? What was Marshal Ney famous for?
Perfect Party Tips
'Tis the season to be jolly. And have parties. And see family. And have fun. And, hopefully, not end up exhausted and overwhelmed!
Christmas Without the Cost
Christmas is supposed to be about fun and love and celebration. Re-read that last sentence and say it out loud. Several times. Christmas is not supposed to be about stress and money and worry and pressure.