Christmas Archives - Empoword Journalism https://www.empowordjournalism.com/tag/christmas/ Led by women. Uniting and empowering journalists across the globe. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:24:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Holiday: A feminist story wrapped in festive cheer https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-holiday-a-feminist-story-wrapped-in-festive-cheer/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-holiday-a-feminist-story-wrapped-in-festive-cheer/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:23:49 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=63671 In an era of growing feminist consciousness, The Holiday feels ahead of its time. For both female leads, the romantic love they find in the film is an enriching complement to their already successful lives, rather than a cure-all.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-holiday-a-feminist-story-wrapped-in-festive-cheer/feed/ 0 How Early Is Too Early For A Christmas Tree? https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/lifestyle/how-early-is-too-early-for-a-christmas-tree/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/lifestyle/how-early-is-too-early-for-a-christmas-tree/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:44:39 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=49458 It might seem that we just entered the spooky season. But this has not stopped shops around the country from stocking their shelves with advent calendars, decorations, and festive chocolate. Big supermarkets are opening the window to order turkeys, GREAT! Movies Classic have brought back their channel which plays Christmas films 24/7, and some people have started shopping for gifts. 

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/lifestyle/how-early-is-too-early-for-a-christmas-tree/feed/ 0 Navigating the Festive Season with an Eating Disorder https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/navigating-the-festive-season-with-an-eating-disorder/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/navigating-the-festive-season-with-an-eating-disorder/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:14:31 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=36647 Ask anyone what their favourite part of the holiday season is – among the generic answers such as the gifts, time with family, the cringy Christmas films, you are sure to hear “the food!”. Many spend all year desperately anticipating the never-ending buffet spreads, the mince pie mountains, and a Christmas dinner to triumph over all dinners, but for some, it can feel like an inescapable labyrinth, with every wrong turn leading to anxiety and self-loathing.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/navigating-the-festive-season-with-an-eating-disorder/feed/ 0 Dreaming of a Green Christmas: The Guide to a More Sustainable Holiday Season https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-the-guide-to-a-more-sustainable-holiday-season/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-the-guide-to-a-more-sustainable-holiday-season/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:34:10 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=36604 Eleanor Antoniou Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year, but unfortunately, it is also the most wasteful.  There’s no denying that many of us over-consume during the holiday period, whether this means shopping for new party outfits we don’t really need, buying too much food that won’t

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-the-guide-to-a-more-sustainable-holiday-season/feed/ 0 Reflecting on Body Image Insecurity During the Holidays https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/reflecting-on-body-image-insecurity-during-the-holidays/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/reflecting-on-body-image-insecurity-during-the-holidays/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:04:44 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=36263 Emilie Williams  Trigger warning: body image Christmas and New Year can be a beautiful time of the year. It is a time spent with family and loved ones, relaxing and celebrating the past year. However, it can also be difficult for those who struggle with body image insecurity, as many

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/reflecting-on-body-image-insecurity-during-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Christmas Blues For International Students https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/christmas-blues-for-international-students/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/christmas-blues-for-international-students/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:01:25 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=35032 Winter has come to the UK and the country has started its preparations and celebrations for the most awaited event of the year – Christmas, a time for people to spend with their family and friends, but many people won't be able to do so this year. The rising cost of living not only means cutting down on the groceries list and pub visits, but for most international students it means that they will not be celebrating the holidays with their family and friends back home.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/christmas-blues-for-international-students/feed/ 0 Compromising At Christmas During A Cost of Living Crisis https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/compromising-at-christmas-during-a-cost-of-living-crisis/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/compromising-at-christmas-during-a-cost-of-living-crisis/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:47:24 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=35369 The cost-of-living crisis has meant that many people in the UK are struggling financially. With rising bills and food costs, so many of us are forced to create rigorous budgets and cut back on even the smallest of spends.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/compromising-at-christmas-during-a-cost-of-living-crisis/feed/ 0 The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is Bound to Lift Your Christmas Spirits https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-is-bound-to-lift-your-christmas-spirits/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-is-bound-to-lift-your-christmas-spirits/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:55:05 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=35185 If you weren’t already feeling festive, the first few notes of ‘Fairytale of New York,’ with the classic Marvel opening theme will surely do the trick. Or if nothing else, the sight of Drax in a Christmas jumper might.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-is-bound-to-lift-your-christmas-spirits/feed/ 0 Falling For Christmas: A Hallmark Netflix Holiday Cliche https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/falling-for-christmas-a-hallmark-netflix-holiday-cliche/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/falling-for-christmas-a-hallmark-netflix-holiday-cliche/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:37:57 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=34031 Your modern-day romance featuring an overindulgent, spoilt heiress, who turns amnesiac and falls in love in this charming seasonal film.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/falling-for-christmas-a-hallmark-netflix-holiday-cliche/feed/ 0 Mocktails Are Nothing to Mock: 5 Delicious Recipes for the Holidays https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/mocktails-are-nothing-to-mock-5-delicious-recipes-for-the-holidays/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/mocktails-are-nothing-to-mock-5-delicious-recipes-for-the-holidays/#respond Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:24:51 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=33961 The holiday season is right around the corner, so you'll probably be invited to, or host, several parties for your loved ones. Instead of turning to alcoholic cocktails, try making a drink everyone can enjoy - no matter their circumstances.

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