Today we reprise editor Ian Hauser’s tasty suggestions for Christmas ‘goodies’.
We all have ‘treats’ that go with our experience of Christmas. Ian Hauser shares a couple that have their roots in his childhood.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Working Family Christmas’ – James Walton
December 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With Christmas less than two weeks away, James Walton presents a poem to reflect upon the meaning of Christmas.
Christmas Day cricket
December 23, 2022 by 13 Comments
From ten years ago, Christmas 2012…
Luke Reynolds produced his finest pitch yet for his family’s annual Christmas Day hit, where the sole objective is to bat for as long as possible.
Almanac (Holiday) Life: Another Christmas Day
December 23, 2021 by 4 Comments
Patrick O’Brien’s fine eye observes this year’s Christmas.
Almanac Christmas: Merry Christmas fellow Almanackers!
December 24, 2020 by 4 Comments
Merry Christmas fellow Almanackers!
The Ashes 2017/18 – Fourth Test, the MCG: Call For Writers
December 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Calling all writers to help us cover the Boxing Day Ashes Test from the MCG! We’ll also be having some beers on the fourth day…
A-League Game on Christmas Day?
December 21, 2015 by 3 Comments
Yoshi counters the possibility of sport on Christmas Day.
Happy Christmas (Footy is Over) – For Now
December 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone and the Avenging Eagle extend Festivus greetings from Perth. Ghosts and glad tidings of seasons past.
International Christmas Foods and Christmas in Japan
December 22, 2014 by 6 Comments
Imagawa-san shares an insight into how Christmas Day is spent in Japan, as well as taking us all on a culinary tour of traditional Christmas dinners from all corners of the globe.
[Warning: do not read if hungry. You have been warned – Ed]
Andrew Starkie’s Ashes Diary 2013/14 (entry 3)
December 22, 2013 by 23 Comments
Andrew Starkie’s got 53 minutes to evaluate the performances of the Poms and Aussies so far, with a quick time-out for nappies and discussing the Holiday Greetings Police.
Random Summer observations
January 8, 2013 by 20 Comments
Sean Curtain’s mind filled with thoughts over the summer. They are neither insightful or earth shattering, not important or helpful, more vague and strange, and obscure and reasonably pointless. Still, he feels the need to share them.
Crio’s Question: Christmas sports moments
December 17, 2012 by 12 Comments
What sporting gifts and moments can you equate with December 25?
Club Chrissie Carols
December 13, 2012 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone spreads some yuletide cheer with his take on some classic Christmas carols – Bluebaggers, Cats fans, Sainters and head office be warned.
Spotted
December 24, 2011 by 6 Comments
I’d just like to say a word or two about the Christmas rush, if I may, keeping in mind that I am an eighteen-year-old check-out chick so it might be a little tainted. Just a little. I wish I could say I rub my hands with glee and watch and wait for that first customer [Read more]
AN ALMANACKERS CHRISTMAS TALE
December 22, 2011 by 4 Comments
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even Harms’ mouth; Blue and white stockings – the chimney festoon, In hopes that the Handicapper will be filling them soon; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; As visions of Cats premierships danced in their [Read more]
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