The term 'Judeo-Christian' has been misused for political ends – a new 'Abrahamic' identity offers an alternative

The term ‘Judeo-Christian’ serves political agendas. 1000 Words/Shutterstock Upcoming elections in the Netherlands and Germany in 2021 will test the strength of the radical right, which has a distinct vision of European identity. In contrast to those who view democratic values as essentially secular and universal, and not tied toContinue Reading

Christmas turkey: is dark meat or white meat best?

Bochkarev Photography/Shutterstock Turkey, the traditional festive bird features as number three on the “foods consumed at Christmas” list, after roast potatoes and carrots. Yet not all parts of a turkey are created equal in terms of taste and nutritional goodness. The reason for these difference are found in how turkeysContinue Reading

A brief history of Christmas Pudding – and why it can actually be quite good for you

Olesia Reshetnikova/Shutterstock Even in these hard and strange times, Christmas will be celebrated and traditions upheld. And for many British households, Christmas dinner would not be complete without a Christmas pudding – traditionally served with brandy sauce, brandy butter or custard. The Christmas pudding originated in the 14th-century as aContinue Reading