Santa Claus

This week's topic of the week is 'Christmas disasters'. Dave talks to Caroline who ruined the Christmas dinner; Mikey who had a run in at Midnight Mass; Bethany who gave a Christmas gift that backfired; and Bernie who had a nightmare before…

Hello. I'd like to thank Headstuff for giving me a platform to educate you all about some fundamental truths. These days conspiracy theories abound. Almost every single one of them is wrong. But sometimes there's a nugget of truth buried…

(with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore) It was the solar cycle before Christmas, and all through the station, There was panic, and weeping, and childish consternation. One boy stood aghast, with tears on his face, For how could St…

“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there”. – 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'…

So this is Christmas: or Yule: or Noel: or the Nativity, however you prefer to label it. And we spring into Christmas mode as soon as Xmas FM appears on the dial, but where did these traditions orginate? The ceaseless playing of Slade’s…

Only at this time of year, this supposed season of silly in which Christians uphold the ancient Pagan practice of keeping electrified trees indoors and you find yourself saying “don’t forget to plug out the tree” without blinking an ear as…

Ah, Christmas! Is there any better time to sit down and watch a plethora of films while scoffing whatever foil wrapped goodness is within arm's reach? Here at HeadStuff we have compiled our list of the Top 20 Christmas Films to get you in…

Every country has traditions that seem alien to onlookers. For example, when trying to explain the existence of Dustin the Turkey to my non-Irish friends I am often met with confusion and bemusement. It is quite difficult to find the…

Who else could be the Legend of the Month in HeadStuff's first December? Of course it's big ol' jolly Santa Claus, this guy basically is December. His jolly spirit and no nonsense attitude is what December is all about. He's also the first…