A message to those who ban Muslim travellers or boycott Europe: you are abetting Isis's hate campaign
The death cult is so far from the meaning of Islam it doesn't qualify as a distortion of that peaceable faith and people
The death cult is so far from the meaning of Islam it doesn't qualify as a distortion of that peaceable faith and people
Inside Westminster: Labour must pull itself together, as it is the only vehicle to block the road to a virtual one-party state
Despite the best efforts of doctors and nurses, around 200 seriously ill children spent Christmas Day at the hospital
Charles Dickens' warnings about poverty are as relevant today as in 1843, when his classic Christmas novel was first published
His diaries show laments over the lost spirit of the season pre-date television by, well, about 350 years
If there's an unexpected caller this Christmas, be careful not to follow my example and spend £80 on dishcloths
If your mood is on the turn, remember that - in spite of life's frustrations - we are blessed
Biological sciences, croque monsieur and Her Majesty's floating guard from this week's Independent
The following letters appear in the 26th December edition of the Independent
Plus, don't miss out on the best of festive television - it's called 'Boxing Day' for a reason
Over the years there have been spats over who won the prize in the cracker and the obligatory argument over the TV channel - not unlike most family units at Christmas
Along with his mum and dad Taylor Banks has delivered the final message in our festive video series