For the final month of the year, we get a bit festive as we delve into the origins of Christmas traditions, as well as some history and confusion surrounding mince pies and a lament about Christmas in the shops starting far too soon. The last article we picked is about how the gorvernment is not doing enough to prevent Covid transmission in schools, putting all out children at risk of longterm health problems.

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