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Simon Allison is a Partner and Head of Employment at Blackadders

It’s Christmas – so that out-of-office message means what it says

best Christmas cake

The best and worst supermarket Christmas cakes - including Tesco Finest rich fru...

We search for the Christmas spirit and Santa at Edinburgh’s Bar Hütte

The Easter bunny has long been associated with the holiday of Easter, but where does the famous rabbit come from and what’s his role?

When does the Easter Bunny come? Story behind the famous rabbit

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Here’s how drunk Santa will get in Scotland if everybody leaves him a sherry at ...

Scotlands Larder - East Lothian Produce, W & R Logan - West Garlton

Chris Logan 36, from W & R Logan in the sprout fields with his sons Cole Logan 11, Gray Logan 8 and Will Logan 6

Scotland’s Larder: Chris Logan, Brussels Sprouts farmer from East Lothian

Redding Tesco staff rock out for Maggie’s Forth Valley

There are several simple ways you can boost your bank balance and offset the festive splurging especially if you shop online

It’s easy to make Christmas spending pay

Cold Town Edinburgh Santa

Families can enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus at Edinburgh’s Cold Town House thi...

The Olive Grove All-Star Choir recorded festive single "Christmas, Burn It All" at Castlemilk Youth Centre in Glasgow.

Watch: Scottish indie musicians join forces for pro-environment 'Band Aid-style ...

Will you be getting a lump of coal this year?

These are the kids’ names most likely to be on Santa’s naughty list this year

Buckfast

Glaswegians prefer to supply Buckfast to Santa on Christmas Eve

Helen McClory

Book review: Mayhem & Death, by Helen McClory

Morse the dog is now back home safe with his owner Richard Latter and son Edward, 3. Picture: SWNS

Boy, 3, reunited with dog thanks to Simon Cowell reward

Cracker jokes so bad they could spoil Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock

50 of the very worst Christmas cracker jokes

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Santa should cut down on sherry and mince pies, according to nation's leading GP

Christmas is so relentless. Theres no hiding from it. Decorations start going up at the start of November so every year I basically have to endure a two-month-long crescendo to the anniversary of his death.

Chris Forbes: '˜I lost my dad on Christmas day, the festive period is relentless...

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Warning expensive gifts might not be covered by your home insurance

Father Christmas personifies the magic of Christmas for young children.

Jane Bradley: Give me Santa over some corporate giant any day

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12 things you need to know to survive Christmas

Christmas post box

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates - make sure your cards arrive on time!

The Gwynne family Christmas will be different but every bit as enjoyable. Picture: Contributed

Miriam Gwynne: Christmas through different filter

Single Santa Seeks Mrs Claus

The 10 best Christmas films you’ve never heard of

Some soldiers have little or no family contact

Lynn O’Brien: We need to support soldiers at Xmas

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Reindeer are not for Christmas

Santa Claus successfully hooks the hefty duck. Picture: Hemedia

Santa hooks giant duck to launch Irn-Bru carnival

Tom Kitchin. Picture: TSPL

Tom Kitchin: Recipes for a standout Christmas meal

Chef Neil Forbes. Picture: TSPL

Recipes: Christmas dishes with a special twist

Christmas jumpers have gone from being a visual gag to becoming a national institution. Picture: PA

Anna Burnside: A second-hand Santakini, anyone?

The magic of Christmas seems have gone for some people. Picture: Contributed

Jane Devine: Pressure takes magic out of Christmas

Experts feel that technology is being used too much in nursery. Picture: Getty

Tablets mean children ‘struggle to use a pencil’

Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man. Picture: PA

Fiona McCade: Driven to distraction by advert superheroes

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Islanders turn Santa to save Colonsay’s only hotel

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Janet Christie: Christmas in the greatest recession in living memory

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Talk of the Town: Tasty ones flew over Cuckoo’s nest

Enjoy a grin and tonic at the Christmas party

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It’s all light inGorgie/Dalry

Caption Competition 11/12: Win a bottle of Whyte and Mackay

Caption Competition 10/12: Win a bottle of Whyte and Mackay

Scotland on Sunday Crossword - 09/12/12

Capital pupils take off for first trip on a plane, with Father Christmas droppin...

Stars light up Ocean Terminal
CHRISTMAS arrived at Ocean Terminal when Cornonation Street actor Jack Shepherd – who plays bad boy David Platt – and former X Factor contestant Kitty Brucknell...

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Santa’s dive is a fin effort

It’ll be all light on the night

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Pay-day lenders’ access to advertising is far too broad, especially among footba...

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Reel time with Jonathan Melville: All I want for Xmas is the Muppets

Game on for city homeless

Evening News Caption Competition - Monday 26 December 2011

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Santa takes charge

It’s great in Santa’s grotto

Festive looks MAKE such sweet music

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Where to get the best bargain gifts

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Gig review: Fence Secret Xmas Party, CCA

Our wee man is a fighter and brings so much joy

Rockers join Santa’s train

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Santa set to visit pupils

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries