The reel X-mas
Some memorable films capture the spirit of Christmas that pervades the air during the season, writes Ervell E. Menezes as he walks down celluloid lane

IN the air there’s a feeling of Christmas," go the words of a well-known carol and that is important. The approach is even better than the actual day, like Paulo Coelho’s adage "The journey is more important than the arriving." And songs like the evergreen Bing Crosby’s "I’ll be home for Christmas" ring a bell, nay, gong.

Get creative this Christmas
Wish all your friends a Merry Christmas by giving them a special hand-designed card featuring your favourite cartoon characters
This Christmas, let your friends know about your favourite cartoon character. Wish your friends Merry Christmas by giving them a special hand-designed card featuring your favourite character.

Monumental tribute to faith
Kanwarjit Singh Kang on how one man's vision led to the construction of the largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world
Statues have been erected all over the world for various reasons, and in all sizes. Some were built for religious reasons, others to commemorate historical events, or to celebrate the glory of the ruler, while others have an artistic origin.