As a young boy, I loved to go to buffets. I had an insatiable appetite. The sight of so many foods was a delight! At a buffet, I could eat as much as I wanted, I had variety, and I came away full and satisfied. An additional benefit, my mother was not embarrassed by...

If you look carefully, among the lights, tinsel and brightly coloured decorations at your local shopping centre, you might also see a modest display depicting a stable. All the usual suspects are there, Mary, Joseph, the animals, some shepherds and in the feeding...