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Christmas

[kris-muhs] / ˈkrɪs məs /


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Last month, the BBC said it was cancelling this year's Christmas special, at the same time as show runner Russel T Davies announced he was leaving the long-running sci-fi show.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Like a kid seeing a puppy under the tree on Christmas morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported on Wednesday that employers based in the U.S. had announced 45,849 job cuts last month, down more than 50% from 97,006 layoffs in May.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The family was able to go home in time for Christmas but "had nothing, and Orlando was selling his club gear to cover expenses", Melissa posted on Instagram, external last year.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“Pups? Don’t be rude, Freddy. At Christmas they were spouting Latin, as I recall. An impressive trick, I must say.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood



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