'I’ve always believed Christmas is another word for family': Writers on the season of goodwill 

The lead-up to December 25 often brings a kaleidoscope of memories spanning the years, but some stand out because they signify significant life changes. We ask four writers to recall an unforgettable season of goodwill 

Four writers recall Christmases gone by

We cherish Christmas, perhaps because there’s a constancy about it: Christmas dinner made just how we’ve always loved it, the same treasured decorations on the tree, the familiar rhythms and rituals that spell the magic of Christmas for us.

But change is inevitable and even Christmas isn’t change-proof. Was there a Christmas that changed you? Or that changed something for you? We put the questions to four of our favourite writers.