All is calm: reflecting on the importance of hope at Christmas

Peace on earth may seem impossible in the face of escalating poverty, war and climate change. But clinical psychologist Dr Tony Bates says the road to peace starts with each one of us finding glimmers of light in the darkness

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Christmas is a time of stress and wonder - it’s painfully lonely for some and deeply nourishing for others. Somewhere in the mix, we are told it has something to do with peace.

Peace on Earth seems a tall order right now.