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Why do we give gifts at Christmas?

Why do we give gifts at Christmas?

25 December 2022

We can give gifts at any time of the year, but Christmas has a special focus. Why is that?... Read more

Advent Week 5 - This is the Life

Advent Week 5 - This is the Life

24 December 2022

When we see Christ face to face... Read more

Six great holiday reads

Six great holiday reads

24 December 2022

Others Online writer Jessica Morris recommends six great reads for the holiday break.... Read more

Christmas Music Wrap-up - 2022

Christmas Music Wrap-up - 2022

20 December 2022

A selection of Christmas-themed music chosen by our Others reviewer Jessica Morris... Read more

Colonel Winsome Merrett - Christmas 2022

Colonel Winsome Merrett - Christmas 2022

19 December 2022

The birth of Christ our Saviour and Deliverer ... Read more

Colonel Winsome Merrett - Christmas 2022

Colonel Winsome Merrett - Christmas 2022

19 December 2022

In the lead-up to Christmas, a season of hope and anticipation, take a moment to hear from Chief Sec... Read more

Advent Week 4 - Hand in Hand

Advent Week 4 - Hand in Hand

18 December 2022

Immanuel - God with us ... Read more

Christmas Streaming Wrap-up - Part 2

Christmas Streaming Wrap-up - Part 2

17 December 2022

A list of new movie and television flicks to add excitement and relaxation to your summer holidays ... Read more

Christmas Spoken Word Week 5: This is the Life by Shushannah Anderson

Christmas Spoken Word Week 5: This is the Life by Shushannah Anderson

12 December 2022

In our final week of Advent, Shushannah encourages us to prepare and look forward to the next great ... Read more

Christmas Spoken Word Week 4: Hand in Hand

Christmas Spoken Word Week 4: Hand in Hand

12 December 2022

Every step along the way we are never alone. Our God delights to lead us and promises never to leave... Read more

Advent Week 3 - Are We There Yet?

Advent Week 3 - Are We There Yet?

11 December 2022

A God who grasps our weary hands and steadies our shaky feet... Read more

Christmas Streaming Wrap-up - Part 1

Christmas Streaming Wrap-up - Part 1

10 December 2022

A list of new movie and television flicks to add excitement and relaxation to your summer holidays ... Read more

Kids Christmas Animation

Kids Christmas Animation

7 December 2022

Jesus - the greatest gift of all... Read more

Connections - December with the Donaldsons

Connections - December with the Donaldsons

6 December 2022

Jesus - our greatest blessing and hope... Read more

Advent Week 2 - A Deep Breath of Hope

Advent Week 2 - A Deep Breath of Hope

4 December 2022

Are you seeking more rest?... Read more

Bells that ring of hope and heartbreak

Bells that ring of hope and heartbreak

3 December 2022

Jessica Morris reviews a Christmas movie offering for the family that focuses on the theme of hope a... Read more

Christmas Spoken Word Week 2: A Deep Breath of Hope by Shushannah Anderson

Christmas Spoken Word Week 2: A Deep Breath of Hope by Shushannah Anderson

2 December 2022

During week 2 of Advent, Shushannah Anderson shares this beautiful spoken word on hope and what it m... Read more

Advent Week 1 - Before the Beginning

Advent Week 1 - Before the Beginning

27 November 2022

The new story unfolds for Christmas ... Read more

Week 1: Before the Beginning

Week 1: Before the Beginning

25 November 2022

The Salvation Army Worship Arts team has released a five-part video series for Advent featuring a sp... Read more

International news briefs

International news briefs

24 December 2021

Others international news editor Darryl Whitecross brings you a selection of stories from around The... Read more

Christmas 2021: Salvos Territorial Leaders Message

Christmas 2021: Salvos Territorial Leaders Message

24 December 2021

In their Christmas Day online service, Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson thank God for the l... Read more

Something truly worth celebrating

Something truly worth celebrating

22 December 2021

In a world of chaos, there is always hope... Read more

Behind the scenes with Salvo Studios

Behind the scenes with Salvo Studios

22 December 2021

A sneak peek at our recorded Christmas service... Read more

The messiness of Christmas

The messiness of Christmas

20 December 2021

Celebrating the hope of the greatest story ever told... Read more

Christmas Story Animation

Christmas Story Animation

16 December 2021

Bringing light and kindness at Christmas... Read more

Christmas Story animation

Christmas Story animation

16 December 2021

As Salvos, we seek to shine light where there is darkness. We do this because God first brought ligh... Read more

Sorrow and strength at Christmas

Sorrow and strength at Christmas

6 December 2021

Where there is pain, there is also miraculous hope... Read more

Others Monthly Message - December 2021

Others Monthly Message - December 2021

2 December 2021

Territorial Leaders Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson give their Christmas message to Salvat... Read more

Christmas offering to help build toilet facilities in Malawi

Christmas offering to help build toilet facilities in Malawi

1 December 2021

WASH project will improve access to health services... Read more

Others December

Others December

25 November 2021

In their monthly message to Salvationists for December, Australia Territory leaders Commissioners Ja... Read more

Book Review: The Chosen - I Have Called You By Name by Jerry B. Jenkins

Book Review: The Chosen - I Have Called You By Name by Jerry B. Jenkins

23 November 2021

A refreshing take on well-known stories... Read more

Aussies deck the halls for Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal

Aussies deck the halls for Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal

17 November 2021

The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is back for its 34th year. ... Read more

Five new Christmas films to get you in the holiday spirit

Five new Christmas films to get you in the holiday spirit

16 November 2021

Movies for the festive season... Read more

Waiting for good news

Waiting for good news

11 October 2021

Longing for better times... Read more

Unusual donations keep red kettles boiling in the US

Unusual donations keep red kettles boiling in the US

4 February 2021

Diamond rings, gold bars and rare coins among the donations to Salvation Army... Read more

We are a people of peace

We are a people of peace

25 December 2020

The General's Christmas message for 2020... Read more

George knows the true gift of Christmas

George knows the true gift of Christmas

24 December 2020

Reflections of a lifelong Salvationist... Read more

Celebrating Christmas cancer and COVID-free!

Celebrating Christmas cancer and COVID-free!

24 December 2020

Lieutenant Zochhuansangi from the India Eastern Territory suffered more than most when COVID-19 hit... Read more

My greatest Christmas wish

My greatest Christmas wish

23 December 2020

Captain Diane Hobbs shares her greatest desire for the festive season... Read more

Caring for first responders at Christmas

Caring for first responders at Christmas

23 December 2020

Gary Raymond says his faith has always been the cornerstone of his policing... Read more

Times Square site of another big countdown - to Christmas

Times Square site of another big countdown - to Christmas

22 December 2020

Giant Red Kettle branded as world's biggest fundraising 'icon'... Read more

Flames and pain, Christmas and community

Flames and pain, Christmas and community

22 December 2020

Christmas need nearly triples on the Copper Coast of South Australia... Read more

Christmas with The Joystrings

Christmas with The Joystrings

21 December 2020

Will 'A Starry Night' be playing in your home this Yuletide season?... Read more

The greatest gift is hope

The greatest gift is hope

16 December 2020

Pointing people to God's 'endless supply' ... Read more

A dream born at Christmas sparks lifelong love for the Salvos

A dream born at Christmas sparks lifelong love for the Salvos

16 December 2020

Kim a passionate volunteer for Auburn Corps... Read more

Salvos bring Christmas Cheer after year of turmoil

Salvos bring Christmas Cheer after year of turmoil

15 December 2020

Taking a look at ways different corps are blessing their communities this Christmas... Read more

Come clean with God as he draws near

Come clean with God as he draws near

14 December 2020

Christmas is a reminder that God doesn't self-isolate... Read more

Film review: Fatman

Film review: Fatman

12 December 2020

More of an action movie than a Christmas family film, but with some intriguing twists... Read more

Shushannah channels Mary in new take on Christmas miracle

Shushannah channels Mary in new take on Christmas miracle

11 December 2020

'The Incredible Christmas' video series released for corps... Read more

Wendy's nativity collection creates a scene at Christmas

Wendy's nativity collection creates a scene at Christmas

10 December 2020

Australian officer's hobby adds meaning to the festive season... Read more

NSW Premier helps launch Christmas research

NSW Premier helps launch Christmas research

10 December 2020

Poll shows millions of Australians feeling the pinch this Advent... Read more

Cairns party bus drives home Christmas message

Cairns party bus drives home Christmas message

9 December 2020

Corps hires double-decker to take carolling season on the road... Read more

COVID-19 makes Christmas gift more essential

COVID-19 makes Christmas gift more essential

6 December 2020

Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson urge Salvos to give sacrificially this Christmas... Read more

How big is baby Jesus?

How big is baby Jesus?

4 December 2020

How big a role are you allowing God to play in your life?... Read more

Christmas Day Offering

Christmas Day Offering

3 December 2020

The Salvation Army's Territorial Leaders, Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson urge Salvos to g... Read more

Aussies chime in on international Christmas music series

Aussies chime in on international Christmas music series

1 December 2020

Australia Territory songwriters featured on Advent project... Read more

Christmas commercial set to air

Christmas commercial set to air

30 November 2020

Lieutenant Nicola Poore fronts the Salvation Army Christmas appeal ad... Read more

Let's celebrate Advent 2020 - Day 12

Let's celebrate Advent 2020 - Day 12

29 November 2020

Territorial Youth and Young Adults Secretaries, Auxiliary-Lieutenants Adam and Melissa Purcell, brin... Read more

Let's celebrate Advent 2020 - Day 11

Let's celebrate Advent 2020 - Day 11

29 November 2020

NSW/ACT Divisional Commander Lieut-Colonel Miriam Gluyas reminds us to experience the joy of Christm... Read more

Salvation Army Christmas TVC

Salvation Army Christmas TVC

28 November 2020

The Salvation Army has launched its Christmas Appeal 2020.... Read more

Movie Review: Christmas Jars

Movie Review: Christmas Jars

28 November 2020

A faith-adjacent Christmas drama that goes beyond the surface... Read more

Christmas toys bring cheer to outback kids

Christmas toys bring cheer to outback kids

20 November 2020

Salvos chaplain maintains link with tiny Queensland town... Read more

Hundreds for Thousands

Hundreds for Thousands

6 November 2020

Natalie's heart for mission... Read more

Virus takes toll on America's symbol of Christmas

Virus takes toll on America's symbol of Christmas

8 October 2020

Red kettle campaign starts early to meet increased demand... Read more

Future is assured when it’s in God’s hands

Future is assured when it’s in God’s hands

1 January 2020

Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Scott Simpson reflects on 'old-times' and the future of the new year stre... Read more

SAES ready to serve on Christmas Day

SAES ready to serve on Christmas Day

24 December 2019

Salvation Army crews have been assisting at fire-staging grounds around Australia. ... Read more

A Sydney Congress Hall Christmas

A Sydney Congress Hall Christmas

23 December 2019

Christmas at Sydney Congress Hall is all about outreach.... Read more

Looking forward to a clean Christmas

Looking forward to a clean Christmas

22 December 2019

William Booth House participants are excited about experiencing a different sort of Christmas this y... Read more

Commissioners Janine and Robert Christmas Message 2019

Commissioners Janine and Robert Christmas Message 2019

21 December 2019

Australia Territory Leaders, Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson give a Christmas message.... Read more

Motorcycle Toy Run spreads Christmas cheer in Tassie

Motorcycle Toy Run spreads Christmas cheer in Tassie

16 December 2019

6000 motorcyclists support the Salvos for the annual Christmas event in Tasmania.... Read more

Marketing community spirit is what it's all about

Marketing community spirit is what it's all about

12 December 2019

St Kilda youth refuge clients to host Christmas Market with a 'family feel'.... Read more

A grandmother's hope for her 'little miracle man'

A grandmother's hope for her 'little miracle man'

11 December 2019

Christmas will be a time of thankfulness for Carolyn and her family.... Read more

Christmas that truly cheers

Christmas that truly cheers

29 November 2019

Giving more than physical gifts at Christmas... Read more

Salvo Bigband to host A Gospel Christmas

Salvo Bigband to host A Gospel Christmas

14 November 2019

Federation Square in Melbourne will be the venue for this year's public Christmas event.... Read more

Our Christmas Gift

Our Christmas Gift

1 December 2018

An afternoon and evening of entertainment for the whole family will celebrate the meaning of Christm... Read more

The General's Christmas message - Truth for today

The General's Christmas message - Truth for today

24 December 2017

We pause once again in the busyness of our hectic and frenetic lives to give thanks to God for his w... Read more

Music review: Behold: A Christmas Collection by Lauren Daigle

Music review: Behold: A Christmas Collection by Lauren Daigle

9 December 2017

It's time to put some swingin' in your holidays.... Read more

Timely toy donation an answer to prayer

Timely toy donation an answer to prayer

1 December 2017

University student's generosity provided needs for children in Townsville.... Read more

Rouse Hill Corps gets into festive spirit with multiple events

Rouse Hill Corps gets into festive spirit with multiple events

22 December 2016

Rouse Hill Corps partnered with The Hills Musical Society and The Ponds School to host the inaugural... Read more

Music Review: Celebrate the Season by International Staff Band

Music Review: Celebrate the Season by International Staff Band

14 December 2016

This latest album from The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army is a great addition to any... Read more

Salvos Stores nativity sets include special invitation

Salvos Stores nativity sets include special invitation

9 December 2016

Customers are receiving more than just a nativity set when shopping at Salvos Stores this Christmas.... Read more

When Christmas isn't so wonderful

When Christmas isn't so wonderful

7 December 2016

Struggling families need our love and support at Christmas.... Read more

Eastern Territory editorial team awarded for excellence

Eastern Territory editorial team awarded for excellence

13 September 2016

Pipeline Magazine has been recognised for its high quality design and editorial writing at the recen... Read more

All things to all men

All things to all men

22 July 2016

In 1897, The Salvation Army was to use its central publication, The War Cry, to support not only the... Read more