From uncomplaining donkey to traitorous wren, animals have always played a part in Christian iconography. The Field examines their role in celebrating Christmas
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Rural community churches: serving a rural congregation
Rural community churches are central to village life, as often they are the only community building left. This is never more pronounced than at Christmas, as three Anglican bishops tell…
The Field’s Christmas gift guide for sprogs
If you’ve been tasked with stuffing a sporting small’s stocking this year, take inspiration from The Field’s Christmas gift guide for sprogs. From a sporting piggy bank for precious pennies…
Royal coat of arms: spotted nave gazing
The Royal coat of arms is just one of the fascinating things you may spy in a local church, while your mind wanders wickedly from the sermon. But where did…
Behold, angels: the origin of angels
Angels are integral to our Christmas tradition, from featuring in nativity scenes and carols to adorning the top of the tree, but few are aware of their pre-biblical origins. These…
Winter solstice traditions: a bleak but beautiful mid winter
With the days shortening and darkness descending, midwinter can be a bleak time. But the colourful winter solstice traditions, expertly woven into our culture by the Christian Church, make it…
Luci Maclaren, sporting artist
Luci Maclaren uses a unique, contemporary style to paint traditional sporting scenes. Having impressed her family and gone down a storm in the Shires, she is now the Belvoir Castle…
Sporting Dianas: Philippa Holland
Often seen riding sidesaddle in the hunting field, when Philippa Holland discovered you can only ride astride in point-to-points she decided to create a race of her own. The Dianas…
The Field’s Christmas gift guide for women
The Field’s Christmas gift guide for women and home has the perfect present for every sporting Diana and country household on your list. From stylish field attire to sporting serving…
The Field’s Christmas gift guide for men
If you’ve got a sporting gentleman to buy for this year, look no further than The Field’s Christmas gift guide for men. From suitable shoes for supper parties to a…