December 2025 Issue

A MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM

Home is where the heart is, or so they say. For many people, the places they most identify with can be multiple. In an increasingly globalised world, more children are growing up with multiple nationalities, more people are studying and working abroad, and millions are immigrating, either by choice or by constraint, to new countries. As a result, the concept of a home is becoming more fluid, prone to grey areas and uncertainties. 

“Origins”, our theme of the month, is an important topic to many of us. Given the season, many of us are returning to our home countries, and celebrating the festivities with our families. Where we come from - that is, the food, languages and histories that shape both our heritage and DNA - is essential in maintaining a firm hold on our identities and pride. 

In this edition, our writers have written about the origins of the earth in Chinese mythology, the origins of dinosaurs, and why villain origin stories are so fascinating to us. Have a sip of hot chocolate and settle in for a cosy, holiday read.

Merry Christmas!