In Christmas of 1941, the air was heavy with sound. Yet it wasn’t the bells ringing or the high notes of children singing carols. Rather, it was the sound of air raid alarms which, during December, sounded 161 times.

Then, in a further twist of cruel fate, on New Year’s Day, 1942, the Luftwaffe launched the first rocket-powered bombs on Malta.

In M magazine, out tomorrow with The Times, British historian Susan Hudson recounts Christmas in Malta during World War II

But it’s not all death and destruction as M interviews an 18-year-old who was baptised and received Holy Communion and Confirmation, all in one day.

What is keeping supporters away from local football league matches – is it the league format, the technical level of the players, or corruption? M investigates.

M also takes a look at John Demanuele’s photo album, rewinds an old cinema’s history, performs its couples test on Andrea Cassar and Warren Brimmer, and raises doubts about men’s Christmas fashion choices.

M magazine is designed by MediaMaker Limited and printed by Progress Press Limited, both members of the Allied Group. Its editor is Stanley Borg.

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