Magazine Issue: 14 December 2013 Leading article Magazine: 14 December 2013 The Spectator Joy to the world | 12 December 2013 The world's still getting better - here's the proof From magazine issue: 14 December 2013 Getty Images | Shutterstock | iStock | Alamy issue 14 December 2013 Text settings Text size Small Medium Large Line Spacing Compact Normal Spacious Comments Share Share The Spectator Joy to the world | 12 December 2013 Copy link Copied Linkedin Messenger Email Sign up to Britain’s best politics newsletter Evening Blend delivers an in-depth analysis of the day’s political news straight to your inbox, every weeknight. SIGN UP Already a subscriber? Log in ×