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Voice MagPosts Tagged: christmas
  • Blog What contributes to the build-up to Christmas in the UK?
    9 December 2022

    What contributes to the build-up to Christmas in the UK?

    by Gregary Burnsen-Hicks

    A list of all the things that contribute to our excitement during the build-up to Christmas. 

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  • Review Shrewsbury Lights Review: Absolutely heaving with people… and festive cheer!
    25 November 2022

    Shrewsbury Lights Review: Absolutely heaving with people… and festive cheer!

    by Ellie Blackwell Voice Reviewer

    All singing-all dancing, this traditional event is bound to open the floodgates to the anticipation and excitement of Christmas! However steer clear if you can't handle crowds...

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  • Review A review of NATIVITY! The Musical
    25 November 2022

    A review of NATIVITY! The Musical

    by Gregary Burnsen-Hicks

    NATIVITY! The Musical is written, directed, and composed by the award-winning Debbie Isitt. I went along to the opening night at Birmingham Repertory Theatre to see this production and here is what I thought... 

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  • Event Free magical Santa visits this Christmas at Lil's Parlour CIC in Birmingham!
    19 December 2022 – 21 December 2022

    Free magical Santa visits this Christmas at Lil's Parlour CIC in Birmingham!

    by Gregary Burnsen-Hicks

    Lil's Parlour CIC based in Northfield, Birmingham are offering FREE magical Santa visits this Christmas, all tickets are FREE and are now available from: https://lilsparlour.co.uk/magical-santa-visits

    Ticket booking is essential!

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  • Review ‘Christmas Under the Stars’- Not unputdownable, but easy to pick up again.
    28 June 2022

    ‘Christmas Under the Stars’- Not unputdownable, but easy to pick up again.

    by Ellie Blackwell Voice Reviewer

    Written by Karen Swann, romantic and deliciously descriptive, isolation, deceit and escapism are subtly woven through this plot which explores heartbreak and what it is to truly live your life.  

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  • Blog Voice Retrospects: Muppets Christmas Carol song ranking
    23 December 2021

    Voice Retrospects: Muppets Christmas Carol song ranking

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    Much beloved by millions around the world, The Muppets Christmas Carol is the perfect Christmas movie, so join us as we rank its songs from worst to best. 

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  • Blog A Caledonian Christmas: Scotland's festive traditions
    22 December 2021

    A Caledonian Christmas: Scotland's festive traditions

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    From torching twigs of rowen to knocking on someone's door after midnight, Scotland has many festive traditions. Join us as we break down some of our favourites!

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  • Feature The Tomten: a lonely and existential alternative to Father Christmas
    21 December 2021

    The Tomten: a lonely and existential alternative to Father Christmas

    by Dulcie Geist Kickstart

    Ambiguity and loneliness are celebrated in the story of the tomten, at odds with some of our more traditional Christmas folklore.

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  • Feature Festive ecology: Christmas plants and their historical symbolism
    21 December 2021

    Festive ecology: Christmas plants and their historical symbolism

    by Dulcie Geist Kickstart

    Human sacrifice, fertility rituals, and more feature in the histories of some of our well-known Christmas plants.

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  • Blog Five festive games to play on Christmas Day
    21 December 2021

    Five festive games to play on Christmas Day

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    Whether you spend the day with friends, family, or a mix of both, it's always a treat to celebrate the festive time with the ones you care about. Why not bring out everyone's competitive spirit by giving the following games a try this 25 December? 

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  • Feature The not-so-Christian origins of Christmas
    20 December 2021

    The not-so-Christian origins of Christmas

    by Dulcie Geist Kickstart

    The holiday has its roots in some surprising traditions and, it turns out, has ‘always been an extremely difficult holiday to Christianize’.

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  • Blog The 10 worst Christmas songs of all time (so far)
    20 December 2021

    The 10 worst Christmas songs of all time (so far)

    by Ash Edmonds Kickstart

    I think most can say that there are some absolutely awful Christmas songs out there, too many to list, honestly. However, I have curated a list of what I deem are the worst of the bunch.

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  • Blog In defence of ugly Christmas ornaments
    20 December 2021

    In defence of ugly Christmas ornaments

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    The aesthetic of Christmas is unmatched, but is it as welcoming as it should be? Today, I present my case defending the rights of ugly Christmas ornaments. 

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  • Blog 10 tips for a sustainable Christmas this year
    20 December 2021

    10 tips for a sustainable Christmas this year

    by Ash Edmonds Kickstart

    With climate crisis prevention ramping up lately, we thought it necessary to give our readers ideas for ways to help reduce their own carbon footprints during Christmas this year

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  • Blog Look after your mind this Christmas
    17 December 2021

    Look after your mind this Christmas

    by Ash Edmonds Kickstart

    How Christmas can detrimentally affect those who struggle with mental health issues, and how we can help ourselves, our friends and our family members who might not be feeling all that joyous this season.

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  • Blog When sitcoms do Christmas
    15 December 2021

    When sitcoms do Christmas

    by Saskia Calliste Voice Team

    A list of my favourite Christmas-themed episodes from my most favourite sitcoms.

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  • How-to Guide How to save money this Christmas
    13 December 2021

    How to save money this Christmas

    by Saskia Calliste Voice Team

    It’s all too easy to spend more than we need to during the holidays, but here are a few things that can help curb your spending.

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  • Interview Interview with Homeless Network Scotland's improvement lead, Martin Gavin
    10 December 2021

    Interview with Homeless Network Scotland's improvement lead, Martin Gavin

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    We spoke to Martin Gavin, the improvement lead of Homeless Network Scotland, about how his organisation tackles homelessness and the misconceptions surrounding the issue.

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