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9 December 2022
What contributes to the build-up to Christmas in the UK?
A list of all the things that contribute to our excitement during the build-up to Christmas.
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25 November 2022
Shrewsbury Lights Review: Absolutely heaving with people… and festive cheer!
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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25 November 2022
A review of NATIVITY! The Musical
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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19 December 2022 – 21 December 2022
Free magical Santa visits this Christmas at Lil's Parlour CIC in Birmingham!
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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28 June 2022
‘Christmas Under the Stars’- Not unputdownable, but easy to pick up again.
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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23 December 2021
Voice Retrospects: Muppets Christmas Carol song ranking
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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22 December 2021
A Caledonian Christmas: Scotland's festive traditions
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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21 December 2021
The Tomten: a lonely and existential alternative to Father Christmas
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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21 December 2021
Festive ecology: Christmas plants and their historical symbolism
Human sacrifice, fertility rituals, and more feature in the histories of some of our well-known Christmas plants.
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21 December 2021
Five festive games to play on Christmas Day
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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20 December 2021
The not-so-Christian origins of Christmas
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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20 December 2021
The 10 worst Christmas songs of all time (so far)
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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20 December 2021
In defence of ugly Christmas ornaments
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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20 December 2021
10 tips for a sustainable Christmas this year
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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17 December 2021
Look after your mind this Christmas
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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15 December 2021
When sitcoms do Christmas
A list of my favourite Christmas-themed episodes from my most favourite sitcoms.
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13 December 2021
How to save money this Christmas
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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10 December 2021
Interview with Homeless Network Scotland's improvement lead, Martin Gavin
We spoke to Martin Gavin, the improvement lead of Homeless Network Scotland, about how his organisation tackles homelessness and the misconceptions surrounding the issue.