The Christmas Markets have returned! Throughout the UK's greatest cities, merry market-goers are tasting their first gluhwein of the season and feasting on foot long spicy hot dogs, just as tradition dictates. We love the Christmas markets and to celebrate them popping up again here's a few things you're guaranteed to ...
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The True Story Of Father Christmas – 4 Things You Didn’t Know-Ho-Ho
Children, look away now. This is the real history of how the man in red came in to our lives every Christmas eve. Father Christmas and Santa Claus were different Though they’re now considered as different names for the same character, Father Christmas and Santa Claus actually have different origins. In fact, they ...
Why LEDs Make The Best Christmas Lights
The future of Christmas lights are LEDs. But what is it that makes these better than traditional fairy lights, and what are the true benefits of them? (more…)
Bizarre Christmas Traditions From Around The World
Maybe Brussels sprouts aren't so bad after all... So, you thought Christmas was all mince pies and fairy lights? Well think again. Every country has its own unique traditions for celebrating the festive period, and some of them are, well, a little odd… (more…)
Why Do We Send Christmas Cards?
This is the first Christmas card ever sent. These days the average person in the UK will send 19 Christmas cards to friends and family, but the practice is not as old as you might think. The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 which, since Christmas itself was first celebrated ...
Grow your own Christmas
This year, why not try a more personal twist on classic floral Christmas decorations by growing them yourself? Though the tree gets all the attention, Christmas has always been a flower-filled holiday, from Mistletoe to Poinsettias. Right now, as the sun sets on summer, it’s the perfect time to fill ...
Winter is Coming: 3 reasons to start preparing for Christmas.
With less than 4 months to go, it’s officially time to start thinking about Christmas! Though your dreams may still be filled with barbecues and beaches rather than sugar plums and mince pies, the Yuletide season will be upon us quicker than you think and anyone looking to avoid that ...
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