Yule is one of the oldest pagan winter solstice holidays. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by various cultures, with a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This blog post will provide an
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A Christmas Carol, based on the book by Charles Dickens, combines traditional ballet and captivating theatre to tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his magical night with three terrifying ghosts. Colourful sets and costumes by Olivier Award-winning Lez Brotherston conjure up a traditional Victorian Christmas, while the festive score blends classical music with carols, played live by Northern Ballet's Sinfonia and sung by the dancers. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the production!
In part of Norway St. Lucia is associated with the various hidden folk of the region and its said that on both Yule and her day that trolls, witches and evil spirits roam wild in a procession called Lussiferda, where St. Lucia under the name Lussi leads the event as a witch and demoness.
I’ve been using Charmaine Solomon Sri Lankan Christmas cake recipe for at least 25 years.
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A dark rich Christmas pudding, serve with custard, cream or brandy (or rum) butter. Makes 1 large and 1 small pudding
Portrait of Caryl Fairchild (later Caryl Fairchild Bacon), youngest daughter of former governor and Civil War hero Lucius Fairchild. This photograph is da...
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Sophie is suddenly keenly interested in antiphons. One morning shortly before Christmas she came to me to ask a question about why the antiphon for the invitatory psalm changes. (Even if we don’t make it through Morning Prayer, I often at least listen to that as a way to start the day.) So I explained […]
If this choc mint trifle doesn't scream Christmas dessert, we don't know what does. Loaded with Aeros, mud cake, dark chocolate and lots and lots of cream, it's the ultimate centerpiece. Best of all, you can prepare it ahead of time.
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Sometimes all we need is a good laugh to make our problems feel less heavy. And that's where humor comes in, making us smile and forget about our troubles, even if just for a little while.
Top ten things to do in New York City in December - the perfect time of year to visit.
Prague is a city that breathes atmosphere even, and especially, in december - the frosty roofs, the smoking chimneys, the birds flying above the river.
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The Ghosts of Christmas Past Without even closing my eyes, I can see him. Coming up my walk on a bitterly cold night in late Dec...
Scultura da 8,5 pollici di un fantasma vittoriano che emerge da uno specchio antico fuso in resina. Realizzato in resina traslucida, si illumina al buio e dipinto a mano con un gancio in ottone sul retro. Preordine, spedizione prevista in 2-3 settimane
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Buttery, crunchy English toffee topped with a layer of rich dark chocolate and crushed almonds and walnuts. A perfect holiday treat!
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