Lewis Carroll Until recently I had no idea that Lewis Carroll, author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, had also written a Christmas poem. Entitled Christmas Greetings (From a Fairy to a Child) it has been put to music by Carsten Braun Through the Looking-Glass Treasure Hunt Treasure Hunts in London is … More Christmas Greetings by Lewis Carroll
The Edeka supermarket in Germany with a little festive music Festive songs courtesy of Youtube. Copyright retained by video producers. Looking for the perfect gift for the City Adventurer in your life? Treasure Hunts In London is the number one place to go to find the ideal gift. Treasure Hunt Gift Vouchers Choose from a range … More Jingle (cash register) bells
Some festive reading from Julia Williams Last Christmas Last Christmas saw Catherine Tinsall dreading the holidays season. As an online sensation as the ‘Happy Homemaker’, in reality her marriage is in tatters, her children are running wild and her mother is getting increasingly forgetful. Also husband Noel is hiding the secret that he’s facing the … More Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
…..the gift of adventure! Looking for the perfect gift for the City Adventurer in your life? Treasure Hunts In London is the number one place to go to find the ideal gift. Treasure Hunt Gift Vouchers Choose from a range of gift vouchers and soon your friends and family will be enjoying adventures exploring London’s arts … More All I Want For Christmas is……
The Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth A fascinating moment in pop history saw rock icon David Bowie join crooner Bing Crosby for the TV special Bing Crosby’s A Merrie Olde Christmas. The infamous Christmas duet between David Bowie and Bing Crosby, recorded on September 11, 1977, merged the old and the new in more ways than one. As well as joining new and … More Peace On Earth
Christmas in Bruges Paula decides to spend Christmas alone in the gorgeous city of Bruges. However, her old college boyfriend, and very first love, James is also spending time in the city. A surprise encounter leads to a walk through the snowy streets, and talk of the paths their lives have taken over the past nine years. … More More Short Christmas Reads
Christmas Party Games If you are throwing a Christmas party this year add some fun to your celebration with some party games. Christmas who am I? When guests arrive attach a sticker on their back with someone or something related to Christmas written on it. Throughout the party they can asks other guests yes or … More Christmas Games
This short story by Sophie Kinsella has a touch of the supernatural about it. The six geese of the title are the ladies attending the exclusive antenatal class. All are high achieving, smart mothers-to-be. Although they are all attending because the class is being led by the legendary Petal Harmon, each woman has already decided exactly what she … More Six Geese a-Laying – Another short Christmas read
Last posting Source: Christmas posting dates 2015: when are the last posting dates for the UK and abroad? – BT UK mail: Saturday, December 19 – 2nd class post and Royal Mail signed for 2nd class post Monday, December 21 – 1st class post and Royal Mail signed for 1st class post Wednesday, December 23 … More Christmas posting dates 2015
‘Party Season’ is here. The party season is upon us with its mix of excitement, stress, tiredness and alcohol. All this can lead to unexpected accidents at Christmas. According to the NHS more than 80,000 people a year need hospital treatment for injuries such as falls, cuts and burns during the festive period. It goes … More Stay Safe during Party Season