History of Carols According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_carol The first known Christmas hymns may be traced to fourth century Rome. In the ninth and tenth centuries, the Christmas “Sequence” or “Prose” was introduced in Northern European monasteries and in the twelfth century the Parisian monk Adam of St. Victor began to derive music from popular songs, introducing … More Christmas Carols
Planning for After Christmas Fun “Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many….” This year Treasure Hunts in London are staging a treasure hunt between Christmas and New Year. Taking place at The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square on 28th December 2015. Book your tickets now. This is your chance to explore London, … More The Twixmas Treasure Hunt
Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings. Most people remember this saying from the classic Christmas film “It’s a Wonderful Life”, although it was a common saying before the movie. Produced and directed by Frank Capra, the film is based on the short story by Philip Van Doren Stern called “The Greatest Gift”. Karolyn Grimes, who … More Christmas Bells
Santa Claus is Coming to Town This festive jumper has Santa Flying Across The London City Skyline With His Reindeer. Saturday Night Live This week the entire cast of “Saturday Night Live,” including Paul McCartney, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey joined Bruce Springsteen to perform “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”. The Boss was on “Saturday Night Live” … More Who is coming to town?
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