It's Christmas time and I always enjoy learning about Britain's Christmas Traditions. One thing I've always wondered is how the Royal Family celebrates the holiday. Well, the folks over at Project Britain have put together a lovely post telling us all how the Queen and Co. celebrate the best … [Read more...]
Brit Recipes: A Traditional English Christmas Pudding
December 1, 2009 By 1 Comment
Yes, I made a turkey this week, complete with stuffing, gravy, mash, and about a dozen side dishes. But I also made the Prodigal Christmas pudding-and you should make yours now too. It gets better and better until it's perfect for the big day! A few things to bear in mind when attempting to … [Read more...]
Round Up of This Year’s BBC Christmas Specials 2009
November 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
One of my favorite British Christmas traditions are the excellent Christmas specials aired every year. It's a chance to show off their best TV shows in a completely new light. This year is fixing to be better than the last with many exciting and entertaining options - perfect for curling up on the … [Read more...]
London Travel: Quick Guide to Christmas in London 2009
November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
London is a particularly magical place at Christmas time and I can't wait to experience it myself for the first time this year. So, I've decided to put together a quick guide to Christmas in London for 2009. London Christmas Lights Most of the major Shopping Streets in London now have their … [Read more...]
Marks and Spencer Cuts International Shipping Prices for Christmas
November 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Great news for British Expats (and Anglophiles) hungry for their favorite Marks and Spencer goods - they've cut shipping prices by 50% for the Christmas holiday season. It is now a flat £10 to ship anywhere in the world. £5 to Continental Europe. For details and for the last order dates for the … [Read more...]
Cool Video: Covent Garden Christmas Lights Switch-On
November 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Interesting little video about the covent Garden Christmas Lights switchon a couple nights ago. Whole place looks very festive - they even had fake snow to make it feel a little more Christmassy! I can't wait to have a look for myself in 4 days! … [Read more...]
Video of Jim Carrey Turning on the London Christmas Lights on Oxford Street
November 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I managed to grab a couple videos from the premiere of "A Christmas Carol" last night - Jim Carrey had the honor of turning on the Oxford Street Christmas lights. While it is a little disconcerting hearing "Merry Christmas" on November 3rd - it's still fun to see. I can't wait to see the lights … [Read more...]
British Pound Exchange Rate
Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
