May 21, 2013

Brit Language: Christmas Traditions and Customs Largely Unknown to Americans

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Last year, we had our own British Christmas complete with crackers, wassail, and Christmas pudding. I was so excited! I schemed, planned, and surfed the net for the just the right combo of food and fun. But alas, the wassail was ho-hum, no one was interested in the games after too much turkey and pumpkin pie, and no matter how much brandy I threw … [Read more...]

Selfridges Rings in the Holidays with their own “Elfridges” and Designer Stockings

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It’s the beginning of December, Christmas trees are being brought home (or dug out of the attic), lights are being untangled (only after a few drinks and some choice, but all together festive words), and mistletoe is being hung inconspicuously right over your Benedict Cumberbatch (or David Tennant or Hugh Grant or...sorry, bit carried away there) … [Read more...]

Royal Round Up 12-20-11: Don’t Shoot! Kate Lays Down Her Gun; Sandringham Stuffed; Harry the Hero

You'll Find No Sentimental Christmas Feelings Here! The Guardian's Tanya Gold zings it to the Royals with sarcastic alacrity. The royal family is embracing the global brand ethos with alacrity (and Catherine's big hair). So 2012 is to host the greatest celebration of the hereditary principle in modern times: the diamond jubilee. The precise … [Read more...]

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