I wasn’t going to blog again, especially so as I have been out on a tour this morning. It was my inaugrial Sacred, Secret Gardens of London tour today and I was showing round a lovely PhD student studying medicine. Most tourists to London are content with seeing the big tourists sights such as Big… Continue reading London as you’ve never seen it before… at Christmas with the voice of an Angel.
Tag: Christmas
Christmas through the ages
It seems unavoidable, the big day has almost arrived. Whereas last year I wrote a post on debunking myths surrounding Christmas and in 2015 on the history of Father Christmas and Santa Claus this time around I thought I would write a little on what Christmas was like through the ages. I like Christmas but I… Continue reading Christmas through the ages
When to take the Christmas decorations down? Or When Christmas used to last until February!
Many people are back at work or at least thinking of doing so whilst for me, this is actually my first day off of Christmas and it is sooooo nice! Whilst I am enjoying my Christmas lights in the morning and evening, I have seen more than the odd newspaper report on taking down… Continue reading When to take the Christmas decorations down? Or When Christmas used to last until February!
That was the week that was
I hope that everyone who celebrates Christmas had a good one and those of us who care about New Year, did so too. I don’t care about the latter, I guess it shows in my post last year here and this beauty back in 2012! I was actually very ill since about the 21st December and… Continue reading That was the week that was
8 Myths About Christmas Debunked
With 2,000 years of history behind it, Christmas has a lot of historical myths and baggage attached, both good and bad. Now seems as good as time as ever to take a brief look at some of them. 1 Coca-Cola designed the modern Santa Claus as part of an advertising campaign This is one you always… Continue reading 8 Myths About Christmas Debunked
Stuck for Gift ideas? Grab yourself a book or ebook!
It’s that time of year when many people are looking for a gift for a friend, loved one or maybe just a treat for yourself. I must admit that living here in the UK and being relatively busy, I just end up watching the BBC which means I have yet to see any… Continue reading Stuck for Gift ideas? Grab yourself a book or ebook!
12th Night – Christmas isn’t over yet!
You might not realise it but today (or indeed yesterday depending on your calendar) is 12th night. In my street most of the Christmas decorations have been taken down with people and you could be forgiven for thinking Christmas is over if your Christmas revolves around spending money and the back to work depression has… Continue reading 12th Night – Christmas isn’t over yet!
The history of Father Christmas & Santa Claus
I’m not really into the modern Christmas, I’m much more into the original meaning of Christmas. However that’s not to say I’m not interested in the traditions of Father Christmas it’s just that I am into the more original meanings of it rather than the money and over indulgence of this biggest of HOLY(i)days. Many… Continue reading The history of Father Christmas & Santa Claus
The Christmas Truce and football match of 1914.
Whilst we are getting ready to enjoy or in some cases already enjoying our Christmas in 2014, it is worth remembering what was happening 100 years ago not so far from where I am writing today. In what is perhaps one of the most inhuman situations in history a series of events played out that… Continue reading The Christmas Truce and football match of 1914.
The Box of Delights
30 years ago, I like many other young children and many an adult, was enthralled with The Box of Delights on BBC1. It is a delightful telling of the classic story of the same name by John Masefield and is set in the 1930’s and tells the story of a 12 year old boy Kay Harker… Continue reading The Box of Delights
Stephen Liddell 