#christmas

#christmas

"It is by far my favourite time of year. My birthday is Christmas Eve, so growing up Christmas was always this double-whammy, extra-special time. You're celebrating your birthday and everyone's in great form because it's Christmas, so it has always been such a big family occasion for me."

Flannel shirts, Christmas tree farms, and town squares filled with twinkling lights are par for the course in Hallmark holiday films. While there's certainly a good dose of movie magic that goes into creating these heartwarming (and, yes, a bit cheesy) scenes, many of the productions are shot in destinations-from Vancouver to Vail-that have their own brand of holiday enchantment in the winter months.

When we humans moved into northern Europe 40,000 years ago, it's likely that to cope with the depths of the cold winter we got together to cheer ourselves up, and also to mark the turning of the year back towards summer. It's no coincidence that Christmas Day falls very close to the winter solstice, when the sun begins its journey back to warmer and longer days.

🎄 Join Us for a Magical Evening! ✨The Nob Hill Association is delighted to invite you to our annual Holiday Lighting Celebration at Huntington Park! This cherished tradition is free and open to the entire community. Come enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with holiday spirit and joyful surprises, including: 🎶 Live holiday music🍪 Festive treats, cookies, and warm seasonal beverages🎨 Family-friendly activities for children of all ages🌟 The enchanting lighting of our beloved park!

Three globes, three distinct Christmas visuals, three absolute vibes. Made with a total of just 385 pieces, this MOC (My Own Creation) from LEGO builer ItzEthqn captures the holiday spirit perfectly, and for anyone who wants to customize the globes with something of their own, these designs seem absolutely modular, allowing you to replace the inner scene with anything of your choice for a more custom/bespoke snow globe!

The Street Where Santa Lives by Harriet Howe and Julia Christians, Little Tiger, 12.99 When an old man moves in on a busy street, only his little neighbour notices; with his white beard and round belly, she's convinced he's Santa. But when Santa falls ill, other neighbours must rally round to take care of him. Will he be better in time for Christmas? This sweet, funny, acutely observed picture book is a festive, joyous celebration of community.

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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is broadcast live on BBC Radio on Christmas Eve afternoon, and it's important to point out that it's not the same as the Carols From King's shown on BBC2 in the evening. The famous Carols From Kings is actually prerecorded earlier in the month (sorry for the spoiler), and attendance is limited to college members. However, you can get pretty much the same experience by attending the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve itself.

Led by the incomparable José Hernández, Mariachi Sol de México® returns to Davies Symphony Hall for their annual musical tribute to Mexico's Christmas traditions. Experience a multicultural celebration as the ensemble sings and plays holiday favorites from both Mexico and the United States in a vibrant performance you won't want to miss. Artists: Mariachi Sol de México® de José Hernández

I was mid-meltdown one Christmas, with toys to buy, impossible relatives to search for, cards to send, turkeys to secure, families to see (you know the drill), when my friend leant an understanding ear. She took a pause and said, 'Christmas can be any day you know, it doesn't have to be the 25 th.' And for the first time in my adult life, the bauble dropped.

Padison and Yule is a whimsical gift shop located in Dublin city centre, known for its collection of curiosities and collectibles year-round.

Saying 'yeah, nah' and 'nah, yeah.' This subtle language wizardry is second nature to Aussies: 'Yeah, nah' = no. 'Nah, yeah' = yes.