Christmas
FACT OR FICTION – A FEW SUPERSTITIONS ABOUT CHRISTMAS…
Mistletoe is never brought into the house before New Year’s day as it could be unlucky. Hibbyn as hollin (ivy and holly) were kept up on the walls until Shrove Tuesday and then used for […]
HOW TO KEEP A CHRISTMAS TREE FRESH…
“Whether they are cut or arrive in a festive planter, evergreen trees are a great way to bring natural beauty into your space and brighten up any room during the winter season,” says Alfred Palomares, […]
START CHRISTMAS EARLY WITH THESE GIFT SETS FOR OUTDOOR and INDOOR LIFESTYLES
If you are looking for some thoughtful Christmas presents to buy for a family or friend who loves the outdoors then Hawwl.store is where you will find something special. More families and friends are spending […]
5 OF THE MOST ORIGINAL FOODY ADVENT CALENDARS
I love buying my advent calendars and I buy them not only for my grandchildren but my own grown-up children and their partners. This year the choice is massive so I decided to just look […]
LIGHT UP YOUR TABLE WITH CANDLES THE GREENER WAY
We are all trying to do our bit to go greener and candles are very much a part of our lives now. You can’t beat a nice candle on the table at dinner time. They […]
6 HOMEMADE ADVENT CALENDAR IDEAS
I love these homemade advent calendars Creating and filling your own or a loved one’s advent calendar can bring a whole new layer of cheer to the festive season. This Countdown To Christmas board, couldn’t be easier […]
3 EASY INSTANT POT RECIPES ANYONE CAN MAKE IN 30 MINUTES…
Do you think the Instant Pot is just for slow-cooking meat? Think again! These appliances are capable of so much more than just making your dinner tender in a hurry. In fact, with a little […]
IDEAS FOR FOOD GIFT BASKETS FOR XMAS…
If you are looking for a welcome treat or token for gift basket ideas for men for the upcoming Christmas season, gift baskets may be the best option. Gift baskets are very much suitable when […]
FOODIE AWARENESS DAYS AND FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2023…
Brew Monday – Samaritans Brew Monday – 16th January 2023 – The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’ but this is a myth. So we […]
THE HISTORY OF THE MINCE PIE…
According to Why Christmas, mince pies, like Christmas Puddings, was originally filled with meat, such as lamb, rather than the dried fruits and spices mixed as they are today. They were also first made in […]