Christmas hampers are becoming more popular and are given by both companies and people to say thank you to, or to spoil the recipient. Christmas hampers are varied in both price and items. One need not spend a fortune on a hamper, and can personalize it very easily. (more…)
The 2011 calender of events for the festive season. (more…)
Here are a few pics of London as seen just before Christmas. (more…)
The French have a style all of their own. Why not visit France for a truly unique Christmas? (more…)
A cup of wassail makes the season complete. Here is a <strong>traditional English cup of wassail recipe</strong> that you can try for your <strong>Christmas dinner</strong> this year.<!–more–>
There is nothing more enjoyable than a good Christmas drink during the christmas season and this Holiday Wassail recipe is a traditional dish found on the tables of many British residents in the United Kingdom. Enjoy!
<strong>Holiday Wassail</strong>
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<li>6 cups apple cider</li>
<li>2 1/2 cups apricot nectar</li>
<li>2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice</li>
<li>1 cup orange juice</li>
<li>1 teaspoon whole cloves</li>
<li>4 whole allspice</li>
<li>3 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon</li>
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Combine all of the ingredients in a Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, simmer 15 minutes, and then strain and discard the spices. Serve hot. This recipe makes 3 quarts.
Christmas is such a busy time for everyone, with thoughts of who to buy gifts for, where to buy cards, what to cook on the day, there is so much to think about! (more…)
Christmas is almost upon us and you are running out of time to get Christmas gifts for her… her being your mother, aunty, wife, girlfriend or friend etc. (more…)
If you are going to be in London for Christmas of 2008, there are many things you can do to make your holiday both special and very memorable. (more…)
Christmas shopping is fun but can be really stressful especially if you find yourself shopping the last minute and with still more than half the people in your list without gifts. (more…)
Gift giving should be fun and not so stressful. There are always one or two individuals that are almost impossible to buy for. Here are a few tips to follow.