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History of Christmas Crackers: The Ultimate Guide

What’s the History of Crackers at Christmas? Christmas crackers have long been a tradition and a part of Christmas. What is a Christmas dinner without pulling a Christmas cracker, to begin with? And, the right cracker can really complement your Christmas table décor. But do we actually know why we pull a cracker, wear a …

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15 Funny, Wacky, Weird & Wonderful Christmas Songs to Sing This Holiday

The Best Funny Christmas Songs to Add To Your Party Playlist Do you love funny Christmas songs?  Opinions on Christmas music tend to be very conflicted.  Some people love it and would listen to it all year round if they could.  Others prefer to listen to it exclusively on the big day.  And when it …

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What is a Yule Log? The Delicious Christmas History

The Yule Log is one of our most famous, favourite Christmas cakes and household centrepieces which graces our table after the extravagant turkey feast. But have you ever wondered where this tradition came from? Why do we eat a dessert to replicate a tree bark? It’s a strange concept. Well, you’re in luck because we’ve …

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Christmas Days Out for Kids and Rainy Day Activities

Christmas Activities for Kids With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas time, there are so many opportunities to make memories kids will treasure.  We’re very lucky in the UK as there are tons of winter wonderlands, festive markets, light festivals and so much more to choose from. There are so many choices that we …

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What to Put in a Christmas Eve Box: The Best Ideas

Amazing Ideas To Fill Your Boxes on Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Boxes are a relatively new tradition which takes place on Christmas Eve. The boxes create excitement for all ages whilst we wait for Santa to arrive and fill the stockings with toys and gifts. But, knowing what to put in a Christmas Eve Box …

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The Best Christmas Gift Baskets This Year

Amazing Christmas Hampers To Gift This Year Gift baskets embrace everything we love about Christmas hampers, with the added bonus of beautiful presentation. They come in all sizes and varieties, so it can be hard to know which one to pick.  This guide to the best Christmas baskets this year will tell you our top …

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Ethical Christmas Crackers to Transform Your Table

Crackers For Your Christmas Table That Are Ethical And Festive As wonderful as Christmas and the holiday season is, the big day comes with a lot of unnecessary baggage. Unethical festive baggage.  Waste is a huge contributor to polluting our planet, and by simply making some small changes to the festive season, we can really …

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