Reclaiming Christmas and Gift-Giving

As expressed in my last post, I dislike the gaudy, loud, expensive, stressful, commercial side of the festive season. As an 18 year old without a huge amount of money, I actually find the prospect of buying adequate presents for all my friends and family quite difficult. My wallet is showing signs of nervous stress … Continue reading →

Here’s something I wrote earlier…

It’s nearing that time of year. I’d like to share with you a column I wrote last year for my college newspaper about Christmas. It’s fairly cynical, but it paves the way for my more positive response this year. Enjoy! At the time of writing it’s twenty-three days until Christmas. Without a doubt the holiday … Continue reading →

Fireworks!

Remember, remember, the 5th of November! Today is Bonfire Night, an annual British festival stemming from when the pesky Guy Fawkes tried to blow up Parliament in 1605. An excuse to party ever since, you can either burn a fake “Guy” on the fire and give thanks that King James I survived the civic attack, … Continue reading →