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91New Year Customs in Great Britain – The Celtic Lands
How is New Year celebrated in Great Britain? Many of the traditions of New Year's Eve date from pagan times, from the old fire rituals of the Celts. Hogmanay in Scotland is the biggest celebration in the United kingdom, with it's traditions of First Footing, swinging fire balls and cleaning the house!
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93Christmas Evergreens – The Tradition of Holly & Ivy at Christmas
Decorating your home at Christmas is one of life's great pleasures. But when you bring in the holly and ivy do you think of the traditions and legends surrounding these two evergreen plants? Travel back into our past to see why holly and ivy are so popular at Christmas
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86Nefertiti – Where Did She Come From and Where Did She Go?
Nefertiti was one of the most beautiful and glamorous queens of the ancient world. But little is known about her origins. Was she Egyptian or was she a foreign princess? Her end is equally mysterious. Did she die a natural death? Did she fall from grace in some way? Or did she change her name and rule as a pharaoh?
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87St Nicholas, Father Christmas and the Santa Claus Story
As you put out your plate of cookies and glass of milk for Santa Claus this Christmas Eve, spare a thought for the history of Father Christmas. What were the origins of Santa? From the early St Nicholas through to our modern day Christmas traditions.
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86Christmas Trees – A Short History of Christmas Trees
In most houses at Christmas, the Christmas Tree is at the centre of the decorations. But what is the history of the Christmas Tree? When and why did we start bringing fir trees into our homes at Christmas time and decorationg them with lights, tinsel and baubles?
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84Buying a New Bathrobe? – How to Choose a Great Dressing Gown
Are you looking to buy a new bathrobe for yourself or as a gift? Well there are lots of bathrobes on the market to choose from, so read on to see whether organic cotton towelling, waffle, velour or chenille are what you want in a bathrobe or dressing gown?
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84London – Things To Do In London When Its Raining Around County Hall and Westminster
London is a wonderful city to visit, but the weather in the UK can be unpredictable. So what can you do on your holiday in London if it rains? Come and take a tour around one small area - Westminster and County Hall - and see what London attractions you can enjoy.
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83My Top Ten Beaches In Australia
What is your definition of a great beach? Here is a journey throuh top ten favourite beaches in Australia. They all have something special about them - golden sand, swaying palm trees, turquoise sea, great snorkelling, spotting dolphins and turtles or great cafes, restaurants and other services
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83Things To Do In New Zealand in Winter - North Island
So you are in a country that has wonderful beaches and stunning scenery; what do you do there in the winter when the sun maybe isn't shining? Here are some things that you can do in the North Island of New Zealand when it is winter.
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83Alien Species in Australia – Feral Animals That Should Not Be There
Introduced species are a major menace to fragile ecosystems and native species in many countries. In Australia, feral animals are a particular problem leading to the destruction of habitat and the depletion of the numbers of native animals.
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