Tag Archives: December

31st December – New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 20, 2015 by matthewslia

The final blog! My project has come to an end. This blog began on this notable date exactly one year ago and am amazed that I have managed to keep it all up. I know my blogs have not always … Continue reading →

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26th December – Boxing Day

Posted on January 19, 2015 by matthewslia

What is Boxing Day? I have never actually asked myself this question before. I think I would always answer this question as ‘The day after Christmas’ but I wouldn’t really know why it is called Boxing Day nor why we … Continue reading →

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24th December – Christmas Eve

Posted on January 10, 2015 by matthewslia

Obviously Christmas Eve is a notable date in my diary that I celebrate very year. I am aware of the obvious ways in which it is celebrated but this year I was keen to try a few new customs. This … Continue reading →

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21st December – Winter Begins, The shortest day

Posted on January 8, 2015 by matthewslia

Well we have had the beginning of summer and spring in this blog so far so naturally the beginning of winter must also be celebrated too. http://www.timeanddate.com told me ‘The December solstice is on either December 20, 21, 22 or … Continue reading →

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17th December – Hanukkah

Posted on January 6, 2015 by matthewslia

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival, the festival of light. I love how many different festivals and notable dates all seem to celebrate the same things; light, the beginning of spring, being kind to loved ones etc. Like Diwali, this festival … Continue reading →

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30th November – Saint Andrew’s Day/ First Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 9, 2014 by matthewslia

Another double notable date day! I struggled to accommodate St. Andrew’s Day customs in my Sunday, not living in Scotland I found some of the more traditional ideas difficult to uphold. I discovered through my old friend and blog lifeline … Continue reading →

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