Christmas Links #2

The Mandalorian: Rosario Dawson Tells All About Ahsoka Tano:
"The actress and writer-director Dave Filoni discuss bringing the animated hero to live-action, Baby Yoda’s name, and real-life controversies and influences."

National Theatre at Home:
"Unmissable theatre, whenever you want it."

Bake me happy: 10 deliciously different mince pie recipes:
"From the perfect traditional version, to brownie hybrids, deep-fried delights and a throwback from 1591, homemade never looked so good."

In Praise of Becoming a Deranged Holiday Person:
"It’s November 30—not even the official month of all things holly and jolly—and yet I’ve already purchased every Christmas present on my list. Two friends and I are driving to New Jersey in a few weeks to see Elf in an empty movie theater (yes, you can rent a whole theater out for not much more than it costs to buy a ticket and popcorn in New York City), and I fully intend to haul a tree into my fourth-floor walk-up apartment ASAP. This isn’t my normal mode of engagement with the holidays, but then again, why should any part of this bizarre year be normal?"

Liverpool's Christmas tree lights up as city prepares to welcome shoppers back:
"The Church Street tree will welcome people as the city's 'non-essential' shops reopen on December 2."

Chris Chibnall confirms extended 70 minute Doctor Who festive special:
"The showrunner added that the episode was "an epic, emotional rollercoaster"."

Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Could Be About To Get Its First Ever UK Number One:
"The festive classic was released in 1994 and is more popular than ever."

Burlington's Christmas tree lights up hearts and minds:
"On Saturday, Burlington Riverfront Entertainment lit up the ceremonial conifer in front of Memorial Auditorium with their second annual tree-lighting event."

We tried Morrisons Christmas dinner pizza and this is what we honestly thought:
"Do turkey, cranberry sauce and pigs in blankets really belong on a pizza? We found out!"

Christmas: Drive-thru market saves festive German tradition:
"Most traditional Christmas markets in Germany have been cancelled this year. But one has found an innovative way to get around tough new lockdown restrictions."

Christmas Play (1959):
"Taking the lid off the creative process - of a group of theatrically-minded 11-year-olds as they stage the nativity."