Not Christmas Links #30

Her dream was to be a Muppeteer. Her Korean American ‘Sesame Street’ character just made history:

"Kathleen Kim is the woman behind Ji-Young, the first Asian American muppet. We spoke to them about their Thanksgiving debut."

Driving your Christmas tree home could land you a £300 fine:

"WITH many of us getting ready for the festive feeling, the debate on when to install your Christmas tree is one that comes up every year."

‘I wrote it from the perspective of a night light’: How They Might Be Giants made Birdhouse in Your Soul:

"‘I’m completely happy that we fall within the noble tradition of the one-hit wonder in the UK’."

Advent calendars: Call to use non-plastic alternatives:

"As children prepare to open the first door of their advent calendars, one mother is urging Wales to consider the sheer scale of plastic waste."

More boxsets than ever on BBC iPlayer this Christmas:

From new Christmas delights to the year’s best shows and classic favourites, BBC iPlayer has massive range of boxsets for viewers to binge on while nibbling on those festive treats.