Christmas Links #15


"All over the world, Christmas celebrations reflect local culture and traditions. The festivities can be startlingly different from country to country, focusing on different aspects of the nativity story."

"A group of knitting enthusiasts has transformed a shop window into a fun Christmas scene using knitted nude local characters."

"Bryn Terfel, Lucy Worsley, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Eleanor Oldroyd, Angel Blue, Charlotte Ritchie, Courtney Pine and more share their festive favourites."

"The beds are on sale now, but are unlikely to arrive before Christmas for those who order."

"The TARDIS returns to iPlayer and BBC One on Christmas Day - but can the Doctor save Christmas everywhere, all at once?"

"Add some quality, booze-free sparkle to your festive drinks list."

"St. Nicholas may have inspired Santa Claus, but the two figures were remarkably different."

"FoodCycle host a meal to bring people together every Tuesday at the Teams Life Centre."

"Art Kane’s “Harlem 1958” gathered giants of the music. Sonny Rollins, 94, looks back at the historic picture."

"On 3 December 1984, Wham! released a Christmas single that over the years would lose none of its power despite becoming a sonic monolith of the festive season. Ian Wade reflects on how the song has haunted his life, and the strange melancholy of a Christmas pop death."

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