Christmas Links #22


In the Bleak Midwinter - the world's favourite Christmas carol:
"Ashutosh Khandekar heads back to a particularly bleak midwinter in the early 20th century, as he traces the chilly history of one of today’s most beloved carols."

Why Switzerland is busy fixing up its vast network of nuclear bunkers:
"Most homes have Cold War-era bunkers, but they’ve been turned into wine cellars and storage units."

"From soft, buttery cheddar to crumbly caerphilly, here’s our pick of cheeses that will benefit you, the animal and the environment."

"I'm gonna hold your hand when I tell you this: some of these movies aren't as good as you think they are."

"Hungry for in-person interaction, Gen Z and millennial players are joining old-fashioned chess, mahjong and backgammon groups."

"62% of mums say they find Christmas at least fairly stressful, compared to 44% of dads and 45% of women who do not have children."

"Here is the charming original CBS promo for "A Charlie Brown Christmas" from 1965."

"Charles Dickens' timeless classic about a bitter old man who has a Christmas epiphany. Read by Sean Baker. Produced by Anne Bunting."

"Many will remember the city as it looks here."

"Our festive traditions are constantly evolving - Christmas trees remain popular but mince pies and carols appear to be falling out of favour. Historian Dr. Kate Williams explains why that is and what makes a modern Christmas."

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