Christmas Links #16

 
"Colm Tóibín, Robert Macfarlane, Elif Shafak, Michael Rosen and more share the novels, poetry and memoirs that make the perfect gift."

"From jolly rom-coms to chaotic family romps and religious gems, Robert Daniels celebrates sixteen Black Christmas films to add to your holiday rotation."


"An annual festive swim has been cancelled after organisers said there was not enough time to pull it together after getting the all clear on water quality."

"I’ve been with my wife, Brittany (32F) for four years. (We’re actually civil partners, I won’t marry her until she pays off her credit card debt). I work part time as a manager at Zaxby’s, and also have a podcast. Brittany is a teacher."
Editor's Note:  There is a lot going on in here.

"It was not exactly often that the journey to and from school got more exciting than it did on those alternate Wednesdays when you had to make sure to leave the house with enough additional time to incorporate a quick trip to the newsagents’ to pick up the latest issue of Smash Hits, but if it ever actually did, then it was on the Wednesday that fell roughly – give or take – a week and a half before Christmas."

"From The Pogues to Paul McCartney, Wham! to the Spice Girls, Mariah Carey to East 17 and beyond, this documentary reveals the magic and mayhem behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos."

"Seeing local military members helping out in the community is 'good for the heart': premier."

"As you approach Salzburg's Max Aicher Stadium on the eve of the feast of St. Nicholas, you'd be forgiven if you thought that, from a distance, there appeared to be a Chewbacca convention underway."

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