With Christmas fast approaching, and many of us already enjoying a Christmas meal out with friends, family or work - but there is an item on that festive menu that occurs every year and I'm not talking about the turkey). It is that small green ball, that many children might have cried about or refused… Continue reading Why Do We Eat Brussels Sprouts at Christmas?

Bonfire night has been and gone, so whilst it is still fresh in everyone's mind I thought it would be a good to look into why we celebrate this day. I have enjoyed previously writing about the history of certain celebrations... you can always check out my history of Valentine's Day if you want (I… Continue reading The History of Bonfire Night

Happy Easter everyone! With it being the Easter weekend, I thought it would be a good idea to delve into our modern traditions, and see why today is so special. A lot will know that today is one of the most important days in the Christian tradition, if things were normal (e.g. no more social… Continue reading How to Celebrate Easter: Medieval Style!