Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is celebrated annually and this year took place on the 22nd of February. Occurring on the Wednesday 6…
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Pancake Day 2023
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a day many of us know and love. It always falls on…
National Hedgehog Day
February 2nd is National Hedgehog Day! These cute, spiky creatures help to balance our ecosystem by keeping insect populations manageable,…
Burns Night
Burns Night is an event held on January 25th every year to commemorate the life of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns,…
New Year’s Resolutions
Stereotypically, New Year’s resolutions are the hot topic come January 1st. However, they’re soon brushed under the rug when people’s…
Christmas Watch Party
There are so many things you can do to get into the festive spirit, such as listening to music, eating…
My Top 5 Board/Party Games for Christmas
For us as a family, Christmas Day isn’t just about watching Christmas telly and indulging in way too much food.…
My Winter Traditions
This time of year doesn’t always have to be about Christmas entirely. There are so many other traditions that take…
Celebrating Hanukkah
Hanukkah (English translation: Dedication) is a Jewish holiday consisting of eight days and eight nights of celebration and often known…
How to cope with loneliness during Christmas
If you find yourself spending Christmas alone this year, know that there are plenty of ways in which you can make this time special!
Keeping in touch with friends over the Christmas break.
With the sudden influx of decorations and bright lights, Christmas is fast approaching and shortly all students at the University…
It’s okay to not go home for Christmas
Whilst Christmas is usually portrayed as the perfect occasion to be with family and loved ones, many people spend it…