Tea is wonderful. Feeling sad, tea. Feeling happy, have a cuppa. Want to solve world peace? Do it over a brew. There is nothing us Brits love more than tea. Turns out there are some pretty interesting facts lying in the bottom of a cup and since January is national […]
Welcome to 2018! On Sunday into Monday people across the world celebrated the dawn of a New Year. This got us thinking, where did the New Year come from? Did our ancestors place as much importance on celebrating the turn of the year? We found out. Not everyone celebrates the […]
Only three days to go until Santa Claus will be heading on a round-the-world tour delivering presents. If you’ve not got your gifts sorted, accept that it’s not going to happen – I have. Since September the shops have been sneakily throwing wrapping paper, gift sets and glitter under our […]
It has been 30 years since The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl left us feeling less than warm and fuzzy inside with their classic festive tune, Fairytale of New York. Over the years, it has become one of the go-to Christmas songs, with its cheeky lyrics, traditional Irish folk music and […]
Christmas decorations are being thrown up, festive tunes are everywhere, and our favourite Christmas movies are hitting our screens. Forget the modern offerings of Elf and Home Alone, there’s one true Christmas cracker that’ll punch you right in the feels and gets you all warm and fuzzy inside year after […]
On this cold Friday morning we all need a little bit of pure happiness to warm us up. Enter Truffle, the pupper who is so excited to see snow for the first time it will fill your cold dark heart with joy, sparkles and glitter. You go, Truffle. What happens […]
One of the most famous faces to hail from Scotland, the Big Yin turns 75 years young today (24 November). His quick wit, charm and tales of growing up in Glasgow have made him a comedic icon across the world. So much of an icon, this year the city of […]
Crikey, if there ever was a reason to celebrate the life of eccentric wildlife presenter Steve Irwin, this is it. Wednesday (15 November) saw the world remember the talented conservationist during Steve Irwin Day, 11 years since he passed after a stingray attack. Since his passing, love for the Crocodile […]
Children and adults across the world have loved watching Muppets teaching life lessons for almost 50 years. The award-winning Sesame Street has bagged Emmys and Grammys, and everyone has their own favourite Muppet. Big Bird and Kermit the Frog, Elmo to The Count, Sesame Street has brought a world of […]
Remember, remember! The fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason, why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. 🔥 Off with the pumpkin mask and on with the vendetta mask as Bonfire Night is just around the corner. Another strange tradition we Brits hold dear, […]
