Today is the day where the majority of us have fun in our kitchens, preparing, flipping and serving delicious pancakes. We all enjoy this day, an excuse to eat dessert for dinner and indulge in the sweet toppings of syrup, fruit, lemon or sugar. But many of us forget or don’t know why we celebrate… Read More Pancake Day: its origin, meaning and purpose
Every year on 14th February we celebrate the powerful force and feeling that is, love. We show our loved ones how much we care about them through thoughtfully written cards, gifts, bouquets of flowers and more. In past years it was often thought of as a day only for those with romantic partners. However, as… Read More The history of Valentine’s Day: a celebration of love, or is it?
Remember, Remember! The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot! (The Fifth of November, English Folk Verse, c.1870) On the 5th November many people light fireworks, watch dazzling displays and warm themselves near bonfires. It is well known that on this… Read More Remember Remember the Fifth of November! The Gunpowder Plot and the men behind it
With Halloween upon us in a couple of days I thought why not delve back into the history of the ghoulish tradition. The origins of Halloween date back all the way to the Celts who lived 2,000 years ago mostly in the area that is now Ireland, the UK and Northern France. The ancient Celts… Read More Spooky season: What is the origin of Halloween in Britain?
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