Christmas

Jólabókaflóð – The Icelandic Tradition That Encourages You To Curl Up With A Good Book (& 5 Reads To Get You Started)

Jólabókaflóð (pronounced YO-la-BOK-a-flot) is Iceland's beloved Christmas tradition, translating to the "Christmas Book Flood," where books are the main Christmas gift, exchanged on Christmas Eve and then spent reading together, often with hot chocolate or snacks, fostering a deep national love for literature rooted in history and a culture that produces more books per capita than any other country.

Mince pies recipe - BBC Food

Mince pies are a Christmas staple and this really easy mince pie recipe will soon become a family favourite.

51 Stocking Stuffers for Adults for 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter

From the whimsical (like a set of teensy glass vases) to the practical (including a bright stackable marker set) these are the best pint-size gifts to charm any adult on your list.

George Michael - Last Christmas (Live at Wembley Arena, 17th December 2006)

George Michael - Last Christmas (Live at Wembley Arena, 17th December 2006) Last Christmas 40th anniversary EP: https://wham.lnk.to/40LastChristmas Stream and download here: https://Wham.lnk.to/Playlists Subscribe to the Wham! YouTube Channel: https://Wham.lnk.to/YT_Subscribe WATCH LAST CHRISTMAS 4K MUSIC VIDEO ► https://Wham.lnk.to/lastchristmasplaylistAY WATCH CARELESS WHISPER HD MUSIC VIDEO ► https://GeorgeMichael.lnk.to/carelessplaylistAY WATCH WAKE ME UP HD MUSIC VIDEO ► https://Wham.lnk.to/toptracksplaylistAY WATCH CLUB TROPICANA 4K MUSIC VIDEO ►https://Wham.lnk.to/ctplaylistAY Follow George Michael: Tik Tok - / georgemichaelofficial Official website - http://www.georgemichael.com Facebook - / georgemichael Twitter - / georgemofficial Instagram - / georgemofficial #Wham #Last Christmas #WhamOfficial #GeorgeMichael #WhamOfficialVideo #WhamLive #LastChristmas #WhamLive #WhamLastChristmas #LastChristmasWembleyArena #LastChristmasLive #AndrewRidgeley #WhamNetflix #Netflix #80sMusic Lyrics Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special Once bitten and twice shy I keep my distance But you still catch my eye Tell me, baby Do you recognize me? Well, it's been a year It doesn't surprise me (Happy Christmas!) I wrapped it up and sent it With a note saying, "I love you, " I meant it Now, I know what a fool I've been But if you kissed me now I know you'd fool me again Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special Oh, oh baby A crowded room, friends with tired eyes I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice My god, I thought you were someone to rely on Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on A face on a lover with a fire in his heart A man under cover but you tore me apart Now, I've found a real love you'll never fool me again Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special A face on a lover with a fire in his heart A man under cover but you tore him apart Maybe next year I'll give it to someone I'll give it to someone special

Why Almost All Christmas Music Is From the 1940s and 1950s - Cheddar Explains

Whether you love or hate Christmas music you can't escape it during the holiday season. On top of that, you've heard the songs thousands of times. That's because most of them have been around for more than 70 years. So what started this 1940s Christmas music boom? Well, we can actually thank at one particular song released at the perfect time. Further reading: WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-song-that-changed-christmas-forever-1475617510 The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/12/why-the-christmas-song-canon-has-a-baby-boomer-bias/250344/ NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/13/us/christmas-less-religious.html https://www.macleans.ca/culture/arts/christmas-songs-where-its-always-1899/ The National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/12/golden-era-of-christmas-songs/ Futurity https://www.futurity.org/christmas-songs-nostalgia-1636882/ Five Thirty Eight https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-most-covered-christmas-songs-ever/ Subscribe to Cheddar on YouTube: http://chdr.tv/subscribe Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: http://chdr.tv/facebook On Twitter: http://chdr.tv/twitter On Instagram: http://chdr.tv/instagram On Cheddar.com: http://chdr.tv/cheddar

Pentatonix - 12 Days Of Christmas (Official Video)

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Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market Tips for 2025 (+ Is It Worth It?)

Tips for visiting the Ravenna Gorge Christmas market in Germany. This magical Christmas market in the Black Forest is bucket list worthy!

Christmas Market in the Ravenna Gorge

It's just part of Christmas: The cosy atmosphere, aromatic scents and unique flavours of the Christmas Market in the Ravenna Gorge. There are traditional arts and crafts, Christmas music and a wide range of food & drink to suit all tastes. The steep wooded hills of the Ravenna Gorge in Breitnau, the Galgenbühl at Hofgut Sternen and the 40-metre-high Höllental Railway viaduct frame this market.

Why smelling a pine tree can instantly lift your mood | Popular Science

Pine contains compounds called terpenes, like α-pinene and limonene, which are touted in wellness circles for their stress-reducing and mood-boosting properties. Aromatherapy brands frequently promote pine essential oils with terms like “refreshing” and “uplifting,” suggesting there’s something inherently calming in the chemistry of the tree itself. But that idea doesn’t hold up scientifically, according to Herz. She says the perception of scent occurs in the amygdala-hippocampal complex, otherwise known as the primary olfactory cortex. It is this mechanism that drives pleasant experiences around particular scents.

20 Great Ways to Spend Christmas in New York City | Condé Nast Traveler

Our editors' favorite holiday activities in the city they call home.

The Andrews Sisters : Christmas Island

The Andrews Sisters : Christmas Island : Christmas With Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters (2000) How'd ja like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island? How'd ja like to spend a Holiday away across the sea? How'd ja like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island? How'd ja like to hang your stockin' on a great big coconut tree? How'd ja like to stay up late, like the islanders do Wait for Santa to sail in with your presents in a canoe If you ever spend Christmas on Christmas Island You will never stray, for ev'ry day Your Christmas dreams come true How'd ja like to stay up late, like the islanders do Wait for Santa to sail in with your presents in a canoe If you ever spend Christmas on Christmas Island You will never stray, for ev'ry day Your Christmas dreams come true

Chris Rea ~ Driving Home For Christmas (1986)

This great song by "Chris Rea" was first released in 1986 as a non album single, but it was not until 1988 that it got to number 53 in the UK singles chart, and it re entered the UK charts in 2007 where this time it made it to number 33. i think this is a great song and should have been a number 1 hit..While i am here i would like to take this Opportunity in wishing all my friends and subscribers a Happy Christmas and the best of luck and good health for the coming new year... Carl https://www.instagram.com/carlthebritinthephilippines/?hl=en

Linus Christmas Speech

Revolutionary War Gingerbread — Tasting History

Gingerbread cookies with a wonderfully complex spice mixture

Inside The Secret World Of Adults Who Devote Their Lives To Being Santa

One Santa even said that putting on the suit felt “life changing,” like a switch flipping inside his chest.

55 Designer Christmas Home Decor Ideas for 2025

Interior designers specialize in working with a variety of Christmas decor styles and arranging heirloom decor in fun and fresh ways. We've curated a list of some of our favorite designer spaces that are decorated for the holidays to help you figure out how to display your own Christmas home decor for this year. Keep reading to check out these expert tips and find stunning ideas that'll inspire you for many Christmasses to come.

Gingerbread AT-AT™ Walker

This building kit offers a fun Christmas activity for young Star Wars fans. Make their creative experience extra fun with the LEGO Builder app, which lets them zoom in and rotate a digital 3D version of the Gingerbread AT-AT as they build. Set contains 697 pieces.

Holiday Express Train

All aboard for a winter adventure The snow has fallen and the LEGO® Holiday Express Train is on time to pick you up for a creative journey. Push the locomotive along the 16-piece circular track and watch the smokestack and the polar bear move when the train puffs along – perfect for adorning around your Christmas tree.

28 Best Christmas Markets in Europe | Conde Nast Traveler

Surrounded by snow-capped cathedrals and wooden chalets, these Christmas markets in Europe are as festive as it gets.

Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Official Audio)

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The LEGO Holiday Choir Sings Lionel Richie… And It’s Weirdly Beautiful 😭✨🎶

Ever wonder how a LEGO Minifigure Choir would sound singing "Hello" by Lionel Richie? Wonder no more. ---- Is it Batman, Hulk, Spiderman, Glinda, Elphaba, or maybe Monkey D. Luffy you are looking for? Well, here they all are, along with 756 other LEGO minifigures, destroying an all-time classic. You're welcome! Check out their auditions and behind-the-scenes antics: 👉 Leaked: Glinda & Elphaba's Frenemies Duet 👉 Warning: Hotdogman goes bazooki! 👉 K-pop Stage Fail! 👉 Watch Ninjago's Crush It! Who do you think nailed their part? Spoiler: Hotdogman might just steal the show! 🌭😂 #LEGO #HolidayChoir #IsItPlayYoureLookingFor

"Come Together" - a H&M Holiday Short Film directed by Wes Anderson

"Come Together" - a H&M Holiday Short Film directed by Wes Anderson and featuring Adrien Brody

Coca-Cola | Holidays Are Coming

The holidays are here, so grab a Coca-Cola and spread the cheer!

The Christ Child: A Nativity Story | #LightTheWorld

This unique depiction of the Nativity story recounts in beautiful detail the sacred events found in the Bible, which describes Jesus’s birth over 2,000 years ago. You can learn more about Jesus and His love for you with missionaries: https://bit.ly/3ihUasL Journey with Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Witness the awe of the shepherds in the plains of Judea. Feel the joy of the wise men as they kneel before the Light of the World – our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. THE CHRIST CHILD: BEHIND THE SCENES Go behind the scenes of "The Christ Child." This 17-minute special explores the history, artistry, and scriptural insights that went into producing the stunning 2019 short film about the birth of Jesus Christ, produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Watch here: https://youtu.be/oXz0kWCsy2M Since 2016, #LightTheWorld has grown into a global initiative each Christmas with millions of participants. Throughout the Christmas season, people perform acts of service and kindness to demonstrate Jesus’s love one by one. Want to join in? Go to http://www.LightTheWorld.org for more Christmas videos, service ideas, email sign-ups and more. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComeUntoChrist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ComeUntoChrist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComeUntoChrist Website: https://www.ComeUntoChrist.org

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