Few towns wear their Christmas ornaments with the charm and panache of Harrogate. Perhaps it’s the mass of wonderful gritstone buildings and all the Victorian shop windows that seem from a bygone age. My end point will be the Coach & Horses on West Park – which has changed its …
Read More »A Blue Christmas For Republicans As Wisconsin Supreme Court Throws Out Gerrymandered Map
Democrats got a huge early Christmas present in Wisconsin as the state supreme court ruled that the legislative map drawn by Republicans was unconstitutional and a new map must be drawn before the 2024 election. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported: The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Republican-controlled state …
Read More »LAWMA vows to tackle waste surge during Christmas, New year festivities
Although there will be increase in waste generation during the period, the agency promises to leave no stone unturned in ensuring a clean environment. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has restated its readiness to ensure a clean and sustainable environment during Christmas and New Year festivities.
Read More »The Christmas Demon of Austria replaces cheer with terror
Austria, in particular, has Krampus, a creature that contrasts sharply with the typical jolly, gift-giving Father Christmas. In Austria, the Christmas demon Krampus, is both feared and revered. Rather than bringing gifts, Krampus is known for punishing misbehaving children. His nightmarish appearance of horns, fur, and a long, pointed tongue, …
Read More »Trending video of two father Christmas fighting in Lagos
I know the reason for the fight…it’s the rising cost of living. Or that they are fighting over girls…or one was paid more money than the other…or one does not have enough gifts in his bag and the other has refused to support him…or one if finer than the other…or …
Read More »Actress Helen Flanagan 'will spend Christmas with boxer David Haye and Sian Osborne in Bali after joining their throuple
English actress, Helen Flanagan will reportedly spend Christmas with former professional boxer David Haye and his girlfriend Sian Osborne in Bali. The former soap star, 33, who split from her fiancé Scott Sinclair, 34, has reportedly joined David’s throuple after the pair had a flirty exchange with one …
Read More »President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Lagos ahead of the Christmas celebration
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu this evening, arrived Lagos state ahead of the Christmas celebration. He was received by the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other government functionaries. See more photos below The post President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Lagos ahead of the Christmas celebration appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
Read More »Dresden – the city that saved my Christmas
When I was eight, Christmas was ballistically exciting and worth dragging my parents out of bed at 4am for. Over my 32 years since, a combination of atheism, credit card bills and John Lewis-branded Venus flytrap monsters has made me more cynical than excitable about the holiday. But I feel …
Read More »A Brief History of NBA Games on Christmas Day
The NBA began playing games on Christmas Day back in 1947, when the Baltimore Bullets beat the Chicago Stags 87-70. Since then, the league has dominated Christmas Day action and will have five games on Christmas in 2023. What follows are some highlights and history of the NBA’s games on …
Read More »5 Amazing Gadgets Under N200,000 for Christmas 2023
It’s the season of giving, and what better way to spread holiday cheer to your tech savvy friends and loved ones than with the perfect gadgets that won’t break the bank? Whether you’re shopping for the little ones, your significant other or treating yourself, our curated list of top 5 …
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