The Kallikantzaroi > these are Greek Goblins who run riot over Christmas Season
Who says Santa Claus is the only one trying to come down your chimney during the festive season? According to Greek mythology, a gaggle of goblin-like spirits are trying to slide into homes and instead of presents they are intent on leaving a trail [...]
The religious feast of Epiphany was celebrated throughout Greece on Tuesday 6th January with the traditional Blessing of the Waters ritual, whereby Orthodox priests toss a cross attached to a rope in the waters, usually followed by teens and young men diving into the frigid sea to retrieve the symbol of the Christian faith.
The [...]
For a slightly alternative festive lunch try the following >
Christmas Salad with Stilton and Pomegranate
Ingredients >
2 oranges
2 blood oranges
1 pomegranate
85g rocket leaves
3 chicory heads, red and white, leaves separated
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
200g Stilton, sliced
75g walnut halves, toasted
50g pumpkin seeds, toasted
Procedure >
Cut the ends off each orange and blood orange to expose the [...]
Fifty years ago Christmas celebrations bore no relation to the revellery the season marks today. We take a trip down memory lane.
On the 8th day of Christmas my baby gave to me a pair of Chloe shades and a diamond belly ring. On the 7th day of Christmas my baby gave to me a nice [...]
Taste may be a very personal thing but you can hire someone to decorate most things for you, including, it seems, Christmas trees.
I’d heard of an interior decorator, I’d heard of a wedding planner, I’d heard of a shop designer, but I very nearly fell of my chair when a friend mentioned she was running [...]
Christmas is a magical time of year. There are fairy lights everywhere and the sound of Christmas songs in the air. However it can also be very stressful with all of the shopping and planning.
Decorating the Christmas tree should be a fun family experience but it can sometimes turn into a chore. So, here’s some [...]
If you are thinking about what wine to serve on Christmas Day, take some advice from those in the know.
Duck, goose, quail, guinea fowl and most certainly turkey are all quite flavoursome and can cope with more powerfully flavoured wines than those chosen to complement chicken. Roast goose is a real luxury that deserves a [...]
