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THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS CARDS

Features, In Bygone Years
Every year millions of pounds are spent on buying and sending Christmas cards to friends and family, but how did all this start and by whom? This yearly custom was credited to Henry Cole born in 1808, later Sir Henry the founder and director of the Victoria and Albert museum…

History Of Christmas Pudding

Features, Footprints In The Sands Of Time
Christmas Day is a day of celebration for Christians everywhere, filled with joy and peace. In the UK, a traditional Christmas Day involves presents, decorations and a lavish dinner with all the trimmings. Part of this dinner, love it or hate it, is the Christmas (or plum) pudding. The origins…

WELCOME TO VICTORIAN LEEDS! A CHRISTMAS CAROL PRODUCTION

Entertainment, What's On
From old cobbled streets to extravagant festive feasts, Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of this festive time of year in Leeds Playhouse’s magical A Christmas Carol. Spine-tingling, heart-warming and full of Christmas spirit, the production plays until 19 January with almost 19,000 tickets already sold. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge, played…

12 Dogs Of Christmas

Features, Wagging Tales
Once again, this Christmas will see the team at Dogs Trust Leeds giving dogs that have found themselves without a home, the best Christmas possible whilst they wait for their special someone. The charity’s slogan, ‘A Dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ is as relevant today as it…

Dealership Helps Open Japanese Oasis Of Calm In Harrogate

Local News
Motor retailer Lookers Nissan has gone back to its roots after helping to launch a newly restored Japanese Garden in Harrogate. Lookers Nissan joined local residents and avid horticulturists to re-open the Japanese Garden at Valley Gardens to the public. The Japanese Ambassador, Mr Koji Tsuruoka, opened the garden and…

Christmas Blockbuster Battle!

Sport
−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− In May this year, the city was on the edge of their seats watching Josh Warrington make history as he definitively beat down Selby to take the IBF Featherweight World Championship title at his beloved Elland Road. This month he is set to defend his…

FEAST OF FESTIVE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS AT THE GERMAN MARKET

Entertainment, Local News, What's On
The city’s hugely popular Christkindelmarkt German Christmas market has arrived in Leeds. Staying open right through until Saturday December 22, the seasonal showpiece has seen Millennium Square transformed into a scenic festive village with more than 40 traditionally decorated wooden chalet stalls selling seasonal gifts, toys decorations as well as…
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