Holiday season articles Tag

Christmas in New York: A Magical Journey

mas trees, and Santas on every street corner... What are the must-visit places for celebrations? The most quintessential place in New York during the holiday season is the Rockefeller Center. Here, crowds gather to marvel at the famous giant Christmas tree that towers over the Rockefeller Center ice ...

13
Dec
2010

Christmas Songs: 5 Things to Know About Holiday Hits

All these songs follow the same recipe. It's hard to escape this musical phenomenon during the holiday season: starting December 1st, Christmas songs are on a continuous loop in stores, on the radio, and... in everyone's heads! If you're not a big fan of Mariah Carey, you might wonder why these en ...

13
Dec
2023

Murders in Paradise: A Special Christmas Episode on France 2

stmas Special" episode has become a tradition for fans of the series "Death in Paradise". In addition to featuring a case that takes place during the holiday season, the plots of these special episodes hold wonderful surprises for viewers. For its first holiday special edition, the series brought b ...

26
Dec
2023

Christmas TV movies: 5 unusual things you don't know about these films

peared in "One Tree Hill" and "White Collar". 3- They inspired a Christmas house. Christmas TV movies, specially formatted to be broadcast during the holiday season, are inexpensive to produce but can bring in big profits! In 2020, 30 new films of this genre were produced in the United States, with ...

08
Dec
2020

Christmas travel: where to see the most beautiful Christmas trees in the world?

1- The Rockefeller Center tree in New York It's hard to find a more magical destination than New York for a Christmas trip... During the holiday season, the Big Apple is decked out in decorations to its (un)measure. The spruce tree that stands every year in front of Rockefeller Center is probabl ...

20
Dec
2022

The Christmas markets in Colmar: a magical atmosphere

Presentation A city of art and history, Colmar is adorned with lights for the holiday season. Its exceptional architectural heritage, ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, is highlighted at nightfall by a subtle play of lights. Throughout December, decorated shop windows and houses con ...

20
Nov
2009

Christmas meal: beware of allergies!

Why is this a risky time? The holiday season is synonymous with long meals and lots of different foods. But for people with food allergies, it is difficult to enjoy the feast because there are so many risky foods. Eggs, wheat, milk, shellfish and nuts are traditionally on the menu for the Christ ...

19
Dec
2013

The Saveurs et Terroirs trade show in Mandelieu-La Napoule: a gourmet event for the people of the Côte d'Azur

specialties, spices and condiments. Enough to tantalize the taste buds of Côte d'Azur residents looking for gift ideas or an original menu for the holiday season! In 2013, 95 exhibitors were present, to the delight of the more than 12,000 visitors welcomed over the 3 days of the show. Edition ...

14
Nov
2014

Christmas: 5 plants to offer for the holidays

nt's tastes, bet on the poinsettia or Christmas star. This plant, which was already revered by the Aztecs, has become the unmissable symbol of the holiday season thanks to its beautiful red color. Strictly speaking, these are not flowers but red or cream colored bracts that bloom during the sh ...

29
Dec
2021

Pretox cure: 5 tips to detox before the holidays

1- Don't skip meals If you think the best way to keep the weight off during the holiday season is to skip a few meals between Christmas and New Year's Day, think again! An overly restrictive diet or periods of fasting between two hearty New Year's Eves would instead push your body to store and c ...

29
Dec
2021

Organize a Secret Santa in 5 questions

t and no participant is supposed to know who is going to give him a gift... This solution is also more practical and economical when celebrating the holiday season with many colleagues, family members or friends. Thanks to the random draw that matches a giver and a receiver in a random way, th ...

09
Dec
2022

The Animals of Light: a unique light show in Brittany

ors about the protection of endangered animals, the Lands of Nataé invite people of all ages to live an incredible experience at dusk. Throughout the holiday season and until the beginning of next year, visitors will be able to discover a nearly 1.5 km trail animated and illuminated by more than 5 ...

05
Dec
2023

Christmas: 5 Tips for Creating an Inexpensive Holiday Menu

to buy from the caterer a pistachio pâté en croûte with bits of foie gras. This charcuterie product is a classic at most caterers during the end-of-year holiday season. To make these two starters even more festive, simply serve them with a handful of mesclun, a little onion confit, and a drizzle ...

21
Dec
2023

5 Tips for Returning or Reselling Your Christmas Gifts

period allows you to send back the item within 14 days of its purchase and get a refund. Resell the item on resale websites. In the aftermath of the holiday season, websites specializing in the resale of items (toys, clothing, or appliances) experience record traffic because they meet a real demand ...

04
Jan
2010

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

Practical, aesthetic and supportive For many years now, the association Handicap International has been selling the fir bag during the holiday season. This product, whose purchase is becoming a tradition, has only advantages. Practical, it nicely decorates the base of your tree and then allows y ...

21
Nov
2011

The Monaco Christmas Village: an enchanted world

will be on the program... without forgetting the great evening of December 31, with DJ from 9pm to 3am and Fireworks at midnight Note: during this holiday season, the entire Principality is dressed in lights. The illuminations last for 6 weeks starting at the end of November, with some exceptions ...

23
Dec
2011

The Unusual Christmases of Carpentras: A Major Winter Festival

A month of magical festivities From the beginning of December, the largest winter festival in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region sets up in the streets of Carpentras. The "Noëls Insolites de Carpentras," organized by the city since 2008, offer a myriad of activities for both young and old. F ...

05
Dec
2013

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

en who often lack it. Unfortunately, all those papers quickly torn, crumpled and thrown in the trash represent 20,000 tons of paper wasted for the holiday season alone. To have a green Christmas and avoid this waste, the solution is to privilege more sustainable gift wrapping, such as: - card ...

20
Dec
2013

Giving Tuesday: an international day of generosity

A movement born in the United States In the United States, the last week of November is Thanksgiving but also Sales with Black friday then Cyber Monday. It is in this context where people think above all about making good deals that the United Nations Foundation and the 92nd Street Y association ...

01
Dec
2014

The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas Market: An Event in Provençal Tradition

Celebrate Christmas in the Provençal tradition. In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the holiday season is a time to celebrate Christmas in the purest Provençal tradition. The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas market includes a Petit Marché du Gros Souper, a Santon Fair, and a Designers' Market. There, ...

18
Dec
2014