A Christmas Carol author Charles Dickens descendant on the origins of Christmas traditions
If there is one figure who shaped Christmas as we know it today, it is the author Charles Dickens. His seasonal short stories and books, and particularly his novella A Christmas Carol published at the height of his popularity in 1843, were wildly fashionable.
“A Christmas Carol popularised Christmas,” says Lucinda Hawksley, a great-great-great-granddaughter of Dickens, whose book, Dickens and Christmas, was published by Pen and Sword last year. “You could say he created the template for how Christmas is celebrated in England, and now in many places around the world.
Beatriz Laparra, campeona de Europa de Recorridos de Caza
La española Beatriz Laparra ha vuelto a reivindicarse como la mejor tiradora de Europa tras imponerse a todas sus rivales del LVII Campeonato de Europa de Recorridos de Caza, que se ha disputado del 4 al 7 de abril en las instalaciones de la Yedra Shooting Ground en Antequera (Málaga).
Con 169+19 platos sobre 200, Laparra se ha impuesto a la francesa Pauline Broussier (169+15), y a Inna Alexandrova (168), para levantar por segunda vez el trofeo de campeona de Europa de Recorridos de Caza, al igual que ya hiciera en 2017 y 2023.
Hong Kongs Harbour City just got another restaurant from a Michelin-starred chef the modern E
Rising culinary star Paulo Airaudo opens his first restaurant in Hong Kong next week in Harbour City, where Al Molo was previously located.
Amelia is the Italian-Argentinian chef’s second restaurant of the same name, following his first in San Sebastián, a gastronomic destination in the Basque region of Spain. The restaurant is named after his daughter, Amélie, and serves modern European food with Italian flare using seasonal ingredients.
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Why traditional Chinese and Indian ayurvedic medicine cant compete with Western drugs
For most of today’s 7.5 billion people, traditional medicine remains an integral part of their lives. That is despite the continuing expansion of an already formidable modern health care system built on the principles of Western science and market forces.
In Asia, home to 60 per cent of the world’s population, there is a deep-rooted belief that traditional medicines hold secret cures and knowledge that Western sciences have yet to – and may never – understand and explain.
16 Intriguing Facts About Wallaman Falls
Source: Travelwithwadeanddani.com Welcome to the mesmerizing realm of Wallaman Falls, a true natural wonder located in the tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia. As one of the most captivating landmarks in the country, Wallaman Falls attracts visitors from around the globe with its breathtaking beauty and awe-inspiring grandeur. Standing at a staggering height of 268 meters (879 feet), this majestic waterfall is Australia’s tallest single-drop waterfall, enveloped in lush vegetation and surrounded by a rich ecosystem that beckons nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
Hong Kong 47: AbouThai founder cuts ties with yellow economic circle as he vows to support cit
The founder of grocery chain AbouThai, who pleaded guilty to subversion in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial, has severed ties with the “yellow economic circle”, a loose business coalition that had backed the city’s 2019 anti-government protests.
Mike Lam King-nam on Wednesday said the business was no longer linked to the “yellow economic circle”, describing the movement as “wrong” without elaborating in a Facebook post titled: “Hong Kong cannot fall into chaos, nor can it afford chaos.
Namita Thapar gets 'Sharkiest Shark' title after meet-up with Shark Tank India co-star Aman Gupta
Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar are two of the most beloved sharks on Shark Tank India. The co-founder of BoAt, Aman, and the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Namita Thapar, have a strong off-screen connection as well. Together, they are creating a buzz both on and off the screen.
Both of them have been on the panel since the first season of Shark Tank India. While Namita is known for her quick wit and competitive edge, Aman adds a touch of humor, making them a strong duo on the show.
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Rueda de prensa en directo de Carlo Ancelotti
Actualizar narración Con los dos pies en semifinales de la Copa de Europa, el Real Madrid afronta el partido en el que puede dejar LaLiga vista para sentencia. Mañana (21.00 horas, Movistar) recibe al Barcelona, que hace semanas que es el único rival que más o menos mantiene a la vista a los de Ancelotti. Con ocho puntos de ventaja sobre los de Xavi, a lo que se suma la ventaja del 1-2 de la ida, una victoria en Chamartín deja el campeonato a falta de poner fecha para que cante el alirón.
'Happy ending' massages not considered prostitution by Chinese court
It all started in July 2011 when a massage parlour owner and two associates were arrested in a police raid for “organising prostitution”. Employees at the parlour had reportedly offered “happy endings” and “other erotic massage services” to clients. The men were each handed a five-year sentence by the Foshan Court of First Instance.
But an appeal filed by the men to the Foshan Intermediate People's Court one year later managed to help them turn the case around.