North Americans revel in Christmas celebrations and for us New Years is more of an after thought, one last party before getting back to business. In Scotland however, Christmas is a low key celebration with a build up to New Years, called Hogmanay, the biggest party of the year. … [Read more...] about Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
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Downton Abbey and Thanksgiving “Makeovers”
Thanksgiving in the US has past, and many are still savoring "leftovers" from huge family dinners. I never really liked the term "leftover" as it carries a negative connotation, as if the food has lost some value somehow. I like to use the term "makeover", implying that … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey and Thanksgiving “Makeovers”
