A cursory Google search of ‘first-footing’ will throw up plenty of hits. This year, I’ve seen more people posting about it on Instagram. But ask people on the street and they’ve never heard of the tradition. First-footing as a New Year custom is most common in Scotland, Ireland, and the north of England, but it […]
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New Year’s Day Folklore: Rituals & Superstitions For Good Luck
New Year’s Day is perhaps one of the longest-running days to be celebrated since we’ve had a calendar. Marking the end of one year and the beginning of another, it offers a secular reason for people to celebrate together. It’s been a time associated with gift-giving, visiting friends, and attempting to predict the fortunes of […]
5 Ways To Make Resolutions That Stick
We’re just four days into the New Year! If you’re a writer, you’ve probably made a dozen New Year’s resolutions related to your craft. You might find that you’re struggling to stick to them now that you’re away from your ‘holiday bubble’. Others have resolved to visit the gym three times a week, or to buy fewer pairs […]
#FridayFlash – New Year, New You
Fed up with your current look or style? Tired of seeing that same old face in the mirror? Sick of trying to upgrade yourself at the gym and beauty parlour? Are you looking for a way to start 2015 with a bang? Why not take advantage of our New Year, New You offer, valid until […]
