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Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: Australia. G'day Bruce / Shiela!

Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: Australia

We're fighting the jet lag and bringing you this post from the land down under! Whilst Australia is historically known for being an 18th-century penal colony as claimed by Great Britain, it is now a highly developed country with the 14th largest economy in the world, and the worlds 8th largest immigrant population, something which has influenced its traditions and culture for generations. Australia can be found in Oceania between the Indian and South Pacific oceans and receives more than 300,000 visitors from the UK each year. The Weather If you've read our New Zealand post, there are no prizes for guessing what's coming... Leave your scarves and woolly hats at home, and pack sunglasses, swimsuits and flip-flops.

The Food Similar to New Zealand, the hot weather in Australia means a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings might not be at the top of everyone's priority list come the 25th of December. Let's get back to that shrimp! Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: Russia. Privet!

Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: Russia

Hello from Russia! We are really getting the hang of this Around the world in 80 (well, 129) days business. We have just landed in Russia, the largest country in the world by landmass. In fact, Russia occupies one-tenth of the worlds entire landmass, has 11 time zones and spans across two continents - we may be here a while, folks! Russia can be found in the northern hemisphere with borders on the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Hello November! Just 52 sleeps to go... TERMS & CONDITIONS When you place an order with us it will be deemed that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

Hello November! Just 52 sleeps to go...

If you are unhappy with any part of these terms and conditions, you should contact us before placing an order. You can contact us on 0844 335 1334, or email us at info@crackers.co.uk or by writing to the postal address given below. We require your name, email address, credit/debit card, phone and address details. A contact phone number is needed so that we can get in touch if there is a problem with your order, we may pass this number onto our courier to help with the delivery of your order.

We will send you a confirmation of your order to the email address you have provided us with. Blog - Our cracking new website - plus a couple new faces! TERMS & CONDITIONS When you place an order with us it will be deemed that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

Blog - Our cracking new website - plus a couple new faces!

If you are unhappy with any part of these terms and conditions, you should contact us before placing an order. You can contact us on 0844 335 1334, or email us at info@crackers.co.uk or by writing to the postal address given below. We require your name, email address, credit/debit card, phone and address details. A contact phone number is needed so that we can get in touch if there is a problem with your order, we may pass this number onto our courier to help with the delivery of your order. We will send you a confirmation of your order to the email address you have provided us with. DELIVERY We use a range of courier to ensure your order arrives with you as quickly and safely as possible. Catering Christmas Crackers. Catering Christmas Crackers. Catering Christmas Crackers. Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: New Zealand.

Kia Ora (Key-Or-Rah)!

Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: New Zealand

Our around the world tour of Christmas Traditions has officially begun and our first stop is New Zealand. Located in the Southern Hemisphere, this island country can be found in the Pacific Ocean, just over 4000km off the coast of Australia. New Zealand gets almost 200,000 visitors from the UK each year, many of which visit the country during the Christmas period.

But what can you really expect if you decide to visit this gorgeous country during the festive season? The Weather Forget Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney - if you're dreaming of a White Christmas, you may want to avoid the Southern hemisphere for the holiday season. The Food You might think that roast dinners aren't exactly a Kiwi staple when it comes to Christmas and, you're not entirely wrong, however, you're not entirely right either. Blog - Meet The Maker: Range Account Manager. TERMS & CONDITIONS When you place an order with us it will be deemed that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

Blog - Meet The Maker: Range Account Manager

If you are unhappy with any part of these terms and conditions, you should contact us before placing an order. You can contact us on 0844 335 1334, or email us at info@crackers.co.uk or by writing to the postal address given below. We require your name, email address, credit/debit card, phone and address details. Christmas Exposed: The Advent Calendar - John Taylor - Medium. As the festive period approaches, we are channelling our inner Sherlock Holmes and investigating everything Christmas.

Christmas Exposed: The Advent Calendar - John Taylor - Medium

We’re talking debunking Christmas myths, uncovering history behind some of the most famous Christmas traditions and exposing secrets from Christmas past. Our first pit stop is the most exciting part of the countdown to Christmas day for adults and children alike… The Advent Calendar! It goes without saying that the Advent Calendar has very religious origins, but this is one tradition that has stood the test of time and everyone is on board with, whether they are religious or not. In fact, advent calendars have become so popular, that some retailers are reporting a 150% increase in demand over the last decade.

But where did these Christmas countdowns originate, and why do we love them so much? Where did it originate? Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: Japan. Kon'nichiwa from the land of the rising sun.

Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: Japan

That's right, we're in Japan! Japan is the worlds 4th largest island country, with 6,852 islands to its name of which, approximately, 430 are inhabited. It also boasts the worlds 11th largest population of 126.7 million people and the highest population of adults with a tertiary education degree. Japan is renowned for it's highly-educated and highly-skilled workforces and has cemented itself as a world leader in science, technology and infrastructure. Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: China.

Nín hǎo from China, the worlds most populous country.

Blog - Christmas Traditions Around The World: China

From culture to infrastructure, China has something for everyone, however, Christmas here might be a little different to what many of us are used to. So, where is China? Located in East Asia, China is situated along the coastline of the pacific ocean and has land borders with 14 countries including Korea, Vietnam and Nepal. This has resulted in China having a very vast and diverse landscape, from the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts in the north to subtropical forests in the south. China is also home to the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers and shares the Himalayas with 4 other countries (Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan). Top 5 Yoga Poses for Runners. BSD Sports September 5, 2019 Share this post A lot of people who are athletes or athlete enthusiasts feel that yoga is not athletic enough to get habituated to.

Top 5 Yoga Poses for Runners

There is a constant myth that already they are doing so much of physical workout, they probably don’t need to do yoga. Well, this is untrue. Top 5 Yoga Poses for Arthritis. A serious joint pains or joint inflammation is called as the arthritis. A person suffering from arthritis gets the loss of mobility in the joints of the body that causes immense pain and weakening of the bones. It gets so severe that it limits the daily motions of the body in a fluid way and makes the joints stiff. Arthritis is a severe problem that needs medication at the earliest or else the pain gets unbearable. Top 5 Yoga Asanas for Cholesterol Control. Cholesterol is formed in the human body with the kind of food taken in. The food that contributes to major cholesterol level in the body are the junk food, fried food, meat food, deep fried food, and packaged food. Cholesterol is never a good thing for the body and it also leads to other problems like obesity, increase in blood pressure, heart issues, and more.

There is no way that excess cholesterol level should be ignored and in fact they should be treated effectively to get them out of the body. Taking medicines, having a balanced diet, and working out are some of the ways to reduce cholesterol levels from the body. Top 5 Yoga Asanas for Blood Pressure Control. High blood pressure or hypertension is something that is not to be neglected or taken lightly by any means.

These are something that can lead to fatal chest pains and even heart attacks. A person suffering from high blood pressure is always on medication because that is the only way to control the blood pressure. But, along with this there is a long list of food items that are cut from the diet of the person so that things are balanced. Along with medicines and healthy diet, workout is also very important. Virat Kohli Out for a ‘Duck’: All You Need to Know About ‘Duck’ in Cricket. BSD Sports September 3, 2019 Share this post The second test match between India and West Indies is being played at Jamaica, Kingston.

On Day three of the second Test, India declared their innings on 168 runs. In the second innings, Virat Kohli departed without scoring a run. Facial Yoga for Burning the Face Fat. It is easy to figure out that you have gained some extra kilos and the extra fat is visible on your body. You can always hit the gym, start the workout, and get back into shape. Also, you can always keep hiding the bulges with some technique or the other throughout. But, the face fat is one such fat that cannot be hidden completely all the time. Of course, there is makeup but that doesn’t work for all. Rahkeem Cornwall: The Heaviest Cricket to Play International Cricket. Top 5 Yoga Poses for Curing Migraine.

Top 5 Yoga Asanas for Chest Pain. Chest pain can be because of various reasons and it is not always about the heart issues. A lot of times, it is about the acidity, cough, tightness in the chest, and a lot of reasons. Top 5 Gym Exercises to Reduce the Hip Fat. Top 5 Gym Exercises to Reduce the Arm Fat. Workouts work on your whole body and help your whole body to get toned. But, there are certain areas in your body where the fat gets accumulated and getting rid of the extra fat from those area becomes very difficult. This happens because certain fat in our body is very stubborn to lose. Tummy fat, love handles, arm fat etc are some of those fat accumulated area where losing fat always become a tough task, Hence you need to focus on those special areas to get rid of the extra fat.

Plan Sports: Top 5 Gym Exercises for the Beginners. Gym is a whole new world or rather a magical world where you go with a thought of reshaping and toning yourself. And magically (read: after doing immense hard work) your body gets into the shape that you wanted. Jalaj Saxena Registers Rare Record in First Class Cricket; Check out the Complete List of Cricketers He Joins – BSD Sports Tours & Events. Best Meditation for Senior Citizens. Sumit Nagal: India’s Tennis Star Who Made His Grand Slam Debut Against Roger Federer – BSD Sports Tours & Events. Top 5 Yoga Asanas for the Pregnant Woman – BSD Sports Tours & Events. Top 5 Gym Exercises for Building Strength.

Just losing calories and sweating out in the gym is not what you would want to do entirely. Us Open 2019: Serena Williams Eyeing 24th Grand Slam Title; Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep Optimistic about Their Chances Too – BSD Sports Tours & Events. Benefits of Surya Namaskar. Top 5 Gym Exercises for Reducing Belly Fat. Top Yoga and Meditation to Fight Against Anger : PlanSportz. Top 5 Yoga Asanas to Reduce the Period Cramps: plansportz — LiveJournal. Top 10 Insane Sports – BSD Sports Tours & Events. Top Yoga Asanas for Treating Insomnia. Top 10 Most Glamorous International Women Athletes – BSD Sports Tours & Events.

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Middle-order Woes for England Ahead of Second Ashes Test. Manchester City Will Look to Complete Hat-trick of Premier League Titles – BSD Sports Tours & Events. Top 5 Yoga Asanas for Neck Pain by Nitish Rana. Top 5 Yoga Asanas for Back Pain. Top 5 Yoga asanas for seniors. Top 5 Yoga Asanas for Athletes : PlanSportz. Australia register rare win in Birmingham to go 1-0 up in Ashes – BSD Sports Tours & Events. India Vs West Indies T20i: Review of India’s Stint in Usa: plansportz — LiveJournal. Rohit-Kohli to battle it out for three T20I records in West Indies series – BSD Sports Tours & Events. Top 6 Yoga Asanas for Beginners – Blogs. Top 5 Yoga Asanas for Managing Stress. With Requisite Firepower, India Have Edge over West Indies in Test Series – Blogs. India Vs West Indies Odi Series: It’s Advantage Team India – Blogs.

India Vs West Indies T20i: India can’t count West Indies out in shortest format of the game – Blogs. Analysing India's T20 Squad for West Indies Tour : PlanSportz. 7 Reasons Why Your Workout Clothes Really Matter. PV Sindhu will look to make a comeback in Japan Open – Blogs. MS Dhoni and His Eccentric Decisions: Mahi Stuns Everyone with His Decision to Join His Army Regiment – Blogs. Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year.

Hima Das: World Championship Gold Medalist who is destined for greater heights – Blogs. Batting records that could not be broken in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – Blogs.

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