• PlayStation Games: Christmas Gift Guide

    Daria Paterek It’s December, and what does that mean? You are probably in a frenzy trying to buy the perfect gifts for your loved ones. If your close ones are PlayStation players, look no further (if they are Nintendo players, we have a list for them). This list compiles...
  • Nintendo Switch Games: Christmas Gift Guide

    Gemma Cockrell and Daria Paterek Anyone with a Nintendo Switch console knows that the games can be pricey, so what better time to ask for games than Christmas? Even though Nintendo has warned that there may be a limited supply of Switch consoles this winter season due to a...
  • A Guide To Christmas At Uni

    With term extending well into December this year, many students will be staying in Nottingham until 17th December, which means there is plenty of time for Christmas activities with your flatmates and friends. But, what should you do? Gemma Cockrell is here to provide a handy guide....
  • Carousel Rides, Crêpes and Chocolate Kisses: Your Guide To The Nottingham Christmas Market

    Hannah Lowe After the disaster of the Christmas market last year, shutting down the day after it opened, I’m sure a lot of you are interested in what it has to offer this year and if it’s worth the visit. Whether you fancy a simple wander round the market,...
  • Have Yourself A Merry Boris Christmas – The 2020 Holiday Season In COVID Britain

    It would have been a lovely occasion, for those who celebrate Christmas. Having toiled through each and every wave of hardship and despair 2020 has thrown at us, imagine if we could have gathered together with all of our loved ones, eaten good food, drank mulled wine, and sang along with Michael Bublé’s...
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    The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures: A History

    Christina Giallombardo Everyone has their own Christmas traditions. Perhaps you like opening your advent calendar every day, decorating your Christmas tree, or going carolling. But what about watching the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures? The Lectures have been held every Christmastime since 1825, hosted by the Royal Institution, with the...
  • The Christmas Chronicles: Is Santa A Danger To Us All?

    Matthew Bird The Christmas Chronicles (parts one and two) offer viewers a heart-warming story and a wonderful glimpse into the festive world that is Santa’s Village. The chimney-hopping, toy-making capabilities of most depictions of Santa pale in comparison to the Santa shown in these films. So, is this Santa...