christmas

‘Carol’ from the Old French ‘carole’, meaning to dance and sing in a circle, is defined as ‘a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas’. This root in folk music and religion is especially pertinent, given the origin of carols in pagan tradition. Thousands of...

Having met a lot of the Impact Team and discovered their festive favourites, we have reached the last article in the series. We hope that you’ve enjoyed reading about all of the wonderful festive food that this magical season has to offer. From all of us at Impact, we hope that you...

Ariana Grande’s music video for her latest single ‘Thank U, Next’ has gained much attention recently. Not only does she empower herself and her fans through reflecting on past relationships in a positive way, she has incorporated some of our favourite chick flicks into the video. This has encouraged...

With there being so many festive food options on offer, the Entertainment and Sport Teams talk us through their festive favourites. Name: Georgia Butcher Position: Head of Entertainment Festive Favourite: Yorkshire Puddings Eggs, flour, a little bit of milk and water and some piping hot fat and patience and...

Frost-crisped grass, a glittering field Of upturned blades, and the distant Muffled swell of a choir singing.   Windows fogged with steam and Lights blurred behind, flashing, Pulsing, twinkling against the eye.   A brisk wind to chap the lips, Noses red, feet stamping, hands Thumping, scarfs wrapped tight....

With there being so many festive food options on offer, the Reviews Team talk us through their festive favourites. Name: Katie Moncur Position: Head of Reviews Festive Favourite: Stuffing A regularly overlooked part of the Christmas meal, stuffing, for me, is an underrated ball of deliciousness. Whether it’s sage...

The popular 1987 classic song Fairytale of New York has entered headlines recently, and not just because it’s the Christmas season. The song’s use of the word ‘faggot’ in the lyrics (‘you scumbag, you maggot, you cheap lousy faggot’) has stirred controversy around whether the song should be banned or...