Lovely warm nights, an evening by the garden or pool — what could make this time of year even better? We’ve got an idea — these enchanting outdoor decor pieces: solar garden torches to light up your backyard when the sun finally goes down. Amazon’s got the popular 8-pack set on sale for only $30, […]
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‘Festive’ solar torch lights to make her garden glow — save 40%
The days are getting warmer, which means long summer nights spent in the backyard are on the horizon. What else is on the horizon? Mother’s Day! We’ve got an enchanting gift idea: solar garden torches to light up Mom’s backyard the same way that she lights up your life. Amazon’s got a popular 8-pack set […]
‘Festive’ solar torch lights to make her garden glow — save 40%
The weather is warming up, which means long summer nights spent in the backyard are on the horizon — and every good summer night deserves an enchanting ambiance. Do you know who else deserves an enchanting ambiance in her life? Mom! If you’re still on the hunt for a Mother’s Day gift, we highly suggest […]
Jerusalem marks festive holiday of Purim in shadow of war
JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of people celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim on Monday, though the traditionally boisterous celebrations were muted by the Israel-Hamas war. Although many cities across Israel decided to cancel their Purim celebrations due to the ongoing conflict, Jerusalem held a traditional Purim parade for the first time in 42 […]
Hop to it! Set your Easter table with The Pioneer Woman’s festive floral dinnerware — starting as low as $15 at Walmart
Spring is nearly here! Temperatures are slowly climbing, the sun is setting a little later and flowers are getting ready to bloom. It also means that Easter is on its way! (This year, the holiday will be observed on Sunday, March 31.) Whether you’re hosting Easter brunch or dinner, now is the time to start […]
Gurinder Chadha making festive film with Indian Scrooge ‘who hates refugees’
Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has revealed she is making a Christmas Carol-style festive film which stars “an Indian Tory who hates refugees”. The Bend It Like Beckham director discussed the state of the independent movie industry in the UK as part of the first session in the British government inquiry into British film and high-end TV. […]
Penneys owner sees festive sales rise after warm autumn weather hit
Penneys owner Associated British Foods posted a rise in sales at its Primark stores over the Christmas quarter as higher prices helped it overcome a hit from warm autumn weather. AB Foods said Primark, which trades as Penneys in the Republic, saw sales grow 2.1 per cent on a like-for-like basis in the 16 weeks […]
Roscommon woman spreading festive cheer with free Christmas dinners today
A Roscommon woman is spreading some festive cheer today by serving up free dinners for those feeling alone this Christmas. Dorothy Shannon from the King House Tea Rooms in Boyle will once again transform her cafe into a place where people can come and get a Christmas dinner free of charge. This is the fifth […]
Hubble Space Telescope spots a festive gathering of spiral galaxies (image)
Hubble spied a collection of spiral galaxies, located at various distances from Earth and gathered for a stunning festive image released on Christmas Day. The largest galaxy in the Hubble Space Telescope image from Monday (Dec. 25) is NGC 1356, which can be seen on the right side of the picture. This spiral galaxy is […]
How to protect your mental health in the festive season
While Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year, for many people it is also the most difficult time of the year. Mental health advocate Keith Russell has urged people to practice self-care over the festive season, adding that there are always people to talk to, whether that is a family member, […]
Christmas houseplants you can grow outside after the festive season
As Christmas comes to an end, how are your houseplants doing? If you’ve managed to keep them going over the festive season, you can plant some of them out in the garden in 2024, to bring you colour and texture for years to come. Emma O’Neill, head gardener at the horticultural charity Garden Organic, says […]
Liverpool face Arsenal in busy day of festive Premier League action
Premier League A busy day of festive action in the Premier League got underway at 12.30pm. West Ham manager David Moyes hopes to get one over his former team Manchester United in the early kick-off. The hosts are aiming to extend their unbeaten run at the London Stadium to seven matches in all competitions. Meanwhile, […]