Holiday season articles Tag

Christmas TV movies: 5 unusual things you don't know about these films

peared in "One Tree Hill" and "White Collar". 3- They inspired a Christmas house. Christmas TV movies, specially formatted to be broadcast during the holiday season, are inexpensive to produce but can bring in big profits! In 2020, 30 new films of this genre were produced in the United States, with ...

08
Dec
2020

Christmas travel: where to see the most beautiful Christmas trees in the world?

1- The Rockefeller Center tree in New York It's hard to find a more magical destination than New York for a Christmas trip... During the holiday season, the Big Apple is decked out in decorations to its (un)measure. The spruce tree that stands every year in front of Rockefeller Center is probabl ...

20
Dec
2022

The Christmas markets in Colmar: a magical atmosphere

Presentation A city of art and history, Colmar is adorned with lights for the holiday season. Its exceptional architectural heritage, ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, is highlighted at nightfall by a subtle play of lights. Throughout December, decorated shop windows and houses con ...

20
Nov
2009

Christmas meal: beware of allergies!

Why is this a risky time? The holiday season is synonymous with long meals and lots of different foods. But for people with food allergies, it is difficult to enjoy the feast because there are so many risky foods. Eggs, wheat, milk, shellfish and nuts are traditionally on the menu for the Christ ...

19
Dec
2013

The Saveurs et Terroirs trade show in Mandelieu-La Napoule: a gourmet event for the people of the Côte d'Azur

specialties, spices and condiments. Enough to tantalize the taste buds of Côte d'Azur residents looking for gift ideas or an original menu for the holiday season! In 2013, 95 exhibitors were present, to the delight of the more than 12,000 visitors welcomed over the 3 days of the show. Edition ...

14
Nov
2014

Christmas: 5 plants to offer for the holidays

nt's tastes, bet on the poinsettia or Christmas star. This plant, which was already revered by the Aztecs, has become the unmissable symbol of the holiday season thanks to its beautiful red color. Strictly speaking, these are not flowers but red or cream colored bracts that bloom during the sh ...

29
Dec
2021

Pretox cure: 5 tips to detox before the holidays

1- Don't skip meals If you think the best way to keep the weight off during the holiday season is to skip a few meals between Christmas and New Year's Day, think again! An overly restrictive diet or periods of fasting between two hearty New Year's Eves would instead push your body to store and c ...

29
Dec
2021

Organize a Secret Santa in 5 questions

t and no participant is supposed to know who is going to give him a gift... This solution is also more practical and economical when celebrating the holiday season with many colleagues, family members or friends. Thanks to the random draw that matches a giver and a receiver in a random way, th ...

09
Dec
2022

The Animals of Light: a unique light show in Brittany

ors about the protection of endangered animals, the Lands of Nataé invite people of all ages to live an incredible experience at dusk. Throughout the holiday season and until the beginning of next year, visitors will be able to discover a nearly 1.5 km trail animated and illuminated by more than 5 ...

05
Dec
2023

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

Practical, aesthetic and supportive For many years now, the association Handicap International has been selling the fir bag during the holiday season. This product, whose purchase is becoming a tradition, has only advantages. Practical, it nicely decorates the base of your tree and then allows y ...

21
Nov
2011

The Monaco Christmas Village: an enchanted world

will be on the program... without forgetting the great evening of December 31, with DJ from 9pm to 3am and Fireworks at midnight Note: during this holiday season, the entire Principality is dressed in lights. The illuminations last for 6 weeks starting at the end of November, with some exceptions ...

23
Dec
2011

The Unusual Christmases of Carpentras: A Major Winter Festival

A month of magical festivities From the beginning of December, the largest winter festival in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region sets up in the streets of Carpentras. The "Noëls Insolites de Carpentras," organized by the city since 2008, offer a myriad of activities for both young and old. F ...

05
Dec
2013

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

en who often lack it. Unfortunately, all those papers quickly torn, crumpled and thrown in the trash represent 20,000 tons of paper wasted for the holiday season alone. To have a green Christmas and avoid this waste, the solution is to privilege more sustainable gift wrapping, such as: - card ...

20
Dec
2013

Giving Tuesday: an international day of generosity

A movement born in the United States In the United States, the last week of November is Thanksgiving but also Sales with Black friday then Cyber Monday. It is in this context where people think above all about making good deals that the United Nations Foundation and the 92nd Street Y association ...

01
Dec
2014

The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas Market: An Event in Provençal Tradition

Celebrate Christmas in the Provençal tradition. In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the holiday season is a time to celebrate Christmas in the purest Provençal tradition. The Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Christmas market includes a Petit Marché du Gros Souper, a Santon Fair, and a Designers' Market. There, ...

18
Dec
2014

The Amiens Christmas Market: the most popular market in Northern France.

ardy capital. Since 1998, the Amiens Christmas Market has been held in the streets of the city center, featuring a different theme each year. As the holiday season approaches, visitors can find gift ideas among the handcrafted products offered in some 140 chalets. Exhibitors from France and abroad ...

23
Nov
2015

Christmas in Sanary-sur-Mer: a magical experience

for the holidays Located only a few kilometers from Toulon in the Var, Sanary-sur-Mer is the perfect place to spend a few days of vacation during the holiday season. Covid 19 obliges, some Christmas animations have been cancelled for the 2020-2021 edition of 'Chœurs de lumière'. Thus, there is ...

30
Dec
2020

Hipli: the parcel that can be reused up to 100 times

E-commerce generates a lot of packaging According to Fevad, some 600 million parcels are sent in France each year and this figure could increase further with the rise of e-commerce. Yet the cardboard packaging that accompanies these shipments is not without impact on the environment. It is di ...

05
Nov
2021

Féerie de Noël : a shop exclusively dedicated to Christmas decorations

A 100% magical Christmas shop If you are visiting the medieval city of Riquewihr in Alsace, be sure to check out the Christmas Fair. No matter what time of year you visit, this shop like no other will immerse you in a festive atmosphere. It was after a trip to Germany in the 1990s that the Ha ...

24
Nov
2021

5 things to know about Christmas automatons

1- Automata are on the rise Have you noticed that automatons have made a comeback in shop windows during the Christmas period to decorate stores and catch the attention of passers-by? After having known a golden age between 1850 and 1914, these advertising objects had fallen into disuse. But, ...

03
Dec
2021