Archive for December 24th, 2009

  • With all the talk of oil prices and climate change, the most visible difference must surely be the weather. There once was a time when the British Isles actually had recognizably distinct seasons, where summer would bring long sunny days and the winter months would bring bracing cold weather. A time where you could virtually guarantee more than a smattering of snow. You could literally bet money - and be confident of winning - on Christmas Day being coated in a beautiful and sparkling frosting of snow.

    Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future: How Christmas Has Changed Over the Years

    Posted on December 24, 2009 | 2 Comments
    With all the talk of oil prices and climate change, the most visible difference must surely be the weather. There once was a time when the British Isles actually had recognizably distinct seasons, where summer would bring long sunny days and the winter months would bring bracing cold weather. A time where you could virtually guarantee more than a smattering of snow. You could literally bet money - and be confident of winning - on Christmas Day being coated in a beautiful and sparkling frosting of snow.

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