Creative writing submission from the Rest Less community – submit your entry here. It was Christmas Eve. Much to Bear’s happiness, we had allowed ourselves an extra hour in bed with a cup of tea, having gone downstairs to light the log burner, empty tanks, and eat our breakfast. I use the royal ‘we’, but … [Read more…]
Every year, when Christmas rolls around, I have the same thought. I really wish I lived in the northern hemisphere. I can’t help feeling a bit of Christmas envy when I picture snow, winter coats, Christmas markets and mugs of hot chocolate with marshmallows. It all looks so cosy, and it just makes sense. It … [Read more…]
While many cultures hold festivities to welcome in the new year, in Japan, the New Year (Shōgatsu) is the most important holiday in the calendar. In the UK, the first few days of the new year can feel a bit like a post-Christmas afterthought, but for those who celebrate in Japan, New Year’s celebrations involve … [Read more…]