In the last few years, the alternative advent calendar trend has taken hold of the Christmas retail market. With influencer’s like Zoella opening multiple calendars everyday on her infamous ‘vlogmas’, and being seemingly surprised by […]
Why hygge is no longer ‘hygge’
It’s the concept everyone seems to have jumped on this year, whether it’s publishers, journalists, or just the general public. Lauren explains why the commercialisation of hygge is ultimately taking the meaning out of it. […]
Welfare at Leeds: How to beat winter SADness
Health and Wellbeing Intern Martha discusses the problems that the winter months can bring, and who you can turn to get advice. The winter months can present us with pressures that impact on how well […]
Top 5: The best things about winter
Love it or loathe it, you can’t deny that there’s just something magical about winter. Hannah Snutch gives a run down of her favourite things about the season. It’s already started: the bitter cold mornings, […]
Christkindelmarkt ist zurück!
Those whose daily commute to and from campus involves passing through Millennium Square would have taken note when The Lady Boys of Bangkok left the area – the first hint that the German Christmas market […]
John Lewis: tugging at heart or purse strings?
In 1955, the first television advertisement was broadcast in the United Kingdom, advertising the efficacy of a make of toothpaste manufactured by Gibbs. Undoubtedly, the first handful of adverts aimed to portray and advertise a […]
Christmas is Coming! Don’t panic, we’re all penniless together.
Here’s some handy tips for how to survive on our lowly bank balances. First of all, not all presents need to be bought – they can be made. We all love a present that touches […]
Welfare at Leeds: advice about the Christmas break
The Student Advice Centre is running a ‘Hygge’ themed space in Room 4 of the Union from 23rd to 25th November and in Room 2 of the Union on 12th December. The Christmas holidays in […]
“Incredibly proud” Brownlees switch on Leeds’ Christmas lights
While some believe that a silly TV advert marks the start of the Christmas countdown, we know that the Christmas clock truly began on Thursday (10th November) with the spectacular switch on of Leeds’ Christmas […]
Eight Christmas Gifts You Never Wanted…
You have had your perfect Christmas gift in mind for months. You have spent one too many afternoons gazing longingly into shop window displays, imagining how much better life will be once that gift is […]
The well-fed student: Christmas leftovers special
Here are some delicious and healthy ideas for using up the turkey and ham leftover from Christmas day; balancing out the inevitable over-indulgence of the festive season, and leaving you feeling light and nourished. If […]
Great British Bake Off: Christmas Masterclass
Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood were back on our screens last Thursday for a Great British Bake Off Masterclass. Watching them cooking and joking together did feel a bit like sneaking into the staffroom at […]