It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From wassailing to jolly Kris Kringle, the holiday season comes with its … Continued
Mistletoe & wassail! 6 word treats to savour this festive season Read Post »
The Danes introduced us to the idea of hygge. The Germans are fond of a spot of Gemütlichkeit. And now
‘Tis the season to be… còsagach? Read Post »
As leaves start to fall and the world develops a sepia tint, so begins autumn – a mystical time of
Ghosts gather here! The etymological history of Halloween Read Post »
Happy Easter! Etymology Corner has been a regular feature of the collinsdictionary.com email for many months, but we’ve decided to
Etymology Corner – Easter Words Read Post »
In our first Mothering Sunday article, we looked at the difference between British and American ‘Mother’s Day’. Let’s find out
How is Mother’s Day celebrated around the world? Read Post »
Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday are commonly thought of as being the same thing. How often around this time of
Happy Mother’s Day… or Mothering Sunday? Read Post »
Right, 2015 – let’s get a few things out of the way before we begin properly next week. 1. No
Lucy Mangan’s New Year Rant Read Post »
The following is taken from fluentin3months.com, by Benny Lewis, and is part of HarperCollins’ 31 Days of Inspiration (#31daysuk). The
How to make a New Year’s Resolution… and actually keep it Read Post »
As part of HarperCollins’ 31 Days of Inspiration (#31daysuk), we’ve collected 17 inspirational quotes from some hugely successful people who
17 inspirational quotes to help you reach your goals this year Read Post »
