London Life
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Happy Lunar New Year & Welcome Year of the Ox
Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Ox bring many good blessings and prosperity to you and your family. Growing up in a Chinese household, my siblings and I always looked…
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Celebrating the Scottish Poet with Burns Night
Today is Burns Night, an evening celebrating the life and works of Scotland’s national Bard, the famous poet Robert Burns. As bonafide naturalised British citizens, we have embraced every British holiday and traditions…
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Season’s Greetings
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Hope you and your loved ones near and far had a peaceful festive season. May the new year bring you joy, peace, and good health. This holiday…
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Days Out: London Transport Museum
Located in the heart of Covent Garden, a trip to the London Transport Museum makes for a great family day out. As a world-class city, London has numerous family-friendly museums dotted around the…
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Gratitude on Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans come together to give thanks and share a feast of turkey, potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving is one of the major…
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Happy Diwali
From my family to yours, wishing you a very happy Diwali on the occasion of Hindu New Year. Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across India and…
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Parkin Cake for Guy Fawkes Night
It’s Bonfire Night in the U.K. Time to celebrate with over a bonfire, Parkin cake, and some classic bangers and mash. Remember, remember the 5th of November — it’s Guy Fawkes Night! Tonight…
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Happy Halloween!
Every autumn we look forward to all the Halloween festivities – pumpkin patch, jack-o-lanterns, and costume parties. It’s a fun holiday for kiddos and adults alike! Last Halloween, Lady Yeya and Baby L’s…
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Days Out: The Horniman Museum
A hidden gem tucked away in southeast London, the Horniman Museum is a wonderful place for families. It has a dedicated Butterfly House, aquarium and galleries focusing on natural history, world cultures, and…
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Days Out: Autumn at Battersea Park
Another lovely urban park with riverside views, children’s zoo, boating lake, and walking paths, Battersea Park has something for everyone. Beautiful Battersea Park sits across the River Thames from the Chelsea Embankment. Pulling…
