Although fun and Games is focussed on games and activities that are away from computer and television screens, screens are prevalent throughout most people’s lives for work, play and rest…
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The word “carol” is derived from the old French word caroller, which means dancing around in a circle. It was derived from the Latin choraula, which in turn was derived…
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Though wood engravers produced prints with religious themes in the European Middle Ages, the first commercial Christmas and New Year’s card was designed in London, England in 1843. John Callcott…
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The first Christmas trees The first reference of a fir tree decorated for Christmas is at Riga in Latvia in 1510. In 1521, the Princess Hélène de Mecklembourg introduced the…
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We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:…
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Origins of Santa Claus. Part of an online treasure hunt for the Christmas Quiz. The figure of Father Christmas (Santa Claus) is based on Saint Nicholas, who became one of…
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How much to do you know about World War 1? Take the quiz to find out. Don’t worry there’s plenty of chances to retake questions. Quiz aimed at KS2 level.
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Educational Resource If you are doing history about First World War (WW1 or WWI) you are very welcome to view and use this resource. This timeline focuses on the history…
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How do you teach your children about consent? Many of us find it difficult talking about consent with our children or even fully really understanding it. For instance, were you…