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Advent Calendars Are Way More Serious in Britain Than You Think

Advent Calendars Are Way More Serious in Britai...

When I moved to America, I was shocked by the advent calendar situation. Or rather, the lack of one. Sure, you can find them in stores. But they're treated like...

Advent Calendars Are Way More Serious in Britai...

When I moved to America, I was shocked by the advent calendar situation. Or rather, the lack of one. Sure, you can find them in stores. But they're treated like...

The Truth About Christmas Pudding: Why British People Keep Making This Weird Dessert

The Truth About Christmas Pudding: Why British ...

Let me be honest with you. Christmas pudding is kind of terrible. It's dense, it's heavy, and it tastes like someone mixed dried fruit with alcohol and forgot about it...

The Truth About Christmas Pudding: Why British ...

Let me be honest with you. Christmas pudding is kind of terrible. It's dense, it's heavy, and it tastes like someone mixed dried fruit with alcohol and forgot about it...

How British People Actually Celebrate Christmas Dinner

How British People Actually Celebrate Christmas...

Every year around Thanksgiving, my American friends start planning their holiday meals. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie. The usual. And then they ask me what British people eat for...

How British People Actually Celebrate Christmas...

Every year around Thanksgiving, my American friends start planning their holiday meals. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie. The usual. And then they ask me what British people eat for...

Everything You Need to Know About Making a Proper British Breakfast at Home

Everything You Need to Know About Making a Prop...

My first British breakfast happened at a small cafe in York. I was jet-lagged, hungry, and honestly had no idea what I was ordering. The plate that arrived was absolutely...

Everything You Need to Know About Making a Prop...

My first British breakfast happened at a small cafe in York. I was jet-lagged, hungry, and honestly had no idea what I was ordering. The plate that arrived was absolutely...

British Snacks That'll Change Your Life (Or At Least Your Snack Game)

British Snacks That'll Change Your Life (Or At ...

Last year, my coworker came back from a trip to England with a suitcase half full of snacks. We all thought she was crazy until she started sharing them during...

British Snacks That'll Change Your Life (Or At ...

Last year, my coworker came back from a trip to England with a suitcase half full of snacks. We all thought she was crazy until she started sharing them during...

Why British Tea Just Hits Different

Why British Tea Just Hits Different

I'll never forget my first proper cup of British tea. I was visiting a friend in London, and she made me what she called "a proper brew." It wasn't just...

Why British Tea Just Hits Different

I'll never forget my first proper cup of British tea. I was visiting a friend in London, and she made me what she called "a proper brew." It wasn't just...