As the year draws to a close, many eagerly anticipate the arrival of Christmas. While often associated with gifts and decor, this holiday holds deeper significance. Beyond its festive facade,…
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If you are looking for white, snowy Christmas scenes, roast turkey with all the trimmings, and Brussel sprouts galore, then South Africa is not the place to go! While many…
Can you hear the magic jingle of Christmas in the air? That’s right, Christmas is coming, so haul out the tinsel, untangle the fairy lights and drown that Christmas pudding…
What could taste more like home this Christmas than Pavlova with South African fruit? Nothing, right?! When spending Christmas away from South Africa, the differences, especially in terms of culture…
Who is Santa’s favourite singer? Elf-is Presley! Stay tuned if you like the lighter side of things or would like to impress your family members with your smashing sense of…
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, which is why it’s often called Second Christmas. If Christmas Day is for family, it makes sense that Boxing Day would be a…
Trifle is refreshing dessert usually enjoyed at Christmas time after your Christmas dinner. It’s so delicious – make a mental note to leave a space for it! There are many…
Many Christmas observances and traditions are food-related, and the 12th of December is no different. Gingerbread House Day is a particularly tasty holiday, and we’ve got some fun gingerbread house…
Spending the festive season without family is one of the biggest challenges when travelling and living abroad. It’s hard to be without your loved ones – from the build-up in…
More often than not, homesickness tends to set in for South Africans living abroad during Christmas season. If you’re one of them, and you’re not going back home for the…