Archives Tag: Christmas

News

April 19, 2022

The Federal Government has declared three days as public holidays to celebrate the Christmas season and the New Year.  It announced that the 25th of December, which marks Christmas Day, 26th December for Boxing Day and the 1st January, 2018 to celebrate the arrival of a New Year. This was made known through a statement issued on Wednesday by the … Continue reading Federal Government Declares Public Holidays

By adepeju

Tip of the Day Tips

April 19, 2022

Christmas is that one time of the year, when giving and sharing is very much predominant. We remember family members, friends, colleagues etc. who, at one or the other, were a source of help to us during the course of the year, and we want to appreciate them. That said, it’ll take a lot to enjoy … Continue reading 5 Homemade Gifts You Can Give this Christmas

By amarachi

Food

April 19, 2022

One thing you can always bet on for Christmas is that there will definitely be chicken to be eaten. But then,  it’s not all about eating chicken, it’s about cooking it the right way, so it doesn’t constitute a problem to our health afterwards. According to www.healthline.com, when poultry is cooked properly it’s safe, but … Continue reading How to Properly Oven Bake Chicken

By amarachi

Tips

April 19, 2022

Christmas is unarguably the busiest season of the year. Especially here in Nigeria, we are always extra when it comes to celebrations. Christmas shopping is a whole lot of stress and pressure, I have never been excited about going to the market with my mum to by food items for Christmas, LOL. So here are … Continue reading Tips to have a Stress Free Christmas

By amarachi

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

The markets and shopping centres are flooded with people hunting for the best things and deals. The sellers are persuading and pleading and holding out for bigger sales. Perhaps there’s that harmattan haze too, a necessary backdrop to the season; or, if the sun wins the atmospheric battle, it’ll be a sweaty mass of humanity … Continue reading Boost Your Sales This Christmas With These Five Tips

By ikenna-nwachukwu

Beauty

April 19, 2022

The month we eagerly look forward to is here, and we have every reason to be happy. It’s a month of celebration, family reunions, a month that gives us the excuse to take trips and relax, and of course, the month for cracked lips and dry skin. December is upon yet again and in the midst of … Continue reading Get Your Skin Ready for the Harmattan

By beckonoise

Travel

April 19, 2022

It’s the last month of the year, a time synonymous with Christmas. It is perhaps the best moment to plan that vacation and visit with relatives, travelling and visiting family and friends is the idea of Christmas for many. Or maybe, you just want to get adventurous and find a beautiful place to get lost in, forgetting all … Continue reading Packing Tips For Your Christmas Vacation

By adepeju

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

I remember hearing a children’s church teacher say “Boxing Day is about unboxing your presents and putting the boxes away, not for boxing people” and thinking oh, is that why it’s called Boxing Day? While that sounds like the perfect explanation, it turns out it may not be true. There’s simply been no agreement on … Continue reading Why is the Day After Christmas Day called Boxing Day?

By jehonwa

Religion

April 19, 2022

Have you ever wondered why this season is called Yuletide? Deck the hall with boughs of holly, falalalalalalalala! Why holly? Yule was an indigenous 12-day festival celebrated by the Germanic peoples in winter, where they would honour the pagan god Odin. It was later Christianised, but the term “Yuletide” has remained. Pagans and Wicca adherents … Continue reading Why Is This Season Called Yuletide?

By jehonwa

Food

April 19, 2022

Certainly, there’s a lot of rice cooking this Christmas already. But here’s a list of ten ways to cook rice for something different for New Year’s Day or perhaps another Christmas rice dish. 1. If Jollof Rice isn’t your first choice already, would you consider it now? You may garnish with steamed vegetables, fried plantain, … Continue reading 10 Ways to Cook Rice for Christmas and New Year

By nnenna

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Christmas packs a lot of love- or displays of it –into a small section of the year. This concentration means we tend to get a lot more smiling faces (ideally), more gifts to go round, and yes, the stress of working out exactly how to be happy during the season without sacrificing future financial stability. … Continue reading How to Have A Financially Stress-Free Christmas

By ikenna-nwachukwu

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Characterizing Christmas in Nigeria is the harmattan, family reunion, fun places to go and time to relax. With this in mind, here are ten uncommon but lovely gifts to get a lady. 1. Sunshades, since the sun will be hot and the wind dry. The chances are high that she’ll need to shield her eyes … Continue reading 10 Needful Things to Get for a Lady at Christmas

By nnenna

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Ideally, Christmas is that joyful season that reminds us to be thankful for what we have and also, hope for better beginnings in the New Year. Although the impact of the recession may have caused many to reassess their priorities and make certain changes to suit their pockets, still, the Yuletide holiday is here, so … Continue reading 5 Christmas Gift Ideas during a Recession

By ngozika-oguekwe

Travel

April 19, 2022

Undoubtedly, vacations are usually memorable and mesmerising experiences for children. They reminisce about goats bleating at Grandma’s, occasionally recall their first taste of local delicacies and perhaps, intrigued by pictures of famous world landmarks. But if you can afford to kick it up a notch, embarking on a family trip abroad might be rewarding. Although, … Continue reading How To Plan Vacationing With Children

By ngozika-oguekwe

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

Christmas reminds us of the beauty of selfless giving. But it also comes with a great deal of haggling, pushing and shoving- if you’re unfortunate to get caught up in the last minute rush that plays out at the markets just before the day. Asides getting a few knocks in the side on a crowded … Continue reading Three Tips for Planning Your Christmas Shopping

By ikenna-nwachukwu