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If you re 30 going on 13 come Christmas Day, fear not: it s officially a thing. Here, writer and self-confessed kidult Rosie Mullender reveals her own regressive behaviour over the holidays – and delves into the psychology of festive adolescence
At 9pm on Christmas Eve last year, Mum handed me a brightly wrapped box. Inside, was a Minnie Mouse pyjama set, a jar of home-made hot chocolate with a matching red-and-white striped mug, and an
Arthur Christmas DVD. I was overjoyed at receiving my first-ever Christmas Eve box – the trend which sees parents giving their children a few small gifts the night before Christmas.
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We all have our holiday staples, the movies we turn to time and time again. But before you break out
Elffor the 42nd time, spend another week trying to convince people
Die Hard is a holiday movie, or press your luck with NBC’s version of
The Grinch musical (although I wouldn’t), maybe give some of these special holiday flicks a try instead.
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Netflix’s
Jingle Jangle may be the newest addition to this list, but it’s the one I’m going to fight for the hardest. Written and directed by playwright David E. Talbert,
Dec 21, 2020
CASPER STOCKHAM HAS A PLAN FOR REPUBLICANS You guys know Casper for his attempts to unseat Democratic members of Congress. He s been very frustrated with some stuff in the GOP and has a plan to fix it. He s launching American First Republicans in order to help candidates learn how to win races. From the press release:
“For the past eight years I have tried to work with the Colorado GOP to bring a conservative message of hope and purpose to the Black and Hispanic communities,” says Stockham. “That effort has been supported by rank and file Republicans but not any real support from the GOP establishment.” Stockham continues,
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L.A. County s new safer at home order went into effect on Nov. 30. Check the status of any drive-through events listed before heading out as the new safety measures only allow occupants in each car from the same household.
Watch a modern retelling of
A Christmas Carol. Catch livestream concerts from Fleet Foxes Robin Pecknold, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Dustbowl Revival. Grab the popcorn and watch Christmas movies at the drive-ins. Attend the 61st annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration virtually this year.
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