by Adrian | Nov 17, 2021 | Random
More than 4 million lights will illuminate the 3.75-mile drive-thru course for 57 nights as Charlotte Motor Speedway welcomes the return of Speedway Christmas. CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) – When Charlotte Motor Speedway opens the gate for the 12th edition of Speedway Christmas presented by Continental Tire and Tire Pros […]
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by Adrian | Dec 20, 2019 | Random
The history of ‘A Christmas Carol’ 03:21 (CNN)”A Christmas Carol” remains one of the most oft-adapted stories in literature, and there have been numerous attempts to do something different with it. Few, however, have gone as dark or dreary as a new three-part production from the BBC, which FX […]
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by Adrian | Dec 20, 2019 | News
The Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, posted a photo of the tree on her twitter feed, saying “It symbolizes the devastation of the fires, and the resilience of the affected communities.”
Temperatures averaged a sweltering 40.9 degrees Celsius (105.6 Fahrenheit) across the country on Tuesday, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. The bureau warned that temperatures are expected to climb as the heatwave spreads to the east of the country, leading to several days of “exceptional heat.”
Unlike the lush greenery and sparkling lights normally characteristic of the holiday centerpiece, the tree was constructed with charred timbers and decorated with burnt household remains from the fires — a symbolic reminder of what Australian’s are up against as the climate crisis escalates.
See smoke from bushfires blanket Sydney 01:12 (CNN)Christmas has taken a dark turn for many Australians as the country faces its hottest days on record this holiday season. As fires rage across New South Wales, a local artist has installed a Christmas tree display in downtown Sydney, the state’s […]
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Creation of the artist, James Dive,
The tree is crafted by @DDBAustralia and artist James Dive with materials from the recent bushfires.
by Adrian | Dec 20, 2019 | Random
The tree was bought from Woolworths in Dundee in 1937 An artificial Christmas tree bought from Woolworths in 1937 has sold at auction for £150. The 27-inch (69cm) tree was recently found in 82-year-old James Smith’s loft, where it had been kept for 24 years. Bought in Dundee for […]
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by Adrian | Dec 20, 2019 | Christmas Gift Ideas
We’re bringing you a tech-focused Christmas gift guide every day up to the big day itself, to help fuel your present buying inspiration. Day 1: Gifts for Apple fans Day 2: Gifts for photographers Day 3: Gifts for Switch gamers Day 4: Gifts for Xbox gamers Day 5: Gifts […]
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