New Year traditions around the world
siddlobo
27 December, 2008 17:36
As another year comes to an end, let’s take a look at how people from around the world celebrate the New Year.
England
In England, crowds gather in Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus waiting to hear the chimes of London's Big Ben, which announces the arrival of the New Year. People link arms and there is usually a rendering of "Auld Lang Syne." The custom of "first-footing" is important. To ensure good luck for the inhabitants of a house, the first person to enter on New Year's Day should be male, young, healthy and good-looking. (More)
How Expats Celebrate Christmas Around the World
easyexpat
22 December, 2008 18:41
Enter Offshore Expat Christmas Prize Draw
Article sponsored by HSBC
Christmas is a time for getting together – spending time with loved ones, cooking and sharing food, and of course, the exchanging of gifts. But how does the expat community spend Christmas away from home? What’s the best present to send if you’re living offshore and how can you keep in touch during the busy holiday season?
HSBC Bank International has looked into how Christmas is celebrated in popular expat locations across the world and found some surprising similarities. To help celebrate Christmas the Bank is giving expats a chance to win £1000 in gift vouchers to keep the giving going in 2009. Readers can enter the prize draw by visiting Christmas Prize Draw and detailing their experiences of a Christmas abroad. No purchase is necessary and the lucky winner will be randomly chosen on 30 January 2009.
Christmas in Dubai
Christmas time for expats living in Dubai is similar to the experience shared in the UK– spending the day with family and a big lunch. Expats who do not have any family in the city meet their friends for a festive feast in one of the many five-star hotels. Hoteliers make an extra effort to put on special meals, decorations and even a Christmas tree, which is often shipped in from Europe. (More)
Christmas traditions around the world
siddlobo
19 December, 2008 17:41
There’s more to Christmas than Christmas trees, gifts, Santa Claus, reindeers and mistletoes. Read on to find out more about some of the traditions associated with Christmas around the world. (More)
Top Tips for Expat Christmas Giving
easyexpat
17 December, 2008 22:24
Article sponsored by HSBC
Sending gifts home from far off locations can be a real nightmare for expats. So, what’s the best way to get presents to friends and family at Christmas? HSBC Bank International has looked at some ways to make sending christmas gifts home a little simpler at this busy time.
To help celebrate the Christmas season the Bank is also giving expats a chance to win £1000 of gift vouchers for Amazon.com to keep the giving going in 2009. Readers can enter the prize draw by visiting the Christmas Prize Draw and detailing their experiences of a Christmas abroad. No purchase is necessary and the lucky winner will be randomly chosen on 30 January 2009. (More)
Top 10 European Ski Resorts
siddlobo
04 December, 2008 17:58
Planning a ski vacation but not sure where to go? This article
features some ski resorts that are popular amongst both, professionals
and hobby skiers alike. From the most spectacular views to the places
with the best runs, least waits and deepest powder, read on to find out
more about some of the top ski resorts across Europe. (More)
