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2018 is Chinese New Year of the Dog
In 2018, Chinese New Year falls on Friday 16th February. Steeped in centuries of ritual and tradition, and now famed for its magnificent celebrations, it’s an annual source of delight to revellers around the world. As long-time fans of Chinese culture (particularly Food & Drink Experiences!), Red Letter Days never fails to make a fuss of this special occasion. Here’s a glimpse of our office celebrations last year: Yummy treats at the office this afternoon @RedLetterDaysUK #chinesenewyear #fortunecookie #MakingMemories pic.twitter.com/ts6jWgdGHC — RedLetterDaysAM (@RedLetterDaysAM) January 27, 2017 2018 is the Chinese Year of the Dog 2017 was the year of the Rooster; in 2018 it’s time for man’s best friend to take centre stage. Specifically,…
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Date Night: #RedLetterDate COMPETITION
Can you feel it in the air? No, we’re not talking about February frost – we’re talking about love. Read on to find out how you could win a romantic prize for two – #RedLetterDate, bring it on
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New Year’s Resolution: Did You Survive?
After what seems like forever, the curtain has finally been drawn on January. Can we get a round of applause, please! While we’re all eager for the show to go on, nobody likes long and penniless winter days, there’s one thing we have to do first: review our resolutions. First, let’s get our facts straight.With these relatively bleak statistics in mind, we set out to see if anyone within the department had actually managed to stick to their goals. It was difficult to find anyone who didn’t shy away in terror and shame when questioned about their resolution success rate but, eventually, three brave souls volunteered. We quizzed Maddie (Senior…
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Whisky Tasting at East London Liquor
Bringing spirits production back to London’s East End after more than a century, we are reinstating an industry back to its roots. ~ East London Liquor Company Whisky: revered by some, misunderstood by others. Cradled in the hand of many a movie villain before a roaring fireplace; quaffed with Coke by teenagers; prescribed by grandmotherly types for everything from pain management to digestive aid. What is it that sets ‘water of life’ apart from other spirits and what are the secrets to appreciating it? One of our most engrossing gift experiences, Whisky Lover’s Tour and Tasting at East London Liquor Company, seemed the right place to start in our pursuit of…
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10 Reasons to Visit Liverpool
Perched on the banks of the River Mersey, Liverpool is a city of rich cultural heritage, fantastic energy and with endless ways to stay entertained. Famed for being the home of The Beatles, two Premier League football teams and one of the most distinguishable (if not occasionally confusing to outsiders) accents the UK has to offer, there’s much more to Liverpool than meets the eye. Thinking about visiting the vibrant Northern city? Read on and feel inspired! 1) The music scene is world class A post shared by The Beatles Story (@beatlesstory) on Jan 16, 2018 at 3:25am PST I don’t know if you’ve heard of them, but a half…
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Doing or Having: Which is More Important to Us?
A now-famous Eventbrite study confirmed something we had long suspected: that millennials (those born between 1980 and 1996) are favouring real life experiences to material consumerism. ‘Well, of course,” we thought “Doing or having, it’s a no-brainer”. Red Letter Days is the original proponent of eschewing ‘stuff’ and embracing the unfettered joy of doing from Adventure Days to Short Breaks. Even so, the study was a real eye-opener. Experiences versus Consumerism: The Study The habits of 18 – 34 year olds across the UK were examined in order to ascertain several things, including whether ‘doing’ or ‘having’ made them happier and to what extent ‘fear of missing out’ motivated them. The subjects were recruited via…