Red Letter Days Blog

We’ve officially started counting the sleeps until Christmas. This festive season might not be what we’re used to, but there’s few things that could change the feelings of joy and goodwill that come with this time of year. 2020 is an opportunity for us to get extra creative with our gift giving and — as the nights get chillier —…

Every day, more people, businesses and industries are doing their bit for the planet. As you plan your Christmas shopping this year, you can give a gift that’s friendlier on the environment too. And making a gesture to protect the natural world isn’t as hard as you might think; Red Letter Days has hundreds of great sustainable gifts – and…

What do you put in her Christmas stocking after the year that was 2020? It’s been a tough 12 months. Many of the things we love most have beencancelled. We’ve seen less of our friends and family. Finances have been tight and life hasn’t felt normal. Fortunately, the joy of Christmas is on its way – and everyone could do…

It’s (almost) time to break out the jingle bells. The shops are filling up with decorations, and we’ll soon see big green trees twinkling in the windows of homes. Christmas is coming, and after an unusual year, it’s a time for joy and celebration. Have you started thinking about what Christmas gifts you want to give to your dad, brother,…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and potentially the most stressful.  While Christmas brings along plenty to be cheerful about, it can feel like the pressure’s on during the festive period. A YouGov study found more than 40% of people have felt stressed in the run up to Christmas. Another survey found that as many as 51%…

Wondering if you’ll be able to do your usual trick or treating this year? Halloween in 2020, like most other events, is going to look a bit different. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get your annual scare or enjoy fun events with your family.  Halloween has its origins in Britain – when Celts believed ghosts of the dead would…