Sleigh, what? From carving radishes to building giant goats – 10 weird and wonderful Christmas traditions around the world

Sleigh, what? From carving radishes to building giant goats – 10 weird and wonderful Christmas traditions around the world

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.  And what better way to welcome it than with giant straw goats, deep-fried caterpillars, radish carving and decorated horse skulls. These are just some of the strange Christmas sights that feature in our list of 10 weird and wonderful festive traditions around the world. Scroll down for more … Read more

Shah’s Halal Food to open in Danbury at former site of Boston Market; its 7th CT location

Shah’s Halal Food to open in Danbury at former site of Boston Market; its 7th CT location

Shah’s Halal Food will open in the former Boston Market, 61 Newtown Road, Danbury, Conn. Wednesday, October 11, 2023. H John Voorhees III/Hearst Connecticut Media Cousins Mohammad and Rafi Mashriqi, who helped grow the Shah’s Halal Food brand in Connecticut, said they secured the property at 61 Newtown Road in Plumtrees Plaza two months ago. Mohammad Mashriqi … Read more

Season’s eatings: Ten VERY different Christmas meals from around the world, from KFC in Japan to pickled herring in Sweden and prawns in Australia

Season’s eatings: Ten VERY different Christmas meals from around the world, from KFC in Japan to pickled herring in Sweden and prawns in Australia

KFC. Beetroot soup. Prawns. Christmas meals can vary enormously from country to country.   Here we reveal ten popular Christmas treats around the world. We think you’ll find it Claus-itively fascinating…  KFC -Japan Forget carving the Turkey, in Japan millions of people tuck into KFC fried chicken at Christmas Instead of feasting on turkey, many Japanese … Read more

Ryanair Flight Evacuated After Cabin Fills With Smoke; Nearly 200 Passengers On Board

Ryanair Flight Evacuated After Cabin Fills With Smoke; Nearly 200 Passengers On Board

A Ryanair flight experienced an emergency when nearly 200 passengers were forced to evacuate after the cabin filled up with smoke. The incident occurred on Sunday when a Buzz Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft was preparing to takeoff from the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Buzz is a Poland-based partner of low-budget carrier Ryanair. The flight FR4626, which … Read more