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Celtic Connections: A Guide to Glasgow’s Musical Extravaganza

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Time travellers, dust off your kilts, tune your fiddles, and prepare to be swept off your feet by Celtic Connections, Glasgow’s world-renowned celebration of Celtic music and culture. Every January, Scotland’s largest winter music festival transforms Glasgow into a hub of traditional and contemporary sounds, blending the old with the new in a way only……
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A Guide to Appreciate a Dragon Day: Myths and Activities

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Calling all dragon enthusiasts, myth-seekers, and fantasy aficionados—January 16th is officially Appreciate a Dragon Day, the perfect excuse to pay tribute to the most captivating creatures of myth and legend. From their shimmering scales to their formidable breath (whether it’s fire, ice, or venom), dragons have fascinated humanity for centuries. Whether you’re a time traveller……
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St Hilary’s Day: The Frosty Feast of a Forgotten Saint

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If you’re a time traveller seeking an excuse to toast the coldest part of the year while unearthing some fascinating medieval traditions, mark your calendar for St Hilary’s Day, celebrated on January 13th. Once an important date in the medieval calendar, this day honours St Hilary of Poitiers, a 4th-century bishop, theologian, and all-around intellectual……
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