Why Denmark’s cosy seaside inns are best visited in winter

[ A summertime staple, badehoteller (seaside hotels) have been providing holidaying Danes a place of rest and relaxation since the early 19th century. Both luxurious and quaint, the hotels served as a home-from-home for the Danish upper class, who became enchanted by the tranquillity and natural beauty of the country’s white sand beaches. “The guests … Read more

Holly is an easy garden plant for winter – here’s how to grow it

[ Evergreen hollies were sacred to ancient druids, adorned temples of ancient Greece and Rome and were symbols adopted for Christmas. They have been popular winter decorations for hundreds of years – many houses and public buildings in 16th-century London were described as being decorated with holly, and about a quarter of a million bunches … Read more

Why you get sick as soon as you take time off work

[ It’s as familiar as it is frustrating – after the frantic scramble before the holiday break, you wake up after your first lie-in with a thumping cough and sore throat. It’s as though the moment you reach the end of a stressful period and can actually relax is the moment that your body decides … Read more

How I decide if the UK will get a white Christmas, as a Met Office meteorologist

[ The picture-postcard image of snow-blanketed festive scenes has become synonymous with Christmas thanks to Charles Dickens, Bing Crosby and, frankly, the entire Hollywood festive film output. In the UK, a white Christmas is officially announced by the Met Office – and it is a responsibility they don’t take lightly. Here, Craig Snell, a senior … Read more

Tulsi kadha for winter: Easy ways to prepare

[ As the winter is here, our bodies undergo subtle changes, adapting to the seasonal shift. Winter not only brings cozy moments and festivities but also demands heightened attention to our well-being. Amidst the chill, it is essential to take some remedies not to fall sick during this time. Though you fell sick, we have … Read more

Snow Sports Are Getting More Dangerous

[ Many people meet Dale Atkins for the first time on their worst days—ice climbers who are stranded and injured, skiers that have been swallowed by an avalanche. Atkins, a skilled mountaineer as well as a climatologist and former weather and avalanche forecaster, is one of the experts on Colorado’s Alpine Rescue Team that local … Read more

My housemates spent £100 on Christmas decorations without asking

[ In our weekly series, readers can email in with any financial dilemma and enter the Money Moral Maze. Are your friends racking up big drinks tabs and then trying to split the bill equally? Is your partner spending overspending on your joint account? No matter your dilemma, email in anonymously, and i‘s money and … Read more

How to Set Your Thermostat—According to Science

[ The temperature of your heating system can also probably run lower than you’d expect. With modern gas boilers and heat pumps in particular, the concept of “low and slow” can achieve significant energy savings. In a system that uses hot water to heat up radiators, for instance, this means you would ensure that this … Read more

Shoppers set for £5bn Christmas week spending spree

[ Consumers are poised to make next week the biggest food shop of the year after saving the best till last to take maximum advantage of supermarket promotions, bagging bargains wherever they can. Grocery sales growth is expected to peak over the seven days to Christmas Eve, with shoppers likely to spend up to £5bn … Read more

​How to get your home winter ready

[ ​​Prepare your home for winters​ The season of chills and colds is here! While winter brings with itself icy fangs and chilly gusts, it also brings cheer, Christmas, and good food. You can turn your home into a cozy haven by following these tips. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Genx Newz is … Read more