As with so many festive traditions, the twelve days of Christmas leading to Twelfth night are familiar, even if their roots seem a little shrouded. Generally recognised as the period been Christmas day and the Coming of the Epiphany the period marked the traditional length of Christmas festivities. Pagan beliefs also explain the tradition of taking down festive decorations on Twelfth Night. These decorations often took the form of evergreen foliage (typically holly and ivy) and some believed that tree spirits sheltered in the decorative sprigs. Removing them either before or after Twelfth Night came to be regarded as unlucky as the disgruntled spirits would exact a toll in the following year’s crops! Continue reading “Twelfth Night”
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The Six Secrets of Fabulous Property Photography
There are many elements that go into making great property photography; the weather, equipment, the skill and experience of the photographer. But, did you know that there many ways you can increase the chances of achieving fantastic images of your home? You need to ensure the images of your house not only do it justice, but also, more importantly, indicate the kind of lifestyle that a buyer can aspire to. Here are some of our suggestions to do just that:
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