Celebrations

Celebrating the Year of the Monkey

Celebrating the Year of the Monkey

13/01/2016
February 8th marks the start of the Chinese New Year and communities around the world will be celebrating the Year of the Monkey with street parades, festivals and parties. Based on the lunar and solar calendars, the actual date of Chinese New Year varies, but always falls between late January and mid-February.In China this means a whole week’s holiday but for us there are events all around the UK in all the major cities.London hosts the biggest parade in the world outside China on Sunday February 14th, beginning at 10.00 am on Charing Cross Road with Dragon and Lion Dances. There are events a...
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Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas Everyone

02/12/2015
Who would believe it is 30 years since Shakin’ Stevens had a Christmas No. 1 in the UK singles chart with “Merry Christmas Everyone”? And it is still a firm favourite on the radio and TV every year. As November comes to an end and temperatures drop, thoughts are turning to the festive season.Window displays have taken on a sparkle and the high streets are lit up with their traditional decorations. Well-known retail brands have already launched their Christmas-themed television adverts and everywhere plans are afoot for carol services, office parties, family celebrations and big public events. ...
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Decorate your party with Halloween Paper Lanterns

Decorate your party with Halloween Paper Lanterns

20/10/2015
It’s already that time of year, when we decorate our homes with scary Halloween decorations. Here are our fantastic paper lanterns – witches, pumpkins and bats. Find the whole collection here: http://www.paperlanternsuk.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=65 The witches and bats are 12” in diameter and the pumpkin is 16”. Of course you can use them again and again and if the weather is good on the night hang a few up outside lit up with our battery operated LED lights.If you are planning to have a Halloween party here are some simple and spooky games you can use to keep the children happ...
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Spring and summer parties - Chelsea flower show, Hampton Court, Ascot, Henley

Spring and summer parties - Chelsea flower show, Hampton Court, Ascot, Henley

27/04/2015
Great British Summer CelebrationsWith the children returning to school after the Easter holidays and the weather warming up a touch, we are now looking forward to the busy summer season with lots of weddings, birthdays and anniversaries as well as the annual, early summer events Britain does so well.The first of these’ institutions’ is the Chelsea Flower Show, world renowned celebration of all things horticultural, visited by royalty, celebrities and gardening fans alike. This is closely followed by shows at Hampton Court and later in the summer at Tatton Park. Our paper lanterns combine very ...
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Diwali – the Festival of Light

Diwali – the Festival of Light

24/11/2014
Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated every year in October or November, depending on the cycle of the moon. This year Diwali will be celebrated on 23rd October. The Festival of Light celebrates the idea that light conquers darkness; that good defeats evil, knowledge surmounts ignorance, and hope overcomes despair.The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. Traditionally, Hindus gather with friends and family for prayers followed by a spectacular fireworks display, a feast and the giving of presents.Before Diwali everyone cleans and decorates their home, dresses in their finest out...
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Pumpkins, apple bobbing and trick or treat!

Pumpkins, apple bobbing and trick or treat!

24/11/2014
As we approach All Hallows’ Eve, the shops are filled with everything Halloween from pumpkins, to costumes, spiders, bats, witches’ hats and all manner of orange and black food. It’s time to plan your Halloween party or visit the best spooky events and scary attractions.We have two great paper lanterns to help spice up your party venue. They are both round, 12 inches in diameter with regular wire ribbing. The Witches lantern has a white background with black witchy silhouettes and yellow stars and moons. The cerise Bat lantern is decorated with black bats with scary yellow eyes.All the prepara...
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