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Burns Night is on January 25th and commemorates Scotlands National Poet Robert Burns who was born on this date. We have been looking at a typical Burns Night Supper and the traditions surrounding it, such as flying the Scottish Flag, wearing Kilts and Tartan and enjoying readings and haggis. We would love to know if you have attended a Burns Night Supper.

It will soon be soon be Chinese New Year. The celebrations begin on 31st January and this year is the Year Of The Horse. We have been looking at some of the traditions of Chinese New Year which include dinners, fireworks and Decorations. The decorations are mainly Red and consist of Lanterns, Chinese Flags and Bunting. There are parades in London on 2nd February and we love to know if you are going to any of these festivities and how you celebrate Chinese New Year.

Australia Day is on 26th January and is a Public Holiday in Australia. We have been talking about the history of Australia Day and how it is celebrated in Australia and by Australians in other countries. It is a time for family and friends to get together and fly the Australian Flag. People decorate their homes and businesses with Australian Bunting and Cutouts. We would love to know how you will celebrating Australia Day this year.

Today we are looking forward to our office Christmas lunch this week. With Christmas now so near this is a busy week for Christmas Work Do's. We have been talking about the traditional work party with a few drinks, good food, Santa Hats and Christmas Crackers. We would love to know if you have had your Christmas work party and how it went.

Before we know it Christmas will soon be upon us and having seen the first bit of tinsel up yesterday I have now started to think about the festive season. I have been thinking about what I need and deciding which Christmas Decorations and Christmas Crackers to choose. Please let me know if you have started preparing yet.

As the new series of 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' started last night that has been the talk of the office today. We are big fans of this series and gives us a good excuse to get out the Australian Decorations and Hats. We enjoy Ant and Decs humour while presenting and the reactions from the Celebrities while suffering the Bush Tucker trials. Please tell us if you will glued to watching this series.

Thanksgiving takes place on 28th November and is a National Holiday in America. Families celebrate with a special meal often using Disposable Tableware. Loads of Stars & Stripes Decorations as well as American Flags and Bunting are put up. . This annual tradition has been taking place since 1863 and is an important day in the American calendar. We would love to know if you have celebrated Thanksgiving in America.

The storm at the beginning of the week left us without any electricity for two days. We did not let this hinder our spirits at Novelties Direct as we packed orders using Glow In The Dark Products to help us see what we were doing. Please let us know if you managed to have a normal working day.

It will be soon be Guy Fawkes Night. On 5th November there will be public firework displays and many parties at home. We have been looking at some of the history of Guy Fawkes and the fun now surrounding the event. There are different Firework Party Packs and Glow In The Dark and Flashing LED items which always add to the atmosphere. We would love to know how you are spending Guy Fawkes Night this year.

Halloween is fast approaching so we have been looking at some of the history and traditions that make Halloween such a great night for all. Halloween is on 31st October and is a night of Parties, Fancy Dress, Scary Masks, Halloween Decorations, Pumpkins and Trick or Treating. Please let us know which traditions you take part in and if you have any of your own.