Margo Lestz's Blog, page 16
March 15, 2018
Who Was Saint Patrick?
Digging into his history a bit, I found that this Irish saint was quite an interesting fella…
March 9, 2018
Keep Calm and Carry On
Keep Calm and Carry On posters were designed for WW II but didn't come into public view until...
February 23, 2018
History of the French Croissant
The flaky, buttery croissant is as French as a beret or a baguette...
February 10, 2018
Vinegar Valentines
Today's valentine cards are filled with sweet expressions of love, but it wasn't always like this...
February 1, 2018
The Calisson of Provence: A Sweet Story
The calisson is a Provençal treat linked to Good King René and Queen Jeanne...
January 20, 2018
London Frost Fairs
When the River Thames used to freeze over, Londoners would have a party...
January 12, 2018
Boney Napoleon Scares British Children
How "Boney" Bonaparte went from being a little pest to a child-eating ogre...
December 31, 2017
New Year’s Day, Calendar Years, and the British Tax Year
January 1 has been known as New Year’s Day since the Roman times. But that didn’t necessarily mean it was the first day of the new year...
December 21, 2017
Happy Holidays & Christmas Crackers
I just love the festive, Christmas season. The sights, sounds, and smells always seems to lift my spirits...
December 8, 2017
Wassail and Wassailing
When wandering through a Christmas market on a chilly winter’s day, nothing tastes better or warms you up like a hot, spiced cider...
