In Scotland, the days between Christmas and hogmanay are known as "daft days."
Along with many others, I like to call these days "Betwixtmas."
HAPPY DAFT DAYS OF BETWIXTMAS, Y'ALL
In Scotland, the days between Christmas and hogmanay are known as "daft days."
Along with many others, I like to call these days "Betwixtmas."
HAPPY DAFT DAYS OF BETWIXTMAS, Y'ALL
In Scotland, the days between Christmas and hogmanay are known as "daft days."
Along with many others, I like to call these days "Betwixtmas."
HAPPY DAFT DAYS OF BETWIXTMAS, Y'ALL
Grayson waiting for the new year.
Grayson waiting for the new year.
“Decluttering is about creating a place for yourself where you can return to your true self,” says Hideko Yamashita, the original queen of ‘danshari’ — the Japanese concept of tidying up to improve your life. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/27/lifestyle/danshari-decluttering-new-year-book/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #decluttering #newyear #mentalhealth
As prices keep rising, 98% of struggling families with children in Japan said they have been suffering economic hardship since the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey by nonprofit organization Kidsdoor shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/23/japan/society/hardship-families-pandemic-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #covid19injapan #poverty #children #surveys #christmas #newyear
Following her first encounter with “Christmas cake” in 1975, an American writer began to establish her own holiday traditions and menus by blending cultures and communities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/12/22/voices/christmas-new-years-meals-memories/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #voices #expats #christmas #oshogatsu #newyear #rurallife
One rather odd custom at Shōgatsu-goto Hajime fell to men with the same zodiac animal sign as that current year's. They were responsible for collecting pine branches for New Year decorations (松迎え) from mountains positioned in that year's determined lucky direction.
#folklore
It's green and it's coming for Christmas. No, not the Grinch but matcha. Whip up a Japanese-inspired yuletide cake with the fragrant tea and some medicinal spices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/16/food-drink/otoso-inspired-matcha-cake/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #sake #alcohol #tea #christmas #newyear
I just donated to the fediverse instance I use, mastoart.social. In an otherwise rapidly enshittifing online space decentralized social media needs your support. If you are able, please consider donating to your instance! Thanks so much @bestiaexmachina & @Kitty for allowing me to use your instance & happy whatever y'all celebrate at this time of year!
#Nonprofit #Donation #Fediverse #Mastodon #Holidays #NewYear #BlackAndWhite #Landscape #Photography #Darktable #Christmas
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I just donated to the fediverse instance I use, mastoart.social. In an otherwise rapidly enshittifing online space decentralized social media needs your support. If you are able, please consider donating to your instance! Thanks so much @bestiaexmachina & @Kitty for allowing me to use your instance & happy whatever y'all celebrate at this time of year!
#Nonprofit #Donation #Fediverse #Mastodon #Holidays #NewYear #BlackAndWhite #Landscape #Photography #Darktable #Christmas
Is this the end of the 年賀状 era? More senders are announcing 年賀状じまい — formally opting out of New Year postcards. From etiquette tips to useful phrases, here’s what to know before the holidays. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/05/language/nengajo-new-year-cards/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #newyear #grammar
Wooden paddles featuring Shohei Ohtani, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and 10 other newsmakers from this year were unveiled by Tokyo-based doll-maker Kyugetsu on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/03/japan/hagoita-takaichi-ohtani/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #shoheiohtani #sanaetakaichi #newyear #shimonsakaguchi #susumukitagawa #nobelprize #kokuho
Happy #NewYear! 🥳
I've seen others doing an #intropost for the new year so thought I would as well.
📚 I write books about real historical women who lived in #Somerset or #SouthAmerica.
🇬🇧 I live in Somerset, England with my husband, a guide dog, 2 step kids and twin bio kids.
🇪🇨 I lived in Ecuador for over 7 years and speak fluent Spanish. The twins were born there and moved back to England with me when they were 5.
📝 I also work as a proofreader and translator between English and Spanish.