You know the weird in-between time after Christmas and before New Year? Well, it’s called Twixmas – from the word betwixt which is an old-fashioned word for between – and here at Secret London, we’ve put tog...
There are certain phrases that are stop-you-in-your-tracks-terrifying for any Londoner to hear at the best of times (we’re talking ‘…severe delays across all lines’ sort of terrifying). But at Ch...
There are many ways to describe this weird period of nothingness between Christmas and New Year; ‘Chrimbo Limbo’ being our favourite. You could also call it ‘The Festive Perineum’, as one manR...
Because Christmas Eve is the real deal. A day filled with festive spirit, prosperity and so much anticipation, only Christmas Eve could bring the feels that it does. Not quite on board with that idea? Let me persuade yo...
Yes, I can tell you’re shouting at us right now – but hear our argument for Boxing Day out… 1. Leftovers. Turkey sandwiches. ‘Nuff said. It’s actually built up far less than the main event...
Ever wondered if London has always looked as it does now at Christmas time? The extravagant lights, pavements bustling with people, shops dressed to the nines in festive decorations… If anything confirms that yes,...
The Winter solstice might mark the shortest day of the year, just days before Christmas, but if you ask us, Christmas day must surely be the longest of the year. At least, it sure feels like it! From sitting and watchin...
We’re well into December now–and the season of work parties, drinks with our loved ones and festive nights is upon us. What do all those activities have in common? They are all…...
Gone are the days of being up bright and early to unwrap presents on Christmas morning. Oh no. We’re grown-ups now, didn’t you know? So we get up at the crack of dawn to watch big, bright, shiny things fly t...