ISTANBUL — Billions of Christians around the world are excited to celebrate Christmas this weekend. Those in the world’s second-largest religious community, Muslims, don’t share quite the same excitement. In a few Muslim-majority countries, like Saudi Arabia, Brunei and Somalia, Christmas celebrations are banned. In Turkey, my country, they are not illegal, but some Islamist […]
Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is not to have to buy presents
There is a specific constipated care with which a relative, upon opening your present, smiles, “You really shouldn’t have.” Their eyes widen and fall at the same time as if their social skills are prolapsing, and their voice falters as they are the most honest they’ve been all year. I have seen this face […]
How to DIY the Classic Snow White Costume for Halloween
Whether you’re feeling spooky, grumpy, glam, or classic, there are so many Halloween costumes to choose from. We love Disney princesses — and specifically Snow White. She’s kind, friendly, patient, and stylish! And even though Snow really only goes for her lovely primary-colored dress, we thought it would be the most fun to DIY her […]
‘Stranger Things’ Halloween Costumes To Wear With Your Squad
With Halloween fast approaching, you might think you’re running out of time to pull off the perfect costume. If you need a little inspo, look no further than the Netflix ’80s nostalgia-fest obsession to pull together these last-minute Stranger Things Halloween costumes like a pro. The best part about Stranger Things Halloween costumes is that […]
The Most Adorable Photos of Dogs in Christmas Costumes
You know when you see something and you think to yourself, wait, how cute would that be on a dog instead of a person? Case in point: Christmas costumes. After all, Christmas is basically the new Halloween — and you’ve probably got four Christmas sweaters to prove it As part our Snapchat Discover Holiday Channel, […]
Top 10 Christmas presents revealed – for pets
The list, compiled by Maxi Zoo, is based on a significant year-on-year rise in the spending pattern of Christmas shoppers at its 18 stores. It sees snuggle pads, doggy deodorant, designer dog shampoo and brain training toys all topping the list. Alice Cross, executive director of Maxi Zoo Ireland, said: “Irish pet parents are […]
Easy Christmas costumes for kids
Whether they need a Christmas costume for a nativity play or a school party, your kids are guaranteed to come home and give you a day’s notice that they need an outfit. So what do you do – make a last minute dash to the supermarket? There’s no need, you can make some easy Christmas […]
Funny Couples Costume Ideas So You And Your Partner Win Every Halloween Costume Competition
Funny Couples Costume Ideas So You And Your Partner Win Every Halloween Costume Competition I have somehow always been single on Halloween, but it’s a personal dream of mine to have a boyfriend on the holiday, so I can force him to do one of those funny couples costume ideas, like Mario and Luigi or […]
OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY’ COSTUME DESIGNER ON WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR ACTUAL OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY
It is the season for office holiday parties, those merry affairs where co-workers mingle out in the wild and consume alcohol in each other’s presence. The semi-awkward, fish-out-of-water situations always pose a tricky question: what to wear? While pop-culture can sometimes serve as a reference point for navigating unknown dressing territory, Office Christmas Party […]
Festive costumes and gifts to give to your pet this Christmas
YOUR Christmas list is probably already about four pages long (and expanding) so we don’t want to do anything to add to your stress. But, if you’re picking up gifts for the family, have you considered what you might get for your four-legged family member? Yes, presents for pets are most definitely a “thing” […]