Eggs are traditionally associated with this time of year, symbolising new life and new beginnings. Most of us have moved on to egg-shaped chocolate – but if you still have…

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The 17th March is St Patrick’s Day, when the world goes a little crazy for Ireland. The man himself, St Patrick, was born around 385 AD , although his exact…

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You’ll read it in a thousand-and-one celebratory Clinton’s cards – home is where the heart is. That is, obviously, a metaphor. If your heart could only function inside the walls…

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Whether or not you’re familiar with floriography or the language of flowers, it’s common knowledge that roses mean love. While deep red roses are the traditional choice for lovers, did…

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