Reindeer at Christmas
Aviemore
Nov 2008 - Dec 2008

Christmastime comes alive at the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre each year with a visit to Scotland's only herd of reindeer. Trained guides will help find the herd, where you can feed and pet the majestic creatures as you learn about the animals and their natural habitat. Families with younger children can forgo the trek in lieu of reindeer made available directly at the centre.

Illuminations
Penzance
Dec 2008

The city of Penzance gears up for the Christmas season with a celebratory lighting of festive lights and decorations. Part of the festivities will include live musical performance and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Twelfth Night Celebration
London
6 Jan 2009

Enjoy the many performances that are held at this event at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. The event celebrates the Twelfth Night and marks the end of the Christmas Season. Musical performances are held through out the day along with readings from storytellers and numerous other festivities.

National Festival of Winter Ales
Manchester
21 Jan - 24 Jan, 2009

Enjoy a huge selection of winter brews that are available for tasting at this event. Warm up from the chilly winter weather by choosing one of the many types of ale that are on tap and be sure to try something new from the available wide selection.

Potato Day
Bowburn
24 Jan - 25 Jan, 2009

Celebrate the potato and learn all you will ever need to know about this staple food item. The Bowburn Community Centre is packed with potato enthusiasts where talks are held along with cooking demonstrations and of course tastings of the wondrous food prepared in as many ways possible.