And Traveling the World
Happy Thanksgiving! As an expat, one of the most common questions I get asked on Thanksgiving is about the history of the holiday. I haven’t studied the subject in-depth since I was 7, so I’ve often struggled to articulate the story of Thanksgiving. But I’m going to remedy that with this post.
It’s Thanksgiving in Britain. If you’re like me, you’re in the UK and feeling a bit let down that today is just another day. You’ve been invited to a million work events tonight, declining them all politely while wondering how someone could possibly be so crazy as to plan an event on the best holiday of the year. And then reminding yourself that it’s not actually a holiday here. And then thinking it really should be.
This week is a big one for the English summer social season. Wimbledon started yesterday, Henley begins tomorrow, and today holds a special opening of its own: the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. This biennial flower show attracts 150,000 visitors and covers a vast area next to the famous royal palace in London. It’s the world’s largest flower show, and I got a sneak peek. Here’s what’s in store…
Today I want to bring you A Lady in London’s guide to Christmas events in London. There’s a lot going on in the UK capital in winter, and events are great ways to get into the seasonal spirit in the city.
