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Modern European Studies < Back Isaac Shoffren Isaac is a first year studying History, German and Russian. He likes investigating the intersection of these topics and how they're still affecting the news today. Latest Articles by this Author Remembering the GDR: How Post-Reunification-Cinema Keeps Us Thinking about East Germany 04/11/24

The Forgotten Victims of the Holocaust Olivia Marshall Monday, 17 June 2024 With the arrival of Pride Month, Olivia reflects on those throughout history who have suffered due to their sexual orientation. Gay men living under National Socialism are often forgotten when remembering those who were persecuted by the Nazis. CW: mentions of the Holocaust and homophobia The gay scene flourished in the Weimar Republic in the late 1800s, despite the introduction of Paragraph 175 into German law in 1871 to prohibit sexual acts between men. The government almost repealed the law and ordered the police not to enforce it, meaning that Berlin had over 100 gay bars and until 1933, Germany was the country with the largest public gay population in the world. Under National Socialism (1933-1945), Paragraph 175 was made stricter, and the most severe prison sentence was increased to 10 years. The Nazis shut down gay bars and meeting spots, and in 1936, a Reich Office was founded to combat homosexuality. The Nazis saw homosexuality in men as a disease and believed that it was a threat to Germany’s birth rate. On the other hand, they believed that lesbians could easily be persuaded or forced to bear children and thus carry on the German race. Male homosexuality went against the ideals of virility and masculinity that were at the heart of the Nazi regime, but that didn’t apply to lesbians, meaning they weren’t considered to be such a threat. During National Socialism, over 100,000 gay men were arrested, around 50,000 of whom were sentenced to prison. In some cases, detained men could be released early if they agreed to be castrated. During this period, prosecutions increased tenfold. Between 5,000 and 15,000 gay men were sent to concentration camps. In the camps, the Nazis used different coloured triangles on prisoners’ uniforms to easily identify why they were imprisoned. Gay men were given a pink triangle, which has since been reclaimed as a symbol of the LGBT liberation movement. It is said that gay prisoners were treated more harshly than any other group and they were often beaten by other prisoners because of their pink triangle. They worked longer hours than other prisoners and were subjected to more physical labour. This is because the Nazis believed that hard work would make them heterosexual. The Nazis also experimented on the gay men imprisoned in the camps to attempt to ‘turn’ them heterosexual. These experiments included testosterone injections, castration, and forced visits to prostitutes. Two thirds of gay men sent to concentration camps died – a far higher figure than the average mortality rate in the camps. After being released from the camps, most men did not talk about their experiences. As Paragraph 175 had not been changed, they were still considered criminals, and many even had to serve prison sentences immediately after their release from concentration camps. Paragraph 175 was not relaxed until 1968 in East Germany and 1969 in West Germany and was not fully repealed until 1994. Germany did not recognise gay prisoners as victims of the Nazis, and they were therefore not entitled to reparations like other victims were. The victims could not speak out for fear of being arrested again up until the point where homosexuality was legalised, but even then, they feared being judged due to public opinion. Many survivors died before homosexuality became more accepted in society and so didn’t have a chance to share their stories. With changing perceptions around being gay, these victims are being commemorated more, and a memorial dedicated to them opened in Berlin in 2008. However, they are still not as known about and talked about as other groups of Holocaust victims. During Pride Month, it is important to reflect upon those who were and still are oppressed for their sexuality, and to remember the gay men who were persecuted and imprisoned under National Socialism. About the Author Olivia was our Welfare Officer for 2023-24. After graduating with a BA in French and German with Translation in 2022, Liv is now completing an MA Translation Studies. Apart from being passionate about translation, she loves to travel, explore new places, and experience different cultures. She is looking forward to meeting others with the same interests through Lingo. The Forgotten Victims of the Holocaust Olivia Marshall Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . 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European Music Festivals to Attend This Summer Niamh Woodhouse Tuesday, 15 February 2022 Music festival season may seem far away, but line-ups are being released and it’s time to secure those tickets for an unforgettable summer with a music festival abroad. Rock en Seine Where – Paris, France When – 25-28 August 2022 How much – €59 (£49) for a day pass or €199 (£166) for the full 4 days As you may be able to tell from the name, the backdrop to this festival is the River Seine, which runs through the centre of Paris. Rock en Seine has a different feel to a lot of British festivals, having a more classic elegant Parisian vibe and bringing together a mix of different styles such as indie, pop, electronic and alternative. This year will feature both world-renowned names such as Arctic Monkeys and Tame Impala, as well as popular French acts like Stromae and La Femme. Rolling Loud Portugal Where - Portimão, Portugal When - 6-8 July 2022 How much - £278.88 Rolling Loud, held in Miami, has become North America’s biggest hip-hop festival and this year, its organisers are making the trip across the pond and holding the well-known festival in the beautiful Algarve. The eagerly anticipated event will be headlined by J. Cole, A$AP Rocky and Future, with equally impressive names in the remainder of the line-up such as AJ Tracey, D-Block Europe and Jack Harlow. Hideout Where - Novalja, Croatia When - 3-7 July 2022 How much - £159 Tying in a perfect location and star attractions from the current electronic music scene, Hideout Festival is held on the Croatian coast and promises an entire week of partying. This year, festivalgoers will be treated to the amazing tunes with acts such as Denis Sulta, Folamour, Mall Grab and Camelphat. Sziget Festival Where - Budapest, Hungary When -10-15 August 2022 How much - €195 (£165) for 3 days or €290 (£245) for 6 days Sziget is no doubt one of Europe’s biggest festivals, in terms of size, length and the names it attracts. The next instalment hosts mammoth names in pop like Dua Lipa, Lewis Capaldi and Bastille. As a multi-genre event, there are also acts such as Irish post-punk band, Fontaines DC, recent Brit winner, Little Simz and upcoming Dance producer, Taahlia. The organisers transform the island of Obuda for its 500,000 guests into a magical, musical wonderland. Earth Garden Festival Where – Attard, Malta When – 2-5 June 2022 How much – tickets on sale soon Unleash your inner hippie at this sustainable, environmentally aware festival held in Malta’s national park. With 120 acts, it pretty much has every genre you can think of including ska, funk, blues, reggae, alternative rock, dub, hip-hop, psychedelic trance, techno, house and so much more. However, it’s not just about the music. With a green twist, Earth Garden has become a leading example for other music festivals with its water and electricity consumption and waste management. Bukta Open Air Festival Where - Tromsø, Norway When - 18-20 July How much - 1,859kr (£155) What could be more idyllic than listening to great music within the setting of the magnificent Scandinavian fjords? Well, you can do exactly that at Bukta in Norway. This year, international acts The Hives, IDLES and Daniel Romano will be taking the stage alongside locals, DAGNY and DumDum Boys. If all this hasn’t sold you, it gets better as the day goes on – you can experience the phenomenon of the midnight sun and party all day long! About the Author Niamh was the founder of Lingo Magazine, was Editor-in-Chief for 2022/23, and is now a Lingo alumni. Speaking French and Spanish, she has a particular interest in articles about history, culture and travel! Whilst studying in Cadiz, Niamh met other language students from universities across the UK and soon discovered that many of them write for language magazines at their universities. Seeing this gap in the market for a language magazine, she set up the magazine alongside an amazing committee for her fellow and future language students at the University of Nottingham! 48 Hours in Seville: Spain's Sunny City Niamh Woodhouse European Music Festivals to Attend This Summer Niamh Woodhouse I Went to a Naked Orchestra: A Review of Carta by Monica Calle Niamh Woodhouse Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . 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'A Victory for Feminism': How France Made the Right to Abortion Part of its Constitution Charlie Bodsworth Friday, 5 April 2024 In near direst response to the shift some countries have made towards restricting the right and access to safe abortions, France has become the first ever country to explicitly include abortion as a "guaranteed freedom" in its constitution, but this hasn't been without its struggles. CW: abortion At a crucial time in history, France has officially become the first country to enshrine the right to abortion into its constitution, following a ceremony symbolically taking place on the 8th of March (International Women’s Day). Despite the overwhelming majority for this decision, the move has been a long time coming. The amendment bill was first proposed by MP Mathilde Panot in late 2022, which was met with an overall positive response from both of France’s parliamentary houses: the National Assembly and the Senate. The main division between the houses was with the wording, with the National Assembly agreeing with abortion being a “right”, and the Senate considering it to be more of a “freedom”. The bill was revisited in January of this year, which proposed having abortion be a “guaranteed freedom”. The houses then voted on the amendment bill, both experiencing an overwhelming majority voting in favour. To consolidate the vote, President Emmanuel Macron called for a special parliamentary session in Versailles as a repeat vote on the matter, in which a majority vote of three-fifths would negate the need for a public referendum. And this is exactly what happened. On 4th March, the vote was 780-72, proceeded by a standing ovation from those in attendance, and ascertaining the bill as the 25th amendment to France’s constitution since its establishment in 1958. The right to choose an abortion has been a legal right in France since 1975, thanks to former Minister of Health Simone Veil, although various adjustments have been made to the law over the years to widen access to this vital medical procedure. The most recent of these was in 2022, where the legal deadline for an abortion increased from 12 weeks to 14. So, why is making it constitutional so important? The primary reason is that, in France, there is extremely widespread support for access to abortions, even among the right wing, with polls stating around 85% of the French population were in favour of the amendment bill. This acts as a beacon of hope, in contrast to countries such as the US and Poland, where vital access to abortions has recently become more and more restricted. Of course, the bill has received some backlash from various groups. The overall enshrinement act was contested by anti-abortion groups and the Vatican. However, some have also considered the bill unnecessary, with the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man - a text highly intertwined with the French constitution - non-explicitly protecting abortion rights in the constitution. There have also been speculations that President Emmanuel Macron, who is currently at risk of losing a government majority, used the amendment bill to pander to the left wing. What is certain, however, is the hope and joy that has been brought to women both in France and further abroad, with many calling the amendment a victory for feminism. While there are still some changes to be made regarding the accessibility of abortions in France, enshrining this guaranteed freedom into its constitution has added an indefinite level of protection for the rights of many women in difficult and painful situations, and has acted as a point of resistance with the current global trend to remove these valuable rights to keep abortions legally and medically safe. About the Author A nerd in every sense, Charlie was our 2023-24 Language and Linguistics editor. She completed a BA in Modern Languages with Translation Studies, including a year spent in Paris, and is soon to complete her MA in Translation Studies. She speaks French and has just started learning Japanese! In her spare time, she plays video games, watches movies, and spends plenty of time with her two gerbils. 'A Victory for Feminism': How France Made the Right to Abortion Part of its Constitution Charlie Bodsworth Cannabis Legalisation in Germany Olivia Marshall The Reintroduction of the Eastern Black Rhino in Kenya Harriet Rothwell-Inch Copyright free images via Unsplash . For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: france politics rights global affairs Categories: Global Affairs News Guide Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World Vicki Mileson Tuesday, 15 February 2022 Every culture has their unique way of celebrating Valentine’s Day – a day loved and hated by many. Vicki explores some sweet and strange Valentine's customs from across the globe. Valentine’s Day itself has unclear origins but some people say it came from Rome , and today it is one of the most commercialised days of the year. The story of Valentine’s Day goes that Emperor Claudius II executed two men on 14 February, although different years, who were both called Valentine. According to Roman legend, one of these men healed his guard’s daughter’s blindness and left a note signed, ‘From your Valentine’. While in the UK, we may know Valentine’s Day as the day that couples go out for dinner and exchange cards and gifts, each country has their own way of marking the special day. Japan – cryptic chocolate and white gifts It’s traditional for women to gift men chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Giri choco is 'obligation chocolate' for friends and colleagues and honmei choco , ‘true feeling chocolate’ is for someone she has romantic feelings for. In return, on White Day, 14 March, men gift women anything ranging from white chocolates to white jewellery. South Korea – singletons unite As in Japan, women in South Korea give gifts to men on Valentine’s Day and the men then celebrate White Day. However, South Koreans celebrate a third day, known as Black Day . On 14 April, single friends gather to eat noodles and celebrate their singlehood. The day’s name originates from the noodles they eat that come in a black bean sauce. Denmark – guess your secret admirer Since the 18th century, the Danes have been sending gaekkebrev to their crushes (paper snowflakes featuring a poem) and then signing their name in dots to preserve an air of mystery. If the recipient manages to guess the sender’s identity, the sender must buy them an Easter egg. South Africa – wear your heart on your sleeve In South Africa, they literally wear their hearts on their sleeves and pin the name of their sweethearts to their clothes. It’s believed that the tradition came from the ancient festival of Lupercalia, where men would wear the name of their Valentine in a similar way. Guatemala – Valentine’s for everyone Over in Guatemala, Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance. The focus is also on family, friends and colleagues and the day is more generally named ‘El Día del Cariño’ (The Day of Affection). There’s also an Old Love Parade in Guatemala City which celebrates the country’s senior citizens. The Philippines – government-funded celebrations for the world to see On Valentine’s Day in the Philippines, hundreds of couples come together to get married in public places . Often, the celebrations are government-sponsored, giving less privileged couples the opportunity to tie the knot and covering the cost of the wedding cake, flowers and even rings. France – bonfires in the name of love France is known as one of the most romantic countries in the world, with Paris as the city of love. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, they used to have ‘ une loterie d’amour ’, where hopeful singles would line up on either side of the street and call to each other until they were all paired up. The women left without a partner would then build a large bonfire and burn pictures of the men who had rejected them. The French government later banned this bizarre practice and Valentine’s Day is now more what you’d expect in France. Lots of croissants, champagne, and chocolate! Italy – love at first sight and Shakespearean romance Italy used to have the tradition of young, unmarried girls waking up before dawn to spot their future husbands. Legend said that the first man they saw on Valentine’s Day would be the man they would marry. Today, this is less common and one of the more popular traditions is to exchange ‘ Baci Perugina ’ – small, chocolate-covered hazelnuts wrapped in a romantic quote that is printed in four different languages. In Verona, there is a four-day festival to celebrate love with heart-shaped lanterns and a letter-writing competition to Juliet from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Ghana – for the love of chocolate Valentine’s Day in Ghana has been dubbed ‘ National Chocolate Day ’ to promote tourism and cocoa products, the backbone of their economy. They use the day to get the most out of chocolate-themed menus and exhibitions around the country. Taiwan – communicating with flowers Valentine’s Day in Taiwan looks a lot like Valentine’s Day in Western countries – giving flowers to your loved ones. However, in Taiwan, the colour and number of flowers carry a secret message . Red roses mean ‘you’re my one and only’ and 99 roses mean ‘I will love you forever’, while 108 roses mean ‘will you marry me?’ About the Author Vicki recently graduated her degree studying French and Spanish. She spent her year abroad in Grenoble and Bilbao, meeting people from across the world and sparking a desire to learn an unrealistic amount of languages. Vicki loves all things culture, but especially literature and film. Vicki was our 2022/23 Culture Editor. Southern Spain’s Architectural Gems Vicki Mileson Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World Vicki Mileson What’s On in Nottingham: November Vicki Mileson Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Valentine's Day Traditions Love Around the World Vicki Mileson Categories: Culture Global Culture Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? 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How did the Convicted Felon Donald Trump Manage to Win the US Elections? Caitlin Morrell Monday, 9 December 2024 While the 2024 U.S. Elections were expected to be close between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump won by a landslide of 291 electoral votes to 222, becoming the first convicted felon to be elected president. Donald Trump’s shock victory in the 2024 U.S. Elections has divided the country into two reactions: excitement and dread for what will come in his administration's next four years. This article analyses some reasons for Trump's victory and what happens now. Donald Trump, the candidate representing the Republican party, was criminally convicted in May and found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business record to commit election fraud. And yet, the convicted felon won the election just weeks ago. The two candidates, former prosecutor and democrat Kamala Harris against the former defendant and republican Donald Trump were expected to be neck and neck according to many journalists and political analysts. Yet, in a turn of events, the republican won with over 76 million votes. The outcry from democrats has flooded social media, warning those of minority groups to do whatever is necessary to stay safe. On the other hand, there’s delight from Republicans who believe that Trump will lead America into a better condition than its last administration. Regardless of your thoughts, the revelation of this landslide win is still surprising, considering Trump’s controversial policies, sexual misconduct allegations and criminal charges- an issue of particular importance due to their severity. It makes many question: exactly how did a criminal win the presidential election? Many reasons are primarily based on what went wrong in Kamala Harris’s campaign. For example, Harris lamented the position of the United States regarding minor demographic groups such as LGBTQ+ groups and ethnic minorities rather than focusing on general issues that affect everyday lives of all Americans, such as the economy, crime rates and immigration. One could argue that the threat which some of Trump’s policies and views hold for civil rights in the United States, and Harris’ advocation for equality amongst the American people, including female healthcare and legalisation of abortion nationwide, may explain the demographics for Harris voters. Furthermore, Joe Biden, the current president, dropped out of the presidential race in July rather than earlier after blunders in debates that eroded confidence in the Democratic party. Many analysts and supporters believe that Harris may have stood a chance if given more time to campaign. Further out of Harris’s control as a black woman, is the historical gender and racial bias of presidential candidates where many previous candidates were white and/or male. While she did win over most voters from ethnic minority groups, these groups only make up a small chunk of the United States. Ethnic minorities make up only 72 million of the population compared to over 252 million white Americans according to 2023 statistics, and Trump won over half of the votes from both white men and women. That is not to say that Trump was fortunate based on the opponent’s misfortune. For example, Trump was right to focus on the United States’ economy. 45% of all voters said they were worse off financially than they were four years ago. One Trump voter talking to LBC stated : “We’re tired of being stomped down, we’re tired of high gas prices, we’re tired of being bullied - and we stood up for the first time.” A lot of Trump voters stated economy to be a driving point of their decision, but the attempted assassination of Trump in July could very well be a contributing factor too. Demonstrating resilience he made a public appearance less than two days later. By this point, Trump was dominating polls, leaving Biden behind and Democrats reeling from the defeat that had yet to be confirmed. Trump’s success in the US election is something that could be debated for days for many reasons, but the results have stated its official victor without complaint. While Haris and Biden has peacefully conceded and ensured “smooth transition” for the now President-Elect, it has not stopped them from working. The Biden Administration’s green light for Ukraine to use US-supplied missiles to strike Russia on Sunday (17th) and usage of landmines on Wednesday (20th) indicates rapidly rising tensions for the world. This is a major policy shift from the democrats promise in 2022 to limit anti-personnel landmines. How Trump will proceed in January with the Ukraine-Russia conflict as well as the fate of the United States is something that the world will sure be watching. About the Author Local to Nottingham, Caitlin is an International Media and Communications student and the 25/26 Publicity Officer. While she has yet to actually spend a year anywhere, she has an appreciation of travel/culture and would like to explore outside of her birthplace. Besides late night crash outs, she enjoys laughing at bad films, writing fiction and pacing her room with her music on full blast. Copyright free images via Pexels. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Elections Categories: I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? 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Holi on the Downs 2022 Beth Walker Wednesday, 20 July 2022 Our Social Media Manager headed to this year's 'Holi on the Downs' ran by UoN's Hindu Society. Read on for her experience of a day full of colour, culture and fun. I recently attended the annual Holi On The Downs event hosted by Nottingham Hindu Society. My friends and I booked it on a bit of a whim, thinking it would be a fun thing to do on campus together before we graduate. I don’t think we quite expected how large scale the event actually would be! Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates springtime, colour and love. This was certainly apparent at this NHSF event, well, apart from the overcast weather. Nonetheless, this event was fun from start to finish. With each ticket purchase, entry was guaranteed along with a t-shirt to wear at the event and a variable amount of coloured powder depending on how much you paid for your ticket. As The Downs grew busier, cultural music could be heard and clouds of coloured powder started to erupt into the air for all to see. It really was such a unique experience. Once my friends had arrived, we collected our powder packs and joined the fun. Before long, we were covered from head to toe in colour: reds, blues, greens, pinks, yellows and oranges. The powder was harmless, although it did get everywhere! Thank goodness it was hair wash night, because my hair was stained blue and yellow. It was all part of the fun, though, and it was great to see so much vibrant colour brightening up the complementary white t-shirts. After all the powder had been thrown, everyone gathered in the centre as music was played louder and, quite unexpectedly, a mosh pit formed. It was, honestly, probably the most bizarre experience I have had on campus, but a good one all the same. An Indian street food stall seemed to emerge from nowhere at that point and, while I didn’t actually have any, my friends told me it tasted great. This seemed to be a snack selection of onion bhajis, samosas, pakoras and other Indian delicacies. When it was time to leave the event, there was a brushing off station so that you could brush your clothes down. This was a relief. That said, I did still walk back through Lenton with a face stained by coloured powder, which attracted a few funny glances here and there. I was definitely ready for the shower I had when I returned home! Once my hair was clean and my clothes in the wash, I realised how much I’d enjoyed the afternoon of Holi celebration. It was an unforgettable experience and I would absolutely recommend the event to anyone who fancies going next year. About the Author Beth loves languages. She studied French to A Level and still try to maintain her skills through listening to French music and reading French articles. She also studied Spanish to GCSE level, although nearly wasn’t allowed … When choosing her GCSE options, she was certain that she wanted to do both French and Spanish. However, the school didn’t allow it as they said it would be too difficult to learn two languages at the same time. She wrote two letters to the head teacher, one in each language, explaining her passion for language learning and, thankfully, he allowed her to continue studying them. As an English student she considers herself a true wordsmith. She is fascinated by how languages work, and this fascination is going to inspire much of the content she creates for Lingo. She can’t wait to start working alongside the super talented Lingo Committee to produce what she's certain will be a fantastic new languages and culture magazine. A Taste of the Mediterranean in Nottingham: Review of Yamas Beth Walker Holi on the Downs 2022 Beth Walker A Thai-ing Together of Culture and Cuisine: Zaap Thai Street Food Review Beth Walker Images provided by Beth Walker. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Beth Walker Holi Events Nottingham Societies Categories: Culture Review Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! 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What’s On in Nottingham: December Vicki Mileson Thursday, 1 December 2022 Lingo Magazine’s go-to guide for the top cultural events going on in Nottingham this month. December is promising to be the month of Christmas fun, ice skating and comedy acts before we all head home for the winter break. Christmas at Wollaton Hall – from 2 December to 1 January Are you really a Nottingham student if you haven’t ventured over to Wollaton Hall in the freezing cold to see some Christmas lights? Wollaton Hall will transform into a winter wonderland with lights set to delight all ages – perfect to take any friends or family who you are lucky to have visit you. Nottingham Contemporary Craft Fair – from 2 December to 4 December For the first weekend of the month, the lowest floor of the Nottingham Contemporary will house a range of stalls for you to browse and buy handmade stocking fillers. Over 40 designers will attend the event and it’s a great way to shop locally this Christmas. It is free entry and there is no need to book. Nottingham Vintage Kilo Sale – 3 December Sustainable fashion lovers unite! Organised by Worth The Weight , St Mary’s Church will transform into a vintage kilo sale from 11am to 5pm, with over nine tonnes of stock for you to sort through and find those hidden gems. General admission tickets to enter the event are £2. For early bird admission, the ticket is £3. Beeston Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas Market – 3 December In the heart of Beeston, there will be an array of market stalls and street theatre acts as well as a choir to keep you entertained and in the festive spirit. The light switch on will take place at 5:30pm, with fireworks kicking off at 6:30pm. The Canalhouse Comedy Night – 14 December Featuring a variety of established acts, the Canalhouse will be taken over for a night of laughs. Tickets are £2 and are available here. Swiftogeddon: The Taylor Swift Club Night – 16 December As if putting a load of Swifties in one room altogether wouldn’t be chaotic enough, this time it’s a club night too. Rescue Rooms will host a night of Taylor Swift fan favourites and her Christmas songs. Nottingham Winter Wonderland 2022 – until 31 December The Christmas market has returned. You’ll have until New Year’s Eve to check out the various hot chocolate stalls or try a Yorkshire Pudding Wrap, and then top it off with a trip to the ice rink’s skate-through bar. Christmas Skating at the National Ice Centre – until 8 January If you think there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than seeing your friends fall over on the ice and laughing at them, head on down to the National Ice Centre for their Christmas skating. Let us know if attend any of these events – maybe even write us a review. We hope you enjoy! About the Author Vicki recently graduated her degree studying French and Spanish. She spent her year abroad in Grenoble and Bilbao, meeting people from across the world and sparking a desire to learn an unrealistic amount of languages. Vicki loves all things culture, but especially literature and film. Vicki was our 2022/23 Culture Editor. Southern Spain’s Architectural Gems Vicki Mileson Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World Vicki Mileson Holi on the Downs 2022 Beth Walker Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Vicki Mileson Nottingham Events Christmas Vintage Taylor Swift Categories: Culture Cultural Guide Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! Barbara Dawson average rating is 3 out of 5 Lovely tasty dish. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Time Published Aunty Liz average rating is 3 out of 5 Very tasty and cheap. I often have this for tea! Time Published BETTS average rating is 3 out of 5 Being a bilingual family (French mother and British father,) living in France I thought your article was extremely interesting . Have you research on bilingualism ? It seems that when the mother is British and the father French and they both live in France their children seem to be more bilingual than when the mother is French and the father is British . This is what we called mother tongue , isn't it ? Time Published Niamh average rating is 3 out of 5 Such an interesting article! Time Published LOAD MORE

Spanish and International Media and Communications < Back Mehreen Ahmed Mehreen is a final year Spanish, International Media and Communications student. She has just come back from studying in Valencia and Barcelona. She loves art, live music and cooking! Latest Articles by this Author