Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday evening with the screening of “One Second” Zhang Yimou’s homage to cinema and veiled critique of China’s Cultural Revolution.The festival runs Dec 8-13 and is one of the first major cultural showcases to take place in person after Thailand has opened its borders to welcome visitors.
Advent calendars and where the festive tradition came from
01.12.2021 - 18:15 / dailyrecord.co.uk
It is the first day of December, which means the countdown to Christmas is officially on
And what better way to mark the beginning of the festive month than with an advent calendar.
Whether it be your favourite chocolate behind each door, a surprise little gift or even a selection of cheese, many woke up this morning and tore off door number one - even us adults.
Whether you have a calendar this year or have had one in the past, have you ever wondered about the history behind the tradition?
Here is
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