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To get the most out of your social media strategy, you need to set goals and be data-driven with professional help at https://www.moneywars.com/. Sprout Social's 2022 Index(tm) shows that consumers want brands to share content that shows their personality and is relatable.
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Content marketing on social media is a critical part of an effective digital marketing strategy. It can boost conversions, improve brand awareness and recognition, and build relationships with prospects and customers.
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Influencer marketing is a great way to promote your brand, products, and services. It can boost your brand's online visibility and reach, generating new leads and sales in the process.
It's an effective and low-cost marketing strategy that can generate a positive ROI. It also helps you reach a targeted audience and increase your conversion rates.
Unlike traditional digital advertising, influencer marketing builds trust between the brand and its followers. Consumers are becoming increasingly skeptical of commercials and social media ads, so advertising through an influencer with a large following can help build that trust.
One of the most important things to consider when choosing an influencer is their background. Ensure that their lifestyle aligns with your company's values.
Paid Advertising
Paid advertising is a popular and effective marketing strategy that can help you reach targeted audiences across social media platforms. This is an efficient way to boost your brand awareness and increase conversions.
The key to a successful paid social campaign is goal setting. This will inspire your ads and creatives, and ensure you are tracking the right KPIs.
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Social media monitoring, also known as social listening, is a crucial component of any digital marketing strategy. It can help you discover how your brand and products are perceived, which leads to a better understanding of your customers' needs and wants, helping you design content that appeals to them.
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Keeping up with the maintenance of your vehicle is an important responsibility as a car owner. As our cars start to age and rack up the miles on the odometer, it is essential to maintain it by having regular tune-ups performed on your vehicle in order to maximize the life of your car and give your engine and other systems a boost.
How often should I get a tune-up?
Depending on your make and model, your tune-up intervals could vary, so it is vital to keep a copy of your vehicle's manual with you and know what to expect with any tune-up services. But there are some general parameters to keep in mind:
Older vehicles may need a tune-up every 10,000 -12,000 miles, or every two years. Newer vehicles can go as much as 100,000 miles, but how you drive your vehicle can also impact these time frames. If you make a lot of short trips, stop and go driving, tow, drive in dusty or extremely hot or cold conditions you may need a tune-up more regularly.
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When you take your vehicle in for a tune-up, there are a few things you can expect from the certified technicians in the shop. The goal of these tune-ups is to keep your engine operating smoothly, and as efficiently as possible.
Spark Plug Replacement
When your spark plugs wear out, your engine's performance and fuel efficiency can be reduced. Changing them at the vehicle manufacturer's specified interval is essential.
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Replacing your vehicle's air filter as recommended helps keep damaging particles and debris out of your engine, and can help restore its fuel economy and performance too.
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Every two years or 30,000 miles, if your vehicle has a serviceable fuel filter it's important to have it replaced.
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These different parts are often considered "wear items" because they tend to wear out the fastest. They need to be replaced because their life span has either expired, or they are getting very close to it. Left unattended, your vehicle will begin to lose power, consume more fuel, and eventually break down. Most tune-ups are done around 90,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on your vehicle and how it's used.
A tune-up may take between two and four hours in general, as long as there are no other issues discovered. For your convenience, it's best to have your vehicle dropped off for this service.
What happens if I don't get a tune-up?
If you neglect to have regular tune-ups, you will start to notice decreased performance and fuel economy. You may even begin to experience driveability issues, and your vehicle may eventually break down, leaving you stranded. Also, you could have long-term damage to your engine and other systems. Also, many vehicle warranties may be voided by not having regular maintenance and tune-ups performed.
What's the difference between preventative maintenance and a tune-up?
Preventative maintenance is the service that you regularly get around the year for your vehicle. This includes your oil changes, brake fluid, and tire rotation practices to keep your engine and tires operating properly. Your oil changes can vary in different types of oil, with your engine having different needs as the mileage builds.
Your various fluids, such as transmission fluid, brake fluid, and coolant, need to be flushed and exchanged periodically for preventative maintenance. Although these maintenance services are meant to protect the engine, they maximize the life of the engine when paired with a tune-up service at the right interval.
signs that Your vehicle needs a tune-up
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The main Scottish parties have published their election manifestos ahead of Thursday's parliamentary elections:
Establishing a national care service is core principle of several parties' manifestos:
The Scottish National Party has pledged to begin transformation towards a national care service within one year to improve standards, increased accountability and enhanced pay and conditions. However, the SNP makes clear that this does not mean all care homes will be owned or run by the Scottish Government.
Residents will have strengthened rights and nominated relatives or friends will receive the same access rights to care homes as staff, while following stringent infection control procedures
The SNP has also pledged to review the number, structure and regulation of health boards to remove unwarranted duplication of functions. There will also be a 25 per cent increase in investment in social care over the parliament, delivering over £800 million of increased support.
Also supporting a national care service is Scottish Labour. Its manifesto makes the following pledges:
- widen funding eligibility criteria and remove all non-residential charges
- Increase care worker pay to £12 an hour, rising to £15 an hour
- Designate social care as a key growth sector
Opposing a national care service, the Scottish Lib Dems highlight the potential loss of local innovation and skills.
Its 2021 elections manifesto pledges the following actions:
- national pay bargaining and outcomes-based funding
- provider compliance with nationally-set work requirements
- free home care services
- essential caregiver status for care home relatives.
Scottish Conservatives call for:
- national employment conditions for staff
- improved care for people with a terminal diagnosis, and those living with dementia.
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School Days in the Mississippi Delta
February 13, 2012Posted by Anthropology Times under Cultural Anthropology | Permalink |
Letters to My Tutor…
My dearest Simone,
I continue to go through an adjustment phase with being back in school. I hesitate to take the week off completely, so I will give a quick tale about growing up in the the Mississippi Delta:
In elementary school my best friend and I were teacher's pets. We made very good grades and we scored well on standardized tests. While occasionally we were teased in connection with our pet status, what stands out in my memory is the group of students who said that if my best friend and I were unfairly favored, the blame for it lay with the teachers and not the students, and that any hard feelings should be directed toward the teachers and not us*. One friend with whom I often worked on school projects said to me that we could play normally outside of school, but while we were in school she could not be as friendly because she didn't want to appear to support unfair favoritism.
I loved the beautiful, brilliant children with whom I went to elementary school.
(Edited to add: Just to be clear, with a couple of the older teachers in particular there was something other than normal praise for doing well. Sometimes the language used to say that smart, black people were important in the struggle against racism, implied sentiments about the value of people that were unfortunate and untrue.)
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Google Pixel 7 Series Design Has Been Revealed Ahead of Its October 6 Launch
The Google Pixel 7 series will be available in India.
On October 6, Google will unveil the Pixel 7 series, the next generation of Pixel smartphones. The design of the upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro has been revealed ahead of the launch. Google has uploaded a couple of videos showcasing the design of the upcoming Pixel smartphones to the Made by Google YouTube channels.
According to the company's videos, the Pixel 7 series will keep the visor-shaped camera module design from last year's Pixel 6 series. The design of the upcoming Pixel 7 series smartphones, on the other hand, appears to be more refined than that of their predecessors. Let's take a look at the upcoming Google Pixel 7 series smartphones design.
According to the Latest Leak, Google Pixel 7...
Google Pixel 7 Pro: Design and Colour Options
The company's video showcases the upcoming Pixel 7 Pro in three colors: black, white, and green. According to Google India, these will be marketed as Obsidian, Snow, and Hazel colors. The Pixel 7 Pro will ship with a triple-rear camera setup housed inside a visor-shaped camera module.
Google Pixel 7: Design and Colour Options
According to the video, the Pixel 7 will be available in three colors: black, white, and green. The smartphone will have a similar design language to its elder sibling, but it will have a dual-rear camera setup.
iQOO 11 Pro is expected to have a 144Hz OLED...
Google has already confirmed that the Pixel 7 series devices will be available in India. The Pixel 7 series smartphones will be available in India through Flipkart. The Pixel 7 series smartphone pricing has already been leaked on the internet. However, the Pixel 7 series pricing in India is still unknown.
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Libra, this is a day to tap into your creative fire. Mercury, the messenger, unites with Jupiter, the sage, and they both come into an uplifting alignment with Chiron, the wounded healer. Tapping into our inner wisdom, bringing our message through no matter how uncomfortable or painful it may be, can not only have an expansive effect, but also a healing one. Libra, you can prepare for the upcoming New Moon in Capricorn by tapping into your base. If any old wounds are surfacing, listen closely to how they make you feel and what they have to say. You may just find a new solution to old issues and find ways to heal.
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This Time in Linguistics History: Louise Pound
In honor of Women's History Month, this article pays tribute to Louise Pound (1872-1958). She is notable for many firsts in the LSA. She was a Foundation Member of the society (1924), remaining a member until 1942; she was the first woman to publish a research article in Language (Pound 1927); she was the only woman to teach at the first Linguistic Institute (1928); and she was the first woman elected Vice-President of the LSA (1939).
Louise Pound was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and lived there for almost all of her life. She obtained her bachelor's (1892) and master's degrees (1895) at the University of Nebraska. Because women were not readily admitted to doctoral programs in the United States at that time, she left Nebraska to pursue doctoral studies in philology, earning her PhD at the University of Heidelberg in 1900 with a dissertation on The Comparison of Adjectives in English in the XV and XVI Century. (She wrote her dissertation during a stay of just one year at the University of Heidelberg, in record time.) Soon after receiving her doctorate, she joined the faculty of the University of Nebraska, staying there for the remainder of her long career. She became a full professor in 1912 and retired in 1945. She was a strong advocate for women's education and women's status in Nebraska throughout her life.
Even though Pound's dissertation and early work were in the field of English philology, her most lasting contribution is as an early leader in promoting the linguistic study of American English. She was one of only two women who were invited to participate in the conference to launch the Linguistic Atlas of the United States and Canada project held in conjunction with the second Linguistic Institute in 1929. With Kemp Malone and Arthur G. Kennedy, she was one of the co-founders, in 1925, of the journal American Speech and persuaded H. L. Mencken to be a founding sponsor of the journal. As co-editor and frequent early contributor, she helped set its tone of combining scholarly seriousness with a writing style aimed to appeal to the general public. American Speech has been published continuously since 1925 and has been sponsored by the American Dialect Society (ADS) since the early 1970s. Pound was the first woman President of the ADS from 1938-1941, after serving for 11 years as Vice-President. When Pound was elected Vice-President of the LSA in 1939, with Charles Fries as President, they were the first LSA leadership team whose work was focused on the study of contemporary American English. (At that time, the Vice President did not automatically become President the following year. Adelaide Hahn was to become the first woman President of the LSA in 1946.)
Besides her academic accomplishments, Pound was a talented athlete with a number of awards to her credit in this area of her life. She earned a men's varsity letter in tennis and women's varsity letter in basketball while a student at the University of Nebraska. She was a long-distance cyclist, and, later in life, she was a competitive golfer. She said that the confidence she gained from her athletic accomplishments contributed to her setting high academic goals for herself and persevering to their attainment. She was the first woman elected to the Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame, in 1955, the same year she became the first woman president of the Modern Languages Association. Her reaction to winning these two honors in the same year is reported (Cochran 2009: 259) to be: "First woman again. – Life has its humors."
-- Laura Downing, Göteborgs Universitet
Selected works
- Pound, Louise. 1914. Blends: Their relation to English word formation. Anglistische Forschungen 42. Heidelberg: Carl Winter's Universitätsbuchhandlung.
- Pound, Louise. 1915. Intrusive nasals in English. Modern Language Notes 30, 45-47.
- Pound, Louise. 1920. "Stunts" in language. The English Journal 9, 88-95.
- Pound, Louise. 1927. The etymology of an English expletive. Language 3, 96-99.
- Pound, Louise. 1930. Research in American English. American Speech 5, 359-365.
- Pound, Louse. 1930. Extensions of usage of a pronoun. Language 6, 118-119.
- Pound, Louise. 1948. Two American plow-names. American Speech 23, 72-73.
- Pound, Louise. 1956. More plural-singulars. American Speech 31, 154-157.
Primary sources
- Cochran, Robert. 2009. Louise Pound: Scholar, Athlete, Feminist Pioneer. University of Nebraska Press.
- Falk, Julia S. 1994. The women Foundation Members of the Linguistic Society of America. Language 70 (3), 455-490.
- Falk, Julia S. 1995. Portraits of women linguists: Louise Pound, Edith Claflin, Adelaide Hahn. History of linguistics 1993: Papers from the Sixth International Conference on the History of the Language Sciences, ed. by Kurt R. Jankowsky. Amsterdam: John Benjamins, 313-320.


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Introduction: Teach Kids Pixel Art Animation for Games
Hi my name is Roo, I am a software engineer. Last summer, I was teaching elementary schoolers to code and to make games in Scratch (a week-long summer school class). I noticed that some students were really interested in making their own art for their games, so I would branch off of the teaching plan and show those students how to make their own sprites and to animate game characters. It worked so well that some parents told me their kids would work on their games during their free time at home, so I decided to share this online, hoping it would help someone else.
Grade levels: 4th, 5th
Applicable Subjects: Programming, Art
Learning Objectives: Understand animation concepts, improve creativity, practice interdisciplinary approach for game design.
Step 1: In This Instructable, I Will:
- Briefly explain why scratch is a great tool to teach code to elementary schoolers (4th-5th grades work better since they have better motoric skills)
- Explain why Piskel is a great tool for scratch and pixel art animation
- How I taught kids to use Piskel
- How to import your work from Piskel into Scratch
- Show some work made in piskel, like the instructables robot animation above(click to play it!)
If you are on mobile, you can view the animation above, here
Step 2: Why Scratch?
Short answer:
- Works on anything that has a browser
- Teaches fundamental blocks of any programming language
- Is simple enough for kids
- Has A LOT of documentation, resources, tutorials, and lesson plans you can follow
- Is fun!
Long answer:
I taught in a few different schools, and they all had different resources when it comes to computers. Some were great, but others had relatively old and slow computers, and would not allow to install any programs. However, all of them had an internet browser like Chrome, and that is all Scratch needs to work!
Scratch has a very simple interface and comes with a bunch of tutorials. If you go to https://scratch.mit.edu/ and click create sprite you should see tutorials. They are a great tool to teach kids. My favorite is the "make it fly" tutorial.
Step 3: Why Piskel?
- Also works on any browser
- Can be saved online to be accessed later from anywhere
- Easy to learn and use, and really easy to animate
- Has advanced tools like layering
Scratch has a sprite editing tool, but animating in it is not as convenient as in Piskel. Piskel can also output multiple formats like GIF that make it really easy to import into scratch.
Step 4: Making One of the Ghosts From Pac-man
I always teach kids by showing them how to make this character because its easy and it teaches them the most basic tools they need to get started.
Step 5: Go to Piskel
Go to this link https://www.piskelapp.com/
Optionally, you can sign in by clicking the button on the upper right corner. This way you can save your work online.
Whether you choose to sign in or not, just click "Create Sprite" and we will be ready to start!
Step 6: Navigating the Editor
First introduce the tool bar on the left to the students.
The tools are straightforward, if you play around with them for a bit you get a feel them. Maybe very briefly show what they do.
You can set colors at the bottom of the tool bar
Brush size is on top of the tool bar.
Step 7: Select the Pen Tool and Select Orange As the Color
Elementary schoolers wonder off fast, so make sure everyone has the pen tool and color selected. They can of course select any other color if they want
Step 8: Draw the Head of Clyde
Step 9: Then the Outline of the Body
Step 10: Introduce the Paint Bucket Tool and Fill the Body With Color
Step 11: Select White for the Color and Start Drawing the Eye
Step 12: Select Blue Color and Draw the Eye Ball
Step 13: Fill the Eye Ball With White Paint
Step 14: Select the Eye Ball With the Rectangle Selection Tool
This and the next step will be tough for most young students because you have to use keyboard shortcuts
Step 15: Copy and Paste the Eye in the Right Place
After the you select the eye, click Ctrl + C on windows, or cmd + C on mac, to copy it
Hover over the selected area (you should see a little hand appear), drag it to where you want the eye, and then click Ctrl + V on windows, or Cmd + V on mac to paste it.
Step 16: Starting to Animate
Now that we have our first ghost frame we can start to animate .
On the bottom right corner of the frame, click "Duplicate this frame". You should see a new identical frame
Step 17: Make a Small Change and Explain How Animation Works
This is just like a simple Flipbook. Frames with small differences add up to an illusion of motion. I start with Clyde's eyes by moving their position a bit every frame.
To move his eyes, set colors to blue and white, and use the pen tool to redraw the eyes looking in a different direction. Duplicate the last frame after each step.
Step 18: Should Look Like Something Like This
Its a GIF, click it to animate it
Step 19: Preview Your Animation
To preview your animation, go to the top right part of your screen. Hover over size preview and select "Full size preview". Then lower the FPS(frames per second). By default its at 12 FPS, you want it at around 2-4 FPS.
After that, click open in a preview pop up, and you will see bigger version of your animation.
Step 20: Animating the Legs
Duplicate the last frame
Pick eraser from the tool bar on the left, and remove Clyde's legs
Step 21: Onion Skin
Onion skin is a very useful tool that lets you see what the previous frame looked like. Its very useful for animation because you need to know that for making small changes.
Step 22: Shift Legs by One Pixel
Select pen and color of orange, and shift all of the legs to right or to the left by one pixel
Step 23: Duplicate the Last Frame and Repeat
Erase the bottom, shift legs by one more pixel, and repeat
Step 24: It Will Look Like Something Like This
Step 25: Exporting Animation to Scratch
When you are ready, you can export the animation into Scratch
Select export on the menu on the right
Scale the picture by about 8, so its visible on the screen when you upload it into scratch.
Make sure to select GIF, other formats tend to mess up the order of the frames
Step 26: Import Into Scratch
Select "Upload Sprite" in the bottom right corner.
Select the file you downloaded from Piskel
Step 27: It Should Look Like This
Step 28: A More Advanced Animation: Intructables Robot
After I teach kids the tools, I let them play around with the tools, and they usually come up with things they are interested in.
However, if they need more inspiration I show something like this to get them inspired. (This part of the instructable will be less detailed than the ghost one)
Step 29: Resize the Canvas
The robot is more detailed, so we will need more pixels for this.
In the toolbar to the right click "Resize".
I chose 100px by 100px because it seemed like not too big and not too small for it. You can resize it later using the same method without affecting content if you want.
Step 30: Make Pixel Drawing That Resembles What You Are Drawing
In case of this robot, I started with the rough outline using the rectangle tool and circle tools.
Then added all the details
And then all the colors
Step 31: Animate Head Opening
To animate the head opening, I would duplicate the frame, rectangle select top part of the head, move it up, and then fill in the resultant gap. I would repeat this process until the mouth had enough space for the laser.
Step 32: Build Up the Laser
When the laser is build-up, I would move the body to the left and right every other frame and the head too. This would give it an effect that the power of the lazer is strong and unstable
Step 33: Fire!
Once the laser is fired, knock the head back, again signifying the power of the laser, and change the beam every frame a little bit to make it seem alive.
Step 34: For More Details You Can Look Into the Piskel
You can make piskels public so anyone can view, and clone them if they want
Here is my piskel profile, it has the instructables robot and there you can see all the details on how I made it
There is also my attempt at making the Infinity Gauntlet from Marvel.
I will add more stuff to my profile in the future.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.
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LetterPress and wow! Please pause a moment and admire what can only be described as a stunning and detailed mould. Does it remind you of a stamp to send a letter or a postcard to share a story or your travels. I hope you travel with the flavours that David brings out in the cacao he crafted these chocolates with." Jessica really wanted to share his special edition bars but we couldn't afford to get enough of them over here. The fall back options are 110% amazing – The Costa Rica, Hacienda Azul & Ecuador, Costa Esmeraldas.
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The first step is to complete the pre-assessment on-line form (above) to determine your suitability for this qualification. We will then send you a Skill Scan to complete. This allows us to identify and advise on any areas that may require further development. After that we will contact you for sign-up onto the programme.
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AI governance isn't just about ethics; it's also about adhering to regulatory requirements. If you'd like to learn more about the regulatory frameworks and best practices that guide AI governance, this article is well worth exploring. From data privacy to algorithmic transparency, we guide you through the key principles and frameworks that businesses need to consider in order to navigate the complex landscape of AI governance successfully.
It's clear that AI governance presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses, so let's explore the obstacles that organisations may encounter on their AI journey. From ethical dilemmas to the need for talent and expertise, you can begin to understand what's required to adapt to the changing landscape, and ultimately, leverage AI responsibly to gain a competitive advantage.
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Feel the love in Manchester this Valentine's Day
By Megan Byrne
Whether you're all loved up or loving being single this Valentine's Day, there is a multitude of things to do in our city on February 14th. You can choose to fully embrace all the cheesy cliches, hearts and confetti of the season or opt for events which provide a real alternative.
Photo: Jayne Russell @ Flickr- Power Ballad Disco at AATMA – Friday 10th February from 11pm (£6)
The perfect opportunity to purge yourself of all of your heartbreak by singing/screaming along to the likes of Cher, Aerosmith, Whitney and Mariah. This is touted by the organisers as the 'the most depressing night of your life' but if you love a good cheesy ballad and a laugh, this could be your perfect V day night out.
Photo: Mark Carline @ Flickr
2. Moonrise Kingdom at Victoria Baths – Friday 11th February (£10.50)
Wes Anderson's sweet kitschy film about two children who fall in love and run away on a small New England island is the perfect choice for a screening in a swimming pool where you can cosy up in in deck chairs (make sure to dress warm — it gets chilly!). Lose yourself in Anderson's gorgeous cinematography and enjoy snacks from the street food vendors who will pack out Victoria Baths.
Photo: jason in Manchester @Flickr
3. Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens, Didsbury – Open every day from dawn till dusk, free entry
If Christmas has left your budget a bit tight for Valentine's Day celebrations why not go for a romantic stroll around one of the prettiest parks the city has to offer. Just a quick trip on a Magic Bus will get you to Fletcher Moss where you can enjoy the unusual and exotic plants and escape the hustle and bustle of the city for an afternoon. If you get too chilly there's always The Alpine Tea Room where you can grab a warm drink and bite to eat with your beau (or go solo and take a good book).
Photo: Manchester Student's Union
4. Student Action Homeless Projects: Street Support — Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday 5.45 – 8.30pm
If you really want to spread the love this Valentine's day, why not eschew the usual activities and do something to give back to the community? Street Support is a mobile soup kitchen which provides food, hot drinks, clothes, and information for people living on the streets of Manchester. The project is run by the Student Action Homeless Projects which is based on the first floor of the Students' Union in the Student Activities Office. If you want to find out more about volunteering opportunities with the university check out find-volunteering.manchester.ac.uk.


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From Campo Pequeno, Wonderland, and Rossio Christmas Market to see the tallest Christmas tree in Europe and enjoy Christmas concerts featuring traditional Portuguese dishes – these are a few activities that you definitely can't miss if you are spending your Christmas in Lisbon.
Lisbon is a great place to celebrate Christmas. Not just for its mild temperatures (around 15°C), but also for the attractions it provides this time of year and its wonderful Christmas markets.
Lisbon's streets are decorated with Christmas lights during the Christmas season.
Families use the opportunity to spend quality time together and people gather to buy Bolo Rei (King's Cake) at the best bakeries. Adults and kids can enjoy themselves at several Christmas markets that open in December.
Walking through the city center, full of the aromas of coffee, sweets, and roasted chestnuts, creates a festive atmosphere.
The shop windows throughout the city are decorated for the holiday season.
Why visit Christmas in Lisbon? Explore Lisbon during Christmas to experience the magical combination of festive modernity and historic charm.
Come on, let's get into the Christmas spirit!
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- The following top attractions will help you feel the festive spirit at Christmas in Lisbon if you are planning to visit the city this holiday season: Christmas markets, seeing the tallest Christmas Tree in Europe, Christmas concerts, tasting Bolo Rei, Christmas lights, and having Christmas Day lunch.
- The aquarium Oceanário de Lisboa is the only place open on December 24, Christmas Eve, when most shops and businesses close early.
- Lisbon experiences daytime highs of 15°C (60°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (45°F). Bring layers for the unpredictable weather, such as long sleeve shirts, different sweaters, and a waterproof jacket.
- Alfama, Baixa, and Barrio Alto are great neighborhoods to look into when booking accommodations for a magical Christmas stay in Lisbon. Some of our top picks for Lisbon are Grape Harbor Prata Apartments, Emporium Lisbon Suites, and 9Hotel Mercy.
6 brilliant ways to spend Christmas in Lisbon
Visit Christmas markets
Lisbon's Christmas markets are more than just markets. Also, endless shopping provides you with free entertainment.
During your visit, you shouldn't miss the markets in Campo Pequeno, Rossio, or Wonderland.
Get ready to see sparkling Christmas trees, skate on rinks, spend time with Santa Claus, and do Christmas shopping during the holiday season.
Campo Pequeno Christmas Market (Nov. 30– Dec.3, Dec.7–10, 2023)– Situated in a former bullring, this market offers a yearly gathering of numerous national artisans and producers.
Over 100 exhibitors set up shop, selling everything from toys, clothing, and jewelry to vintage products.
In addition, there is a restaurant area and an amazing ice skating rink for the more daring in the market.
Rossio Christmas Market (Nov. 18 – Dec.23, 2023)-The Rossio Christmas Market is located in Baixa, close to Bairro Alto, in the center of Lisbon.
Visitors can anticipate beautifully decorated stalls, local artisans showcasing their crafts, a variety of seasonal goodies, and a joyful atmosphere.
The market location makes it a prime spot for holiday celebrations, offering a mix of traditional and modern elements that contribute to the magical ambiance of Christmas in Lisbon.
Wonderland Lisbon (Dec. 1, 2023–Jan. 2, 2024)- Wonderland is a must-visit location if you want to experience Christmas the way it was when you were a child.
This market features a Ferris wheel, a Christmas village, and several kid-friendly attractions in addition to its central location.
Visitors can enjoy ice skating, amusement rides, and entertainment performances in a winter wonderland setting.
Joanna, an enthusiastic traveler, suggests – "I recommend staying warm while perusing the stalls on Christmas markets with a cup of mulled wine."
See the tallest Christmas Tree in Europe
Did you know that Lisbon is host to the tallest Christmas Tree in Europe? Lisbon is renowned for the tallest Christmas tree in Europe, which stands impressively at 76 meters in the famous Commerce Square.
It's a sight that attracts both tourists and locals.
People come from all over to see the beauty of this holiday centerpiece, which turns the square into a winter wonderland.
Visitors can expect an impressive tree adorned with festive lights and decorations, creating a magical and festive atmosphere.
Enjoy the Christmas concerts
Lisbon Christmas offers a virtually unmatched option for music lovers seeking unique musical experiences: the "Natal Concerts."
These concerts feature a diverse range of performances, from traditional Christmas carols to more contemporary renditions of festive music.
Churches, concert halls, and public areas are common locations for the concerts.
A great way for locals and tourists to embrace the musical and cultural traditions that make Christmas in Lisbon truly special is to attend Natal Concerts.
"I attended a young choir's Christmas concert. Entry was free, the venue was amazing, the musical arrangements were amazing, and the repertoire was extraordinary" – says Jose, an enthusiastic traveler- "The choir's young members were amazing and incredibly humble. Don't miss it—there are lots of things to do in the Chiado after the performance."
Taste the Bolo Rei sweet
Bolo Rei, a traditional king cake, is made with white dough, candies, and dried fruit. It is sold in December during Christmas.
Nuts and fruits serve as the crown jewels, giving it a crown-like appearance.
Taste this sweet treat and celebrate Christmas as the locals do.
Watch Christmas lights on the streets
Do you enjoy watching Christmas Lights? Lisbon is breathtaking to see at Christmas when the streets are decorated with lights, displays, and carousels.
You can see places like Eduardo VII Park, Praca do Comercio, Marques de Pombal Square, and the entire Baixa lit up for Christmas, which seems to emphasize the unique vibe of the city even more.
Even after your trip, you will still remember this unmissable sight.
Have a Christmas Day lunch
Families reunite for lunch on December 25, Christmas Day. However, this is usually a more relaxed day, with lots of families choosing to dine out rather than host celebrations at home.
Many of the city's restaurants and eateries offer special holiday menus, featuring traditional Portuguese dishes alongside festive delicacies.
But don't forget to reserve a table in advance!
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What is open in Lisbon on Christmas Day?
On December 24, Christmas Eve, most stores and businesses close early. The Portuguese appreciate spending this evening with friends and family.
Though not everything is closed, and visiting the aquarium Oceanário de Lisboa is a family favorite! On holidays, the following are the opening hours:
Dec. 24: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Last entrance at 6 p.m.
Dec. 25: from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Last entrance at 7 p.m.
Dec. 31, New Year's Eve: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Last entrance at 6 PM.
Jan. 1: from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Last entrance at 7 p.m.
Further, you can spend some time in nature and walk off some of those Christmas calories.
Additionally, the Alfama area is a beautiful place to walk, or you may walk along the Tagus River from Lisbon's city center towards Belém.
What's the weather like in Lisbon at Christmas?
The city in the southern Mediterranean experiences mild winters with occasional rains and cool evenings.
The average daily temperature in Lisbon is around 15°C (60°F), with a nighttime low of 8°C (45°F). For the evening, bring a warm scarf, a coat, and a fuzzy sweater.
Also, don't forget to bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella, since Lisbon in December experiences occasional rainfall.
Where to stay for Christmas in Lisbon?
For an enchanting Christmas stay in Lisbon, consider booking accommodations in the historic district of Baixa. The location also is perfect for exploring the city.
Grape Harbor Prata Apartments is a great place to spend a little more. Provide rooms with air conditioning and kitchenettes featuring ovens and refrigerators. Free wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and 52-inch flat-screen TVs with digital programming.
For a more tranquil escape, Alfama, Lisbon's oldest district, offers a charming setting with narrow streets and a romantic atmosphere.
The ideal choice is Emporium Lisbon Suites, offering kitchenette features, free wireless Internet access that keeps you connected, and TVs with cable programming. A daily housekeeping service is offered, along with conveniences like microwaves and safes.
Alternatively, the Bairro Alto neighborhood offers a lively atmosphere, ideal for exploring holiday nightlife and enjoying the city's vibrant cultural scene.
Another place you may consider staying in Lisbon is 9Hotel Mercy. This hotel offers free wireless Internet access and digital programming.
Complimentary toiletries and rainfall showerheads are featured in private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers.
Enjoy the views from the terrace and benefit from unlimited wireless Internet access and concierge services, among other features.
Plan to stay in Lisbon in advance because the Christmas season is always a busy time of year!
Why is Lisbon worth visiting at Christmas?
Lisbon is worth visiting at Christmas for its mild winters, vibrant Christmas markets, delicious local specialties, and charmingly illuminated streets.
How many days is enough to spend in Lisbon for Christmas?
Four or five days are enough to fully enjoy Lisbon's Christmas festivities, which include markets, concerts, festive cuisine, and cultural attractions.
Where is the best place to spend Christmas in Portugal?
Lisbon is a delightful place to celebrate the holidays and is often considered one of the best places in Portugal to spend Christmas.
Is Lisbon offering fun activities in December?
Yes, Lisbon offers a variety of fun activities in December, including festive Christmas markets, cultural events, holiday concerts, ice skating, or exploring the city's charming streets.
Here you will find more information about the fun things to do in Lisbon in December.
Which city in Portugal has the best Christmas celebration?
Lisbon is recognized as having some of Portugal's best Christmas celebrations. Great Portuguese places to celebrate Christmas are also Faro, Tavira, Portimão, Albufeira, and Viana do Castelo.
Is Lisbon crowded in December?
Although December can experience an increase in tourism, especially between Christmas and New Year's, Lisbon is generally less crowded than the peak tourist seasons.
Does Porto have a Christmas market?
Yes, Porto usually hosts a Christmas market during the festive period. The Porto Christmas Market is located on Avenida das Tílias, in the Gardens of the Crystal Palace.


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With this announcement, the agent gives customers a broader range of benefits and price points to choose from. All policies grant comprehensive protection against property damage, theft, and legal liabilities.
More information about Jerry Carter is available via https://insurewithjerry.com
The revamped offerings are especially suitable for those who feel that they're overpaying for their current plan. Carter is affiliated with State Farm, one of the largest and most trusted insurers in America.
For many people, their home is their biggest and most valuable asset. However, incidents like fire or natural calamities can destroy a property — and put owners in dire financial straits.
Getting a reliable home insurance package is vital to prevent such a scenario. As an elite State Farm agent, Carter has access to exclusive deals that allow customers to save money without sacrificing coverage.
A policy can cover the repair costs affiliated with disastrous events, including storm damage. Should a home be burglarized, the owners can receive a lump sum payout to replace what was stolen. Lastly, if a guest becomes injured within the premises of a house, the plan will shoulder the medical costs and even legal bills that arise.
To help prospective clients better understand the cost of their monthly premiums, the insurance expert offers a no-obligation estimate. They simply need to visit the website, access the quotation form, and input details about their home, after which a ballpark rate will be provided.
About Jerry Carter
Jerry Carter believes that peace of mind is a key component of the good life. That's why he sells a broad range of insurance policies that offer coverage against the unexpected and the untoward. Aside from home protection plans, he also offers auto, renter's, life, and medical insurance packages.
Carter says: "Life doesn't always follow the script you write. Inevitably, you will encounter bumps along the road. The question is: can you and your family financially weather these setbacks? Luckily, the right insurance package can save you from the headache and heartache that come with life's mishaps so you can sleep easy at night."
Interested parties may visit https://insurewithjerry.com if they need further information about the broker and his offerings.
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The first thing you'll want to get at H&M's Herald Square flagship is a game plan. At the Swedish retailer's 13th Manhattan store, opening to the public today at noon with a John Legend performance, there's four floors of merchandise totaling 63,000 square feet. That makes it the largest location in the world, eclipsing the Fifth Avenue flagship by 6,000 square feet—and it can be easy to get lost.
Luckily, all that space means that the brand had plenty of options when it came to the retail layout. H&M opted to create dedicated sections for categories like denim, swim, lingerie, activewear, and—for the first time—shoes, making your shopping experience not that much different from visiting a department store like the neighboring Macy's.
Entering from the corner of 34th Street and Broadway into the glass-facaded, 35-foot high atrium is its women's trend collection—if you're looking for the latest high fashion-inspired looks, this location will have more of it than any other area store. The rest of the women's merchandise (including the departments mentioned above, like that 2,000 square feet for shoes) is on the second floor, while kids 0-14, maternity, and home share the third floor and men's is concentrated on the lower level.
This location certainly has more merchandise than its (very) nearby locations at 435 Seventh Avenue and diagonally across 34th Street, both of which will remain open, the brand confirmed to us yesterday. And it's got some high-tech features, like heat sensors in its 40 dressing rooms to let staffers know when rooms are occupied, along with "try-and-buy" stations that let you check out straight from the dressing room (avoiding another potential long line at the register).
However, you might be better off waiting to shop here for a day or two—aside from the Legend appearance, a handful of shoppers were lined up as early as 1:30pm yesterday to snag gift cards valued between $10 and $1,000 for the first 1,000 customers to shop up for the opening.


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Tex Hollywood - September 30, 2022
Shock in the horse racing community when Jockey Christophe Soumillon caused an uproar after he was seen pushing rival Rossa Ryan off a horse during a race.
The Belgium rider, who recently won the Coral-Eclipse, was caught seemingly elbowing Ryan and forcing him to lose balance and fall off his galloping horse head first, leaving viewers outraged, because the move could have had fatal repercussions, luckily no one dies, except maybe the guy who bet the house on Rossa Ryan.
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The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) celebrated the culmination of significant investments made to the William Street pedestrian walkway with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a grand opening event. Updates to William Street - located one block west of S Pearl Street between Beaver & Howard Streets, and adjacent to the MVP Arena - include new overhead lighting, colorful street furniture, and an expansive 150-foot-long sidewalk mural by local artist Eugene O'Neill.
The project was funded through a grant from National Grid's Urban Center/Commercial District Revitalization Program. This program is designed to assist metro centers in National Grid's Upstate New York service territory achieve revitalization goals, increase property tax bases, and promote "smart growth" and sustainable investment in central business districts and commercial corridors.
Artist Eugene O'Neill was selected through a competitive artist application process to work on the mural. O'Neill is an art educator and one of the founding partners of the Amplified Voices Mural Project, a program that focuses on amplifying the voices, experiences, and expression of BIPOC youth through art. Entitled "Meet Me in the Middle", O'Neill's artwork is intended to provide a narrative journey to connect heart and spirit. These colorful portals are a notion to dig deeper beyond the surface, stepping beyond the shadowed doubt of impossible thoughts and welcoming a metamorphosis of changes designed to clear a path to a breakthrough moment.
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Joining Downtown Albany BID Executive Director Georgette Steffens at the ribbon cutting were Capitalize Albany Corporation President Sarah Reginelli, Counsel to the Albany County Executive Jeff Jamison, National Grid Director of Customer and Community Management Laurie Poltynski, and artist Eugene O'Neill.
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Press release: Pet Partners
Pet Partners, the nation's leading organization registering therapy animals for animal-assisted interventions (AAI), is pleased to welcome Microsoft's Raquel Guevara to its board of directors.
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Denver Public Art's newest addition – "On The Rise" at Denver Zoo
Denver Public Art's newest addition – "On The Rise" at Denver Zoo
Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to welcome its newest public artwork to the Denver Public Art Collection! "On The Rise," designed by Wendy Khawaja, was recently installed inside Denver Zoo's The Edge, more than an acre of land providing habitat for its two Amur tigers, Yuri and Nikita.
"We are thrilled to welcome this unique new artwork into Denver's public art collection," said Denver Public Art Program Manager Michael Chavez. "We're always striving to try something new and I very much appreciate the collaboration and partnership with the Denver Zoo to make this one-of-a-kind artwork a reality."
The artwork consists of circular, tiered platforms, designed to provide the magnificent Amur tigers a place to climb, jump, lounge, splash and play. The design was driven by a desire to provide tigers with a range of possibilities for interaction with the sculpture in their environment.
The large curved platforms and pedestals were cast in reinforced concrete and sited next to the exhibit's water feature. The tigers enjoy the sight, sound, and touch of the water splashing between platforms, guided by their curvatures and varied inclines.
"'On the Rise' will give our tigers a unique way to do their favorite activities—explore, play, exercise and sleep," said Brian Aucone, Denver Zoo's senior vice president for animal sciences. "Aside from being a beautiful, intriguing piece of art for our guests, the sculpture gives our animal care team more enrichment options to help keep Nikita and Yuri healthy and happy."
To learn more about this piece and other works in the Denver Public Art collection, please visit DenverPublicArt.org.


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21 Seattle Mariners Trivia Questions: Can You Hit These Out Of The Park?
Step up to the Mariners trivia plate!
Do names like Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro Suzuki, and Randy Johnson immediately make you think of the crack of a bat hitting a baseball? Do you recall Mariners' exciting games at the T-Mobile Park with a sense of nostalgia? If the answer is a solid 'yes', then welcome, you're undoubtedly part of the Mariners' faithful fanbase!
Since their inception in 1977, the Seattle Mariners have won the hearts of many baseball fans. From Griffey's sweet swing to Suzuki's impressive on-field exploits, the team's history is laden with memorable moments that still echo in the hearts of the fans.
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If you're looking for more sports trivia challenges, take a swing at our MLB questions, St. Louis Cardinals quiz and Tampa Bay Rays trivia.
Fasten your seatbelts, Mariners fans. It's time to see if you can hit these questions out of the park!