If you want to look back at some of those great moments, then we’ve got them all here for you to look back over and reflect on what makes us proud to be British.

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So from everyone at Duerr’s, happy new year – we hope 2013 will be a good year for everyone.

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Its been said that resolutions are dropped quicker than they are made! With only 1 out of 10 people sticking to theirs till the end of the year, this doesn’t mean you can’t do it though. The number 1 most popular resolution is to spend more time with family and friends, closely followed by trying to fit in fitness.

Next year, we should all vow to be that one person that sticks to their resolution, so make it worthwhile!

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So we only have Charles MacIntosh to thank for keeping us all dry and warm over the festive period. Born today in 1766, Charles was a chemist that unintentionally stumbled upon the creation while he was trying to find uses for waste products of gaswork. Then he came across painting wool cloth with rubber, genius! Charles had just invented the first waterproof coat completely by accident, named Macs after the inventor, the earliest Macs used to melt in hot weather! Good job we don’t have to worry about that in this country.

So next time you get stuck outside in the pouring rain, just thank Charles MacIntosh for the waterproof coat keeping you dry!

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The first Christmas based carol we know of is dated back to fourth century Rome, however Christmas carols in English first appeared in 1426. It was written by a chaplain called John Awdlay from Shropshire and lists 25 “caroles of Cristemas”.

So clear your throat and get practising the lyrics to ‘Silent Night’, for traditions sake!

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A white sheet of snow is slowly covering Great Britain and everyone (not just the kids!) are starting to take advantage of the joys of it. Sledging is a very popular past time. It originates from the United States in the 1800’s, originally called “cariole” the main purpose for it was primarily a form of transportation. Now-a-days they are used for recreational uses, for family fun on those winter days! Sledging is a popular activity for all of us here in the UK and will continue to be..

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So put those leftovers to good use and get together some quick and simple recipes such as turkey and ham pie, a gorgeous spicy turkey curry or a omelette with leftover veg! The options are endless for making a slap up meal on Boxing day, so be a true Brit and don’t waste a drop!

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Christmas is traditionally a celebrations of Jesus’ birth, with the green and red colours associated with the day representing eternal life and the blood shed.

So this year, celebrate it style. Put up too many Christmas decorations, eat too much turkey, drink too much champagne and sing along too loudly to ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas.’

From everyone at Duerr’s, have a very merry Christmas!

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The Christmas cracker was invented in 1846 by Thomas Smith, a sweet maker in London. He would sell sugary almond sweets wrapped in bright coloured paper as gifts, inspired by the French ‘bon-bon’. In the early 1850’s, to increase sales, Thomas added short motto’s inside the wrapping – these were usually love notes as he found that it was mainly men buying for women. In 1860, Thomas added the banger, at first the creations were called ‘cosaques’, but soon became known as crackers. As the novelty item became more popular, many manufacturers attempted to imitate the cracker, so Thomas replaced the boiled sweet with a small gift – since then hats and jokes were added, creating the crackers we love today!

150 years on, a simple idea still lives on at the Christmas table and has become a key part of our celebrations and traditions, another Great British invention!

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A top tip for snowman building is to wait for the snow to be slightly melted, not light and fluffy, as the moisture helps pack the snow in tighter – making a larger, stronger snowman! In fact the record for the tallest snowman was set in 2008 in Bethel, Maine. It stood at a huge 122 feet tall, so this year lets see if Britain can beat the record!

Get your carrots, sticks and stones ready for the snow to fall, and don’t forget my top tip for making the biggest snowman ever!

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