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Soy to the World! The Vegan Christmas Markets are here

Soy to the World! The Vegan Christmas Markets are here

A review of the Northern Vegan Christmas Markets that brought environmentally and animal-friendly festive cheer to all visitors
Manchester’s finest festive feasts

Manchester’s finest festive feasts

From New Century to Escape to Freight Island, FOLK to Reds True Barbeque, we’ve got all your festive food needs covered!
Coffee shops return with a latte new festive drinks

Coffee shops return with a latte new festive drinks

With so many festive additions, which menus will make you frappé this Christmas?
Your guide to Manchester’s Christmas Markets

Your guide to Manchester’s Christmas Markets

The Lifestyle section gives you our rundown of Manchester’s Christmas Markets, with all our festive top picks, in locations such as Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street, and St Ann’s Square
Beauty advent calendars: The best of this year

Beauty advent calendars: The best of this year

Whether you are a makeup head, skincare junkie or self-care queen, have fun counting down to Christmas with these advent calendars. Here are The  Mancuion’s beauty team suggestions
How to DIY the perfect Christmas gift on a budget

How to DIY the perfect Christmas gift on a budget

Homemade Christmas presents are a shining example of how a little can go a long way. As our budgets tighten this winter, an affordable handmade candle is the perfect gift for friends and family
Tkay Maidza writes a love letter to New York in ‘Nights In December’ 

Tkay Maidza writes a love letter to New York in ‘Nights In December’ 

The Australian artist’s new Christmas single breaks away from overdone festive formulas
Making the most of Manchester this winter

Making the most of Manchester this winter

Manchester has no shortage of places to explore – enjoy some of our suggestions for the best that the city has to offer this festive season
Feel festive at Manchester’s Lightopia!

Feel festive at Manchester’s Lightopia!

Lightopia is back in Manchester to light up the winter sky with festive joy with its light exhibition, food stalls and fairground. But is it worth venturing all the way to Heaton Park?
Hatch yourself a merry little Christmas!

Hatch yourself a merry little Christmas!

It’s that time of year again and Hatch doesn’t disappoint in delivering plenty of festive cheer
Turtle Bay’s Late Night Happy Hour

Turtle Bay’s Late Night Happy Hour

Turtle Bay is offering students a free £10 for students to spend during their Late Night Happy Hour!
Women in Media returns, kick-starting with fundraiser at Fallowfield’s Handlebar

Women in Media returns, kick-starting with fundraiser at Fallowfield’s Handlebar

Back for its eighth consecutive year in Manchester, this years Women in Media conference is set to be a fantastic weekend. Sponsoring charities MASH and Smart Works, WIM’s first fundraiser is being held in Fallowfield’s newest venue, Handlebar
Seven essentials for every student home

Seven essentials for every student home

Finding student life hard? Not to worry, as we’re here with a handy list of student home essentials guaranteed to make sure you’re having the best student experience
Bongo’s Bingo returns to Manchester

Bongo’s Bingo returns to Manchester

The UK’s leading bingo rave phenomenon is back this December in full Christmas force
The Bay Horse Tavern: Perfect for a comforting, cosy winter meal

The Bay Horse Tavern: Perfect for a comforting, cosy winter meal

Looking for somewhere cosy to eat this Winter? The Mancunion visited The Bay Horse Tavern to try its new seasonal menu, which did not disappoint
The most ‘bingeable’ box sets for the festive period

The most ‘bingeable’ box sets for the festive period

After a long first semester back on campus, these are the best shows to watch over Christmas break
The most predictable time of the year: The Holiday and Happiest Season

The most predictable time of the year: The Holiday and Happiest Season

All I want for Christmas is better rom-coms. Emotions shouldn’t be this formulaic
Mancunion Christmas Worsts

Mancunion Christmas Worsts

Here are our least favourite Christmas films, so you can stay jolly this Christmas season
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, you’re damaging our environment!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, you’re damaging our environment!

The real impact of real vs. fake Christmas trees on our environment (you won’t wish it was Christmas everyday)
Home Alone vs Home Sweet Home Alone: What went wrong?

Home Alone vs Home Sweet Home Alone: What went wrong?

Bethan Ingman compares a classic festive favourite to it’s 2021 remake Home Sweet Home Alone