From the beginning of December, people clean their homes and decorate them. They trim trees and prune bushes. Horticulture enthusiasts often sow seeds of flowering plants in their courtyards.

The month of December rekindles the mood for festivals as the jingling of the bells draws closer – an indication of the nearing Christmas.

It's winter, and you know what that means; your newsfeed drowning in pictures of men in suits, posing with a faraway or brooding look, away from the camera's eyes, and standing at one corner of the stage right underneath a spotlight. They have manoeuvred their heads to the side as they try to button their suit's jacket, followed with a heavy caption by some poor philosopher who had nothing to do with either the newly wedded couple or the person in the picture, or even this era.

A fun-packed 'Christmas Party with Christmas Poolside Carnival' has been arranged for today at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka. Children are welcome for an experience of magic, music and more on this festive day, from 10AM to 5PM.

This year, for the fifth time, Prothom Alo - Naksha organised its annual special event “Ayush-Naksha Biye Utshob” at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka.

In an attempt to bring the selfless women and heroines of the liberation war to the public eye, Dolonchapa, the first privately run bus service in Bangladesh, re-branded their 4 buses

Take up stylish essential winter wear this season from Kay Kraft as you brave the urban chill. All Kay Kraft outlets are set with their seasonal special collection.

Winter is usually when children love to go out, spend a nice vacation and participate in some fun winter sports. Falling ill takes away all the fun, and not to mention is dreadful to the child and their family, so prevention is always better than cure.

Dairy is an important element of a balanced diet. In fact, it's at one of the top tiers of the healthy food pyramid. More than that, the UN has countless researches on the importance and positive roles that dairy plays in our health.

We are already at the end of December, and the wedding bells are ringing for many of us. We have all been preparing for this special day since childhood; some of us have imagined ourselves as characters out of fairy tales with dreamy settings, and of course, a wonderful trousseau.

You would be hard pressed to find one person who is not fond of this magical time of the year —sublime mornings perfect for brunches begin with soft rays of the

Clubs teeming with vibrant crowds serenading at the top of their voices to the DJ's score, people blissfully dancing the night away to the rhythm of the music, rooms bursting into ecstasy with a hoard of red, blue, green, violet neon lights shooting out from all corners of the room — hard to imagine such a scene in Dhaka, is it not?

Santa Claus and his sleigh, reindeer, wreaths, Christmas trees, string lights, holiday banners, streamers, glittery window displays and LED light shows are all over the country, especially in America's malls and shopping centres.

To pick up on this electrifying look, make one massive braid, above your ears and sweep it back into a knotted bun. Pull out the layers for that next level touch and feel!

For chilly winter days when you would rather hit the snooze button instead of spending half an hour styling your hair, getting your strands to cooperate can feel exhausting. Imagine if there was a magic formula using which you could just wake up with the perfect hair!

To celebrate the change of seasons, Anjan's has a new set of designs to add to your fashion wardrobe. The colour palette is centred on light and bright hues. For the women, the collection includes shawls, jackets and for the men coatees and shawls.

I love cheese. Cheese in all forms — hard cheese, soft cheese, cheese slices, melted cheese, goat cheese, gourmet cheese…you name it, I love it. Cheese is comfort food for me and there is nothing like a bowl of hot steaming tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich on a cold winter evening.

Le Méridien Dhaka is all set for the celebrations today, from enchanting Christmas decorations to a wide array of recreational activities.

Gowns are meant to fit right; flaunting the curves and concealing the insecurities. Trying on different styles will help you find the one that flatters your body the best! A gown that fits perfectly is the biggest confidence booster you could ask for on New Year's Eve!

These are the voyages of one intrepid couple. Our nine-day mission: to explore strange new places. To seek out new cultures and an old civilisation. To boldly go where few Bangladeshis have gone before! Queue music!