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24/12/2025

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🌲 Ever wondered why we put up a Christmas tree?
From ancient winter-solstice rituals to modern festive magic — the story of the Christmas tree is rich with history. In our blog “The origin of Christmas trees” we trace its roots from pagan evergreen traditions, through 16th-century Germany, to the ornament-lit icons we know today. Discover how a simple fir became a symbol of hope, light, and holiday joy. ✨

Read more ➤ https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/the-origin-of-christmas-trees

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How did the Christmas Tree come about? The Origin of Christmas Trees, tips to make your trees last and an eco friendly end to Christmas tree

23/12/2025

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🍬 Craving something festive? Dive into Christmas goodies!
From nostalgic treats to modern holiday delights, our Brilliant Christmas Goodies blog unpacks a whole tray of festive flavours, perfect for sharing (or keeping to yourself 😉). Enjoy it with friends, family and let the season be a little sweeter.

🎁 Read it now ➤ https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/brilliant-christmas-goodies

6 Christmas Cookie recipes to inspire you to get into the kitchen and treat family and friends. Start baking these Christmas cookies!

22/12/2025

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Give Your Christmas Decor a Sustainable Twist This Year 🎄
Looking for fresh, eco-friendly ideas to make your holiday decorations truly stand out? Our blog shows how fallen trees — often overlooked after a storm or garden pruning — can become inspiring holiday décor and charming home accents.

From sanding wood into ornaments and making rustic timber table pieces to transforming branches into handmade Christmas decorations that you and your family will cherish, this post brings hands-on, creative ways to reuse what nature gives us and celebrate the season sustainably.

Read it here: https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/creative-ways-to-repurpose-fallen-trees

🌟 Perfect for DIY lovers, conscious decorators, and anyone who wants a Christmas that’s both beautiful and planet-friendly.

Accomplished Tree Management on how you can repurpose fallen trees to curate a range of practical, unique and inspiring home and garden.

21/12/2025

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As we wrap up another remarkable year of stories, ideas, and inspiration, we want to extend our warmest wishes to our clients, partners, and readers. Thank you for being part of our Brilliant community and for trusting us to shine a light on the people and businesses shaping a better digital world.

We will be taking a short festive break from 22 December 2025 and will reopen on 5 January 2026.

Until then, may your holidays be brilliant, your celebrations joyful, and your new year filled with opportunity. We look forward to helping your stories sparkle even more in 2026.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Brilliant-Online team.

16/12/2025

15/12/2025

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🎄 The ultimate Christmas pudding is calling 🍮
There’s nothing like the warm aroma of spices, dried fruits and butter bubbling away while you prep the rest of the feast. Our classic boiled Christmas pudding recipe brings that traditional festive spirit — rich, fruity, and full-bodied. Serve with brandy butter, custard or ice-cream, then light that pudding on fire for a dramatic finish everyone will remember. 🔥✨

Try the recipe ➤ https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/classic-boiled-christmas-pudding-recipe

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Classic Christmas Dessert, a boiled pudding recipe with brandy custard and brandy butter. Don't leave Christmas without this.

14/12/2025

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✨ Stop shouting. Start meaning something. ✨

In a world drowned out by noise, smart marketing isn’t about being the loudest — it’s about being the most useful. That’s what marketing with purpose is all about. 💡

👉 We explore how purpose-driven marketing helps modern businesses:
• Build trust by showing up with values, not vanity
• Attract clients by serving them first — not just chasing leads
• Transform every campaign into a meaningful brand experience that resonates long-term.

Whether you’re a solopreneur, a small business owner or an agency, this is how you market, connect, and grow smarter. 🌱

🔗 Read the full article ➤ https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/marketing-with-purpose-what-it-means-for-the-modern-business-today

Learn about Marketing with Purpose, the modern approach that's revolutionising the way modern businesses connect and grow, and meet Veronica Lind, the face behind this exciting movement of Sell Without Selling.

13/12/2025

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🎄 Feeling festive? Treat yourself this Christmas!
It’s that time of year — delicious dinners, twinkling lights and indulgent sweets. We explore festive classics from plum puddings to international desserts and why it’s OK to lean into the holiday spirit with delicious treats. 🍰✨

Whether you’re planning a full Christmas feast or a laid-back dessert spread, get inspired and make this holiday season a little sweeter.

Read more ➤ https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/its-christmas-so-why-not-treat-yourself

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Christmas is a time to indulge so check out a range of the world's delicious, delectable treats. Christmas Cake, Lebkuchen, Rum Cake, Turrón

10/12/2025

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🎁 Give holiday fun — safely!
Thinking of surprises under the tree? Our blog “Fun play is safe play — enjoying safe toys and gifts this Christmas” is your gift-guide for joy with peace of mind. We walk you through how to pick toys and gifts that are age-appropriate, free of choking hazards or dangerous parts, and built for worry-free festive fun. Perfect for parents, grandparents or anyone gifting for kids this season.

👉 Read it now ➤ https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/fun-play-is-safe-play-enjoying-safe-toys-and-gifts-this-christmas

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With the increased accidents from toys, let's enjoy safe toys and gifts this Christmas. Panoptic Vision advices the elbow rule as a safe distance for reading from your device or book.

07/12/2025

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☕ Coffee, connection, and clever conversations — coming right up on Thursday 11 Dec!

Small business owners know that the best ideas often happen over a cuppa… and Micro Business Forum's Coffee Connect is exactly where that magic happens.

Join local entrepreneurs, creatives, and business doers for a relaxed morning at Home at Roto House at 10am. Expect real chats, shared experiences, and the kind of support every small business deserves.

If you’ve been meaning to expand your network or simply recharge with like-minded people, this is the perfect way to wrap up the year.

👉 Reserve your spot here:
https://www.microbusinessforum.org.au/event-details/mbf-thursday-11-dec-2025-coffee-connect-at-home-at-roto-house

02/12/2025

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🟠 Meet the Modern Guardian of Ancient Kung Fu Wisdom 🟠

In a world racing toward the future, there are rare individuals who keep timeless traditions alive — and make them relevant for today.

Si Fu Gawain Siu is one of them.
From his mastery of traditional Kung Fu to his work as a TCM practitioner and Lion Dance leader, he embodies discipline, clarity, and the deeper purpose behind martial arts: shaping the mind, balancing the spirit, and strengthening the community.

At Ging Mo Academy, students don’t just learn techniques — they discover focus, resilience, and inner calm, one stance at a time.

✨ Discover the story of the man behind the movement:
🔗 https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/si-fu-gawain-siu-the-modern-guardian-of-ancient-kung-fu-wisdom

A respected Martial Arts master, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and a cultural custodian of the Lion Dance, Si Fu Gawain is the driving force behind Ging Mo Academy, a Perth-based school where the timeless essence of Kung Fu is not just taught, but lived.

30/11/2025

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✨ Walk the Ancient Kumano Kodo — Now More Accessible Than Ever ✨

There’s something magical about a trail that’s been walked for over a thousand years. The Kumano Kodo isn’t just a hike — it’s a spiritual journey through forests, mountains, shrines, and stories that have shaped Japan’s cultural soul.

And thanks to Home Comforts Hiking, this once-daunting pilgrimage is now beautifully effortless. From curated routes to creature comforts, they’ve transformed a legendary trail into an experience that’s immersive, meaningful, and accessible for modern travellers.

Ready to step into history without sacrificing comfort?
👉 Dive into the full story:
🔗 https://www.brilliant-online.com/post/walk-the-ancient-kumano-kodo-a-timeless-pilgrimage-made-effortless-with-home-comforts-hiking

Kumano Kodo is a sacred network of pilgrimage routes winding through the mountains of Japan’s Kii Peninsula. Home Comforts Hiking is making this ancient journey more accessible, comfortable and enriching than ever.