Cashing in at Christmas: Christmas songs earn £800,000 Per Year

christmas songsTake a bow! Noddy Holder, the man who admitted his song ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ is like winning the lottery each year. He’s never admitted the actual income he receives form the PRS (Performing Rights Society).

The budding team of researchers at Prezzybox have spent the last year adding up all the factors that contribute to a wealthy annual Xmas cheque to find. For the first time here’s a definitive Christmas Royalty Calculator! As you can see here: http://www.prezzybox.com/apps/christmas-song-royalties.aspx the money keeps rolling in, second by second, minute by minute.

This shows the Christmas Songs Royalty Earnings so far in 2013 *Keep checking as it updates every second. In 2013 Noddy Holder has earnt an amazing half a million pounds so far.

 

  1.  Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody                        £512,000
  2. Pogues – Fairy-tale OF New York                      £386,270
  3.  Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas          £347,615
  4.  Wham – Last Christmas                                    £301,622
  5.  Cliff Richard – Mistletoe & Wine                       £98,408
  6.  Band Aid – Do they Know It’s Christmas          £78,030
  7.  Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone £53,834
  8.  Pretenders – 2000 Miles                                   £45,344
  9.  East 17 – Stay Another Day                              £30,219
  10. John Lewie – Stop The Calvary                         £13,258

By the 31st of December Noddy Holder will have made well over £800,000, Whilst Mariah will have raked in £455,000 and the Pogues £520,000, not bad for a year’s work! Our researchers take into account PRS royalties, plays on radio, TV, duke box plays, shop plays and compilation album sales.

Douvall’s Argan Oil Gift Set | Christmas Gift Ideas

Gifts from Harrods are the ultimate decadence, and this gorgeous and stylish Douvall’s Argan Oil Gift Set from Urban Retreat at Harrods is affordable luxury for someone you really love. And I mean really love. Don’t be scared of keeping for yourself, it is that type of present.

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Upon trying the Douvall’s Limited Edition Christmas Gift-Set I was impressed at how my skin looked after. I am a fan of face oil anyway, massaging it in and using the muslim cloth to take if off after really leaves the skin exfoliated and clean. Something about the massage and the face oil really has an effect on wrinkles and skin tone. The organic argan oil moisturiser is not only light enough to use on the face but can also be used on the body, on split ends, cuticles and in the bath. I love both of them, they are products that really work.

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The limited edition set includes 50ml of Douvall’s best-selling Organic Argan Oil Moisturiser, which protects the face, body, hair and cuticles whilst minimising the appearance of fine lines, and 150ml of Douvall’s All-in-One Argan Oil Cleanser, enriched with natural almond, safflower seed and grape seed oil which leaves the skin smooth, dry and moisture balanced.

Douvall’s Christmas Gift-Set – £48. Available from Urban Retreat at Harrods www.urbanretreat.co.uk/beautique and www.douvalls.com

Top Christmas Playlist: The Best Christmas Songs

We love Christmas: eating, drinking, presents, family, friends, and, of course, Christmas songs. It is a magical time of year so we have put together a Christmas playlist to get you in the mood. Merry Christmas! Have a good one.

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Bing Crosby – White Christmas

Slade – Merry Christmas Everyone

The Pogues – Fairy tale of New York

Judy Garland – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Band Aid – Do They Know It’s Christmas?

Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby

Chris Rea – Driving Home For Christmas

Mel and Kim – Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

John Lennon – Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Jon Bon Jovi – Please Come Home For Christmas

Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmas Time

The Ronettes – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song

Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas Is You

Wham – Last Christmas

Mud – Lonely This Christmas

Bruce Springsteen – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Bing Crosby & David Bowie – The Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth

Elf on a Shelf | Christmas

Have you been good this year? The Elf on the Shelf tells Santa every night how good you’ve been, so it’s sure to put everyone on their best behaviour.

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Simply move the Elf every night to watch over the children and in the morning the kids will play hide and seek trying to find the Elf. The Elf comes complete with a magical book to excite the whole family in and put you well into the Christmas spirit.

The Elf on a Shelf costs only £23.95 from www.prezzybox.com

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ShopStyle Christmas Giveaway

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Image from Shopstyle

With party season officially here, ShopStyle is on the hunt for someone who can create sparkle and shine with the ultimate festive party outfit.

Enter the ShopStyle Christmas Giveaway and you’ll be in with a chance of winning £1,000 worth of retail vouchers of your choice. The winner will also be invited to make an exclusive Editor’s Pick collection on ShopStyle based on your party style!

All you need to do is browse ShopStyle in order to produce a visual representation of your best Christmas party outfit, using products from the site. Whether you go for prim and proper or fun and flirty, we’re looking for a show stopper of an outfit. Your visual representation must be published within a blog post on your own blog. All of the outfits entered will be judged by POPSUGAR’s Fashion Editor, Gemma Cartwright, and the winner will be announced on the StyleNotes blog.

To enter simply email shopstyle@shopstyle.com with your name, email address, full postal address, phone number and a link back to your entry blog post. Entries must be received by midnight on 16th December 2013. Read further information about the competition here.

Don’t forget to share your Christmas party outfit on Twitter and ShopStyle’s Pinterest Board with the hashtag #ShopStyleParty.

Christmas Gift Guide For Your Favourite Person

Fattoria La Vialla Hamper

Our love for Fattoria La Vialla is widely known. They do the best organic Italian food which is grown and made on their family-owned farm, it is then sent to you straight from Tuscany. Give a hamper to your favourite person, but make sure they are your most favourite person in the entire world.

Fattoria La Vialla HamperThe iPad Mini

Our editor bought  Apple’s iPad Mini for her fiance. Mostly because he proposed this year. It is the ultimate ‘you are amazing’ gift.

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Kindle Paperwhite, 6″ High Resolution Display with Next-Gen Built-in Light, Wi-Fi
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Great for the book lover in your life.

If you favourite person it not an Apple lover then you get them the 7″ Samsung GALAXY Tab when you buy a Samsung camera. Win win.

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Free 7″ Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 7.0 with Selected Samsung SMART NX Cameras
Purchase a qualifying Samsung SMART NX Camera from Amazon.co.uk between November 1, 2013 and January 6, 2014 and claim a free 7″ Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 7.0 tablet PC from Samsung.

Their Favourite Movies on DVD or Blu-Ray

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 What will you buy your favourite person this Christmas?

Taittinger Champagne | Weddings

At Frost we have been reviewing Taittinger champagne for you. I know, it is a hard job. We reviewed three different bottles.

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Taittinger Nocturne Sec NV, RRP £47, John Lewis, Harrods, winedirect.com

The Taittinger Nocturne Sec NV is a pale yellow champagne with delicate bubbles. It has overtones of yellow peaches and dried apricot. A wonderful, classy champagne which is rich and smooth. The wine is aged for at least four years and is the perfect champagne for desserts and wedding toasts. I could drink this everyday.

Tattinger Brut Réserve NV, RRP £38.99,

A delicious and light champagne. The Taittinger Brut Reserve NV is renowned for it’s golden yellow colour. The nose is light and delicate with hints of fruits and brioche. The wine has depth as it is aged for 3-4 years. Perfect with white meat, fish, shellfish and canapes. Also perfect as an aperitif.

Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus NV, RRP £49, Majestic, Oxford Wine Company, Fortnum & Mason

A brilliant, pale yellow with silvery highlights which is reflective of the high proportions of chardonnay. Subtle and fresh with floral scents and hints of elderflower and spicy cinnamon overtones. The flavour is dominated by intense fresh citrus fruit. This wine comes from the top Grand Cru sites and is made from the first pressing. It is aged for 4-5 years, sometimes more. A real treat, wonderful.

Perfect if you want to really treat your guests. Goes with grilled & roasted white meat. fish/shellfish and as an award-winning aperitif.

Taittinger’s is one of the champagne brands that everyone trusts, and what is better for your wedding than not having to worry about what people are drinking? They will enjoy one of these bottle, we certainly did.

I can’t tell you which one was our favourite as we all chose different champagne and each one has it’s perfect situation, but Frost Loves Taittinger.

 

Christmas Gift Guide For The One Who Is Hard To Buy For

The best thing to buy for someone who is hard to buy for is to get something edible, different or just plain amazing.

Mr Site Takeaway Website Beginner For PC & MAC

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This is a great present for most people. Pretty much everyone needs a website these days and the Takeaway Website Beginner is not only everything you need in a box, but also very easy-to-use.

Maui Jim Sunglasses

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Breakwall Glasses – Perfect for tennis fans, these frames come in Gloss Black, Rootbeer and Smoke Grey. Breakwall tames UV and wind to protect your vision beautifully. They are rimless and feather-light for an uncompromised view, all day long. These frames also happen to be popular with brand ambassador, ATP No. 3 tennis player, David Ferrer. We love them, they look great and are the most perfect glasses.

Tanqueray London Dry Gin

Tangqueray London Dry Gin

Brilliant gin and a great gift. An enduring classic, Tanqueray London Dry Gin is loved by bartenders, cocktail lovers and gin aficionados across the globe. With an extra smooth taste, it has an elegance that sets it apart from the rest and a flavour that shines in sophisticated cocktails and vibrant gin and tonics. Tanqueray is made with the finest botanicals including refreshing juniper, peppery coriander, aromatic angelica and sweet liquorice and its smooth yet bold flavour means it has become one of the world’s most awarded gins, making a luxurious and classic gift.

There’s no better way to enjoy Tanqueray than with tonic, fresh lime and lots of ice in one of the signature green stem and black base copa glasses. This oversize copa glass evokes the golden age of gin cocktails and its shape allows for the aromas of Tanqueray’s key botanicals to circulate for full appreciation of the drink’s flavour.

Taittinger Champagne

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The most delicious and classy champagne. Who wouldn’t want a bottle of Taittingers for Christmas?

Taittinger Nocturne Sec NV, RRP £47, John Lewis, Harrods, winedirect.com

Tattinger Brut Réserve NV, RRP £38.99, widely available

Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie NV, RRP £55, Harrods, Handford Wines

Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus NV, RRP £49, Majestic, Oxford Wine Company, Fortnum & Mason

Taittinger Vintage 2005, RRP £53, Majestic Wine, Hedonism drinks

 

Bloom Gin & Tonic

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BLOOM Gin & Fentimans Tonic is a luxury pre-mixed G&T in an attractive old fashioned glass bottle – the perfect little gift in a bottle for grown ups. They are delicious. The perfect cocktail for Christmas and beyond.

BLOOM Gin is a delicate floral premium London Dry Gin, inspired by the natural flora of English country gardens and created by the world’s first female Master Gin Distiller.

Joanne Moore chose botanicals from her own garden including chamomile and honeysuckle, as well as the citrus fruit pomelo, to make up the three key botanicals which create a delicate and subtle gin-drinking experience.

Carefully prepared and ready to serve, these bottles combine the delicate floral tones of BLOOM Gin, balanced with the distinctive herbal and plant-root notes of Fentimans tonic, made with lemon from the Cochin area of India.

Available from Sainsbury’s RRP £3.50 a bottle

The Counsellor By Cormac McCarthy

Cook Like a Man: The Official Movember Cookbook

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Cook Like a Man: The Official Movember Cookbook and Cormac McCarthy’s The Counselor Screenplay are both great gifts. Depending on whether your friend is a man who loves cooking, or a person who loves film.

Naked Gift Box & Bite Sized Treats

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Great gluten, dairy and wheat-free snacks. Tasty and healthy. We even ate one before we took this picture, we just couldn’t help ourselves. Perfect stocking fillers.

Blingbacks Shoe Jewellery

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Great show jewellery. These make sure your shoes are as ready to party as you are. Party, dance, walk & dazzle with Blingbacks Shoe Jewellery. Available in Debenhams and Dorothy Perkins, also online on Amazon and Asos. www.blingbacks.co.uk

Higher Living Tea

Hope And Greenwood Jolly Christmas Sweet Shake and Mince Pie Bon Bons

We love the Higher Living Tea, the ginger one is a particular favourite and the Mince Pie Bon Bons and Sweet Shake are tasty and perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. Higher Living herbal teas are available in ASDA, Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado, Holland & Barrett, Planet Organic, Wholefoods, Hope And Greenwood are available in their store in Covent Garden.

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A Raincoat From The Cambridge Raincoat Company

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Great, stylish coats that are also perfect for cyclists.

An iPad. They probably already have one, but if not, go for it or an iTunes voucher. Anything from Apple is a must.

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