December

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December Delights: Name Changes, Squid Games, and Sweet Reads!

Book Reviews - December Holidays - EOH - Horoscopes - Ioco - Meteor Shower - Movies and TV Shows - Netflix - Squid Game - Tupperware

From Netflix binges to new authors, December is packed with entertainment and changes. Join the fun!

As the calendar flips to December, South Africans are gearing up for a month packed with delightful offerings in books, television, and even corporate rebranding. Every Sunday at 9 am, you can catch eNCA editors at the Round Table, dissecting the week’s biggest stories. Looking for something to get lost in between festive feasts? Check out our shortlist of five local books this month, featuring titles like "Queer Mythology: Epic Legends from Around the World" by Guido A. Sanchez and "Ghosts of a Holy War" by Yardena Schwartz, perfect for some introspective reading during the holiday hustle!

In the corporate world, EOH is shaking off its past scandals by rebranding itself as Ioco on December 11. This name change symbolizes a fresh start, allowing the company to disassociate from its checkered history. It’s a bit like when your favorite fast-food burger joint decides to add avocado to its menu - trying to cater to the new trends while leaving the old greasy ghosts behind!

But the real excitement this December lies in the streaming world, with Netflix being the gift that keeps on giving. Subscribers can buckle up for the highly anticipated Season 2 of "Squid Game" on December 26! Alongside this, the release schedule includes a glittering array of new content, from the one-and-only Sabrina Carpenter in "A Nonsense Christmas" to gripping documentaries like the new series on Winston Churchill that history buffs will surely cherish.

Not to be outdone, Disney Plus is also rolling out new seasons of popular Marvel series, ensuring there’s something for everyone this holiday season. With all these streaming gems, prepare for some tough choices; do you binge watch the latest action thriller starring Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley or dive deep into queer mythology? Whatever you choose, it’s bound to be an entertaining December!

Did you know that "Squid Game" became the most-watched series in Netflix history upon its release? With the immense hype for Season 2, it’s safe to say viewers are more ready than ever to dive back into its dark universe. And while we dig into our popcorn, let’s not forget to support local authors, as literature is often a brilliant companion during our binge-watching sessions!