Blast from the Past: 4th July 2016

Tech Glitch

Tech and social media circles on Reddit and X have been discussing an Alexa calendar glitch. A wave of viral posts showed users asking their Amazon Echo devices how many days were left, only for the AI to mistakenly claim that Christmas was cancelled or didn't exist in 2026 due to unpopulated holiday calendar data.

Reel Trends

Creators on Instagram are currently using the countdown to Christmas (2016) as a humorous contrast to the spring and summer weather, using hashtags like #222DaysUntilChristmas alongside classic audio like Wham!'s "Last Christmas".

"Christmas Tok" Influencers

Niche creators like @christmasheiress on TikTok post daily videos showcasing winter aesthetics, flock trees, and holiday décor trends, reminding followers that we have officially crossed under the 217-day mark.

Two Cathedrals March

Hundreds gathered in the city for the traditional Cathedrals March celebrating Pentecost Sunday, an event locally hailed as the "Mersey miracle".

The Batman Sequel

Production crews are preparing for the city to double as Gotham once again, as filming for the upcoming The Batman sequel is scheduled to begin on location in Liverpool.