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Decorate for Christmas like a Victorian
Many of the ways we celebrate Christmas are influenced by the reign of Queen Victoria. Lucinda Hawksley explores the Victorian traditions that we have grown to love and shares tips and ideas on how to take inspiration from them when decorating your home this festive season.
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Discover the origins of Christmas cards, then design your own cards to send to family and friends.
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A History of the Christmas pudding
What would Christmas dinner be without a Christmas pudding? Sam Bilton looks at the origins of the Christmas pudding. She’s also found some historical recipes to try at home, including medieval figgy pudding and a classic Victorian Christmas pudding recipe – straight from Queen Victoria’s chef.
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Create your own Victorian Christmas Crafts
The Victorians popularised many of the Christmas traditions we still enjoy today and they loved decorating their homes during the festive season. Many of their decorations were homemade – watch our video below to learn how to make your own Victorian-style Christmas crackers, gilded walnuts, pin-prick cards and paper flowers.
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English Heritage needs your Christmas Kisses
English Heritage is reviving a well-known Christmas tradition this festive season and bringing it into the digital age, with an online challenge to capture one thousand kisses under the mistletoe at four attractions in the North of England.
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Christmas traditions, crafts and more
From the origins of Christmas to authentic Victorian crafts, explore the history of your favourite holiday and find festive inspiration with recipes from Mrs Crocombe and more.
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The History of Father Christmas
The jolly old man who sneaks into our houses every 24 December is beloved across the world and known by many names. But should you call him Father Christmas, St Nicholas or Santa Claus? What's the difference? Where did he come from? Is he a Christian saint or a corporate stooge?
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Victorian Christmas Traditions
From presents to puddings, discover the Victorian origins of some of the traditions practiced across the country today.
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Read about Victorian parlour games, then try five of our favourites with your friends and family!
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How did the Victorians celebrate Christmas?
Many of our favourite Christmas traditions were made popular by Queen Victoria and the royal family in the 19th century. But how did the Victorians celebrate Christmas?