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How did Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularise Christmas?
Many of our favourite Christmas traditions, from trees to turkeys, were made fashionable in Victorian England by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
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Bored during Christmas? Try these 4 festive Victorian things to do
If you're bored over the holidays, take inspiration from the Victorians. Keep the family entertained with these ideas and beat boredom the Victorian way.
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Is Mrs Beeton Relevant to Modern Families?
Copies of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management are in kitchens across the county, but can it offer any help to modern families planning for Christmas?
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Hark! English Heritage Reveals Christmas Carols are Being Sung to the Wrong Tune
Most ‘carols’ aren’t really carols at all
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A Short History of Christmas Greenery
Decorating our homes with greenery such as Christmas trees, holly and ivy, wreaths and mistletoe, is a Christmas tradition ingrained in our national consciousness. But when and why did such traditions emerge? We delve into the history of Christmas greenery to try to find the origins of some much loved traditions.
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A Short History of Gingerbread
From festively shaped biscuits to extravagantly decorated gingerbread houses, gingerbread has become a culinary staple of Christmas. But this wasn't always the case. Food historian Sam Bilton discusses its ginger-less medieval origins and significance in Queen Victoria’s household, and even unearths a Dickens family recipe.
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Top 5 Things To Do in December
This December, we’ve got plenty of inspirational ideas for the festive season! Find a fun-filled Christmas event near you, go on an immersive journey through Neverland at Kenwood, get the kids making crafts, and find a relaxing winter walk for the Twixmas period.
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Four
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Look no further. Every week until Boxing Day, we'll release a round of questions on everything from the Bronze Age to the legacy of the Second World War... the Biggest Quiz in History* Round Four starts here.
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The fourth round of the Biggest Quiz in History* is here and this time we've given it a festive theme. We've also given you a bit of help and thrown in some multiple choice questions... 'tis the season of goodwill after all!
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Here are five Christmas highlights from the pantries, butteries, larders and kitchens of medieval England.