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We all know Christmas is a time for great indulgence, but winter has been a time of feasting for longer than you might think
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The history of midwinter traditions
We all have festive traditions we like to stick to at Christmas – but have you ever wondered where these customs began?
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Uncover some of the history behind Christmas decorating, and discover why we put trees in our homes and decorate them with lights and ornaments at Christmas time.
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Worst Royal Family Feuds from History
For royals of the past, Christmas has not always been a joyous time. True stories of imprisonment, assassination and execution might put our modern family quarrels into perspective.
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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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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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Why you should leave up your Christmas decorations until February
To bring cheer to the winter months, follow medieval tradition and keep your Christmas decorations up until 2 February