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Christmas crafts and traditions
Find out everything you need to know about the history and traditions surrounding the festive period.
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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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Discover the origins of Christmas cards, then design your own cards to send to family and friends.
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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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What's in a traditional Christmas dinner?
Food historian Sam Bilton explores what makes up a traditional Christmas dinner and how tastes have changed over the centuries.
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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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And a Partridge in a Christmas Toastie! English Heritage Celebrates 500 Years of the Turkey with a Tudor inspired Christmas Sandwich
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Competition: Design your own English Heritage Christmas Card
We're offering members the chance to see their own English Heritage themed design on one of our Christmas cards.
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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.