London newspaper The Illustrated News published an image of the royal family gathered around an 8-foot decorated fir tree at ...
According to historian Judith Flanders, "The royal Christmas tree gave a new sense of intimacy and domesticity to Victorian Christmas celebrations, blending British and German traditions." Albert took ...
The unofficial flagship Christmas Tree Shops in Bourne had the world’s largest thatched roof, measuring 24,000 square feet.
Christmas traditions we cherish were established during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837-1901). Others are as old as the ancient ...
The Christmas tree is one of the world's oldest religious traditions, dating back before people even celebrated Christmas.
Some of the oldest Christmas carols were the pop songs of the Victorian age, an academic has said. Many festive traditions, from the Christmas tree to carols including Silent Night, O Little Town ...
From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, ...
The cathedral has been awash with bespoke Christmas trees, dioramas and vintage toys throughout the month of December ...
This year's Christmas theme at the Hearthstone is "Victorian Christmas ... the museum can learn about is the "upside down Christmas tree". It's common today around northeast Wisconsin due to ...
A retro festive living room, a recycled egg carton Christmas tree and a Victorian era model village are among the Christmas curios that have drawn thousands of people to one of Northern Ireland's ...