We all enjoy eating excessively at Christmas but did you know that it is traditional to fast during advent? Alice Rigby investigates this tradition and its demise.
Victoria, Queen of Christmas
As the woman who brought us both Christmas trees and Christmas crackers, Victoria had more of an effect on your 25th December than you might imagine. Becky Hennell-Smith investigates Victoria’s fascination with Christmas celebrations, as well as the popularity that gave rise to the widespread adoption of these new traditions.