and they were exchanged as gifts and then prominently displayed in the parlor near the Christmas tree, or on mantels, tables, and even tucked into garlands or banners. “The Victorian era was ...

The Royal Family said presents are opened on Christmas ... their gifts at teatime." This is a time-honoured tradition emphasised by royal expert Robert Jobson to date back to the Victorian era ...

The sweets were replaced by small gifts and paper hats in the late Victorian period, and remain in this form as an essential part of a modern Christmas. Decorating the home at Christmas also ...

Gifts would be put in stockings ... Our Christmas tree tradition came from Germany Christmas trees became incredibly popular during the Victorian era and are often associated with Prince Albert ...