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 ...

Yes, Christmastime is finally back at the Victorian Mansion. Decorating the mansion in a different theme each year, this year's theme is the Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" -- something board ...

The cards were treated as works of art, being displayed in exhibitions and even critically reviewed. The tradition of Christmas gift-giving seriously took off during the Victorian era. Whereas ...