became a common Christmas pastime. We do know the tradition was popular with English servants in the 18th century, then quickly spread to those they served. The archaic custom once allowed men to ...

Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, played a pivotal role in shaping modern British Christmas traditions. In fact, the royal Christmas tree, now a cherished symbol, owes its prominence ...

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.

Have you ever wondered what makes Christmas so Christmassy? You can probably list off all the traditions when you think of a British Christmas. But where did they come from and why did they stick ...

2019 is drawing to a close. If you’re on your own, belong to a culture with non-British Christmas traditions, or one that doesn’t celebrate the holiday at all, you can still have fun.