The 12 Days of Christmas is a song usually learnt in primary school and sticks with you for life. Whether you find the song catchy …
Christmas collection: The history of the classic 12 Days of Christmas song
December 2020
Christmas collection: The Christmas Cracker, its history and inspiration
Pulling a Christmas Cracker on Christmas Day is one of the traditional festivities of the day. Laid on the Christmas dinner table next to each …
Christmas collection: What is the history behind why we kiss under mistletoe at Christmas?
The symbolic Christmas time herb, mistletoe, always makes an appearance over the festive period. From mistletoe ornaments, to hanging decorations, to selfies under the mistletoe, …
Christmas collection: The origins of the good old Christmas Pudding
The traditional festive dessert is of course, the Christmas Pudding. Whilst it might not be to everyone’s tastes, let’s take a look back at where …
