It’s that wonderful time of the year when everything is festive and sparkly. That means it is also time to share a few of my favourite gift ideas that I have come across this year. All of the items come…
British Buys: Our Christmas Picks
It’s that time of the year again. Once more, despite my promises to get everything sorted early, we are nearing mid-November and I haven’t bought a single thing yet. Anyway, read on for some of the best things we’ve spotted…
Trifle: A Traditional Favourite for Christmas or Any Time
It may have gone out of fashion in some households, but a good trifle is a tasty delight that makes any day feel extra festive. It can be made quickly enough to serve for a special dessert during the week.…
Check Out Our British Finds This Christmas!
After more than a year of pandemic, shutdowns and shipping delays, there’s not better time to buy from artists and small businesses in the UK. Read on for some of our favourite Christmas finds. Buy them for friends, family,… or…
Seasonal Specialities: The Mince Pie
In just a few weeks, children around the country will no doubt be following the age-old tradition of putting out a treat for Father Christmas before they go to bed. And many of them will probably be leaving a glass…
Reviving Christmas in the Victorian Era
By 1840, Christmas celebrations in Britain were noticeably different to the lengthy festivities that had once defined the season. In fact, few celebrated it at all other than attending church services. But that was about to change, thanks in large…
How to Have a Tudor Christmas!
Many of our modern Christmas traditions would have been unheard of during the reigns of Henry VIII and his Tudor brethren. Don’t expect to see a Christmas tree, for one thing. The religious nature of the holiday took precedence on…
Shop English Heritage This Christmas
The UK has now entered a second lockdown period and just in time for Christmas shopping! What to do? For the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing some of our favourite British buys – food, beverages, household items, books, and…
Christmas in the Georgian Era
The Victorian era is perhaps the first period in history that comes to mind for most when thinking of a traditional Christmas. However, people had celebrated for centuries before in a variety of ways. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert may…
Christmas Markets in the UK
It’s that time of year again – bells, glitter, carols, mince pies…. Yes, Christmas is coming, and wherever you happen to be in the UK, there are plenty of festive events nearby. Below are ten of the many Christmas markets…