There's no wrong way to celebrate Halloween. Choose from these creative Halloween party themes that are spooky, sophisticated ...

"I wish handwritten thank-you notes for gifts would come back — it helps you know the gift was received and acknowledged." ...

The custom of sending Christmas cards is relatively recent and probably began with the English "schoolpieces" or "Christmas pieces," simple pen-and-ink designs on sheets of writing paper. The ...

These Christmas cards were thus novel, industrial products adorned with the imagery of British Christmases past. The development, and ultimate triumph, of the Christmas card in Victorian Britain ...

The traditional songs of worship were part of the Victorian Christmas which featured in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

It's the annual holiday favorite - A Victorian Christmas, with David Bouchier. David shares seasonal music and stories about the traditions, myths and merriments that made Christmas magical over a ...

While the Christmas card may have seemed like an entirely new invention to Victorian senders and receivers, the first Christmas card’s design was actually influenced by other, older British ...

Did you know many of today's favourite Christmas traditions were popularised by the Royal family in the 19th century? From presents to puddings and crackers to cards. In the late 1800s, Queen ...

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was published in 1843 – the same year as the first Christmas card. Over the course of the 19th century, his depictions of the Christmas turkey and charitable ...

Tis the season to spoil your furry friend! With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to deck the halls (and your cat) with holiday cheer. From the twinkle in their eyes, as they bat at ...

While the Christmas card may have seemed like an entirely new invention to Victorian senders and receivers, the first Christmas card’s design was actually influenced by other, older British ...