and how the first ever Christmas tree arrived in England, courtesy of Prince Albert.Re-live a bygone era of merrymaking and indulge in Mrs Beeton's Christmas cake recipe or read Charles Dickens's memories of boyhood celebrations.
Ideas for colourful Christmas cards, gift-wraps, decorations and presents to make, using everyday items such as tin foil and sweet wrappers. Projects include a Christmas dog bowl and a Father Christmas hand puppet.