Christmas History
Babycham: the best drink for a vintage Christmas
Sarah-Jane Hosegood falls for the charms of Babycham, surely the vintage lover's favourite tipple for the festive season?
The history of Christmas presents
We look back on Christmases past to discover the history of Christmas presents and gift-giving...
The history of department store Christmas windows
As department stores across the country reveal their glittering festive windows, we take a look at the heritage of the much-loved tradition of Christmas shop windows
Who invented the Christmas cracker?
Now a staple of modern festivities, the first Christmas cracker was a Victorian invention. Here we explore the legacy of its creator...
What are witch balls, and how can you buy them?
Decorative antiques dealer Luke Honey reveals the history of witch balls, and what to keep an eye out for if you fancy adding some to your collection
Notes on an icon: Georg Jensen
Explore the legacy of Denmark's Georg Jensen, a craftsman-turned-artist with a flair for silver and sinuous design
Discover Lauscha, the birthplace of glass baubles
Uncover the story of Lauscha, Germany, and its beautiful hand-blown glass. Antiques dealer Luke Honey finds out more