Christmas History

Sarah-Jane Hosegood falls for the charms of Babycham, surely the vintage lover's favourite tipple for the festive season?

We look back on Christmases past to discover the history of Christmas presents and gift-giving...

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

Now a staple of modern festivities, the first Christmas cracker was a Victorian invention. Here we explore the legacy of its creator...

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

Explore the legacy of Denmark's Georg Jensen, a craftsman-turned-artist with a flair for silver and sinuous design

Uncover the story of Lauscha, Germany, and its beautiful hand-blown glass. Antiques dealer Luke Honey finds out more