Victoria Arbiter: The beautiful ways the royals have kept an old Christmas ritual alive – 9Honey

During her Christmas address to the nation in 2015, the Queen said, “At this time of year, few sights evoke more feelings of cheer and goodwill than the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree.”
It’s a sentiment shared by many, but historically speaking, firs festooned with ornaments and lights are a relatively new tradition.
For centuries, people around the world have observed myriad mid-winter festivals by honouring a variety of customs and beliefs, but no era has influenced the way Britons celebrate…

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