Having spent a few Christmas’s in England, I can assure you that there’s no where else I’d rather be just now. Since that’s impossible (sigh) we’re bringing you some yuletide videos that we hope will warm the cockles of your hearts. **
Seasonal activities in London
How to flame a Christmas pudding
2010 Victorian Christmas Festival in Portsmouth
Flashmob of British Army musicians surprises Christmas shoppers in Gateshead’s Metrocentre
John Lewis Christmas advert 2014
Sainsbury Christmas 2014 advert remembering soldiers in 1914 – must see!
Victorian Christmas – make your own Christmas cards
How to make a Victorian Christmas pudding
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