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The History Magazine

Welcome to the Historic UK History Magazine, featuring hundreds of articles, videos and interactive maps to explore. We also add a wealth of new content every month so be sure to bookmark this page!

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A Victorian Christmas

Christmas trees, carol singers, Christmas cards, Santa Claus and crackers – integral parts of a traditional Christmas, but why? The Victorians…

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Christmas Crackers

A history of Christmas Crackers… and why the British wear paper hats at Christmas lunch!

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The Folklore Year – December

The Folklore Year – traditional folklore and culture of Britain, events taking place every year in December

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Historic December

View our list of historic events that occurred in December.

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Historic Birthdates in December

Famous people born throughout history in December

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Welsh Christmas Traditions

Welsh Christmas traditions and how Christmas used to be celebrated in Wales.

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A Medieval Christmas

Some well known modern Christmas traditions have their roots in the Medieval celebrations…

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Pantomime

Pantomime is a unique, marvellous – and slightly eccentric! – British theatre entertainment for Christmas.

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Sweyn Forkbeard

Most people have heard of the Danish king of England Canute who according to legend, tried to command the waves. However it was his father Sweyn (Svein) who was the first Viking king of England…

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The History of Hogmanay

Only one nation in the world can celebrate the New Year or Hogmanay with such revelry and passion – the Scots! But what are the actual origins of Hogmanay, and why should a tall dark stranger be a welcome visitor after midnight?

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Every month we present new feature articles relating to the history of this green and pleasant land. If you have any suggestions for upcoming articles please feel free to contact us.