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History of Christmas
Articles written by:
Jamie Dwelly
Jamie Dwelly is an editor for Sky HISTORY
When is Easter 2024 and when are the school holidays?
Counting down to Christmas 2023: The history of the Advent Calendar
When is pancake day 2024? Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?
Mind the Gap: The history of London Underground
The 10 longest rivers in the UK
The history of Anzac Day: Australia and New Zealand's day of remembrance
The unknown history and symbolism of Easter Eggs
Why do we eat hot cross buns on Good Friday?
The real reasons we celebrate Mother's Day
A brief history of 'Endurance' and its remarkable discovery
Five peculiar Easter traditions that don't involve chocolate eggs
Forget the Flying Dutchman, these creepy ghost ships are completely real
What was the best year in history?
25 little known facts about the Curse of Oak Island
A festive feline: Iceland's terrifying Christmas Yule Cat
The UK’s most dangerous rivers
Britain's most amazing river treasures
Real Lost Civilisations
The V-2 rocket: One of Hitler's deadliest weapons
History of your favourite Christmas carols
A festive history of Christmas Markets
The fascinating origins of Dr. Johnson's iconic dictionary
The spooky history of Ouija Boards
Why was Sir Walter Raleigh executed?
The strange history of Tarot cards
The Peterloo Massacre: Rebellion, bloodshed, and the fight for democracy
Why do UK schools have such a long summer holiday?
Why do the French celebrate Bastille Day?
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