# Victorian Christmas by Lucinda Hawksley (Hardcover)

Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, a descendant of Charles Dickens, reveals the fascinating tale of Christmas traditions during Queen Victoria's reign. In 1843, while Dickens was inventing the Christmas ghost story, a London civil servant commissioned the first Christmas card and Windsor Castle displayed artificial Christmas trees and served turkeys for Christmas dinner. During the next five years, the first recipe for Christmas pudding appeared, Christmas crackers debuted, and a London newspaper showcased Christmas trees to the world. Hawksley explores these customs and more so you can experience the season authentically to period" --

## Details

- **Price:** 13.49 GBP
- **Vendor:** The Countryman Press
- **Type:** Lucinda Hawksley
- **Tags:** All Books, Food and Drink

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