A VERY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS</a#x3E;

Storical Podcast by JT Siems

Dec 21, 202000:08:28History

The festivities that grew into modern day Christmas have spanned millennia. But most of the traditions we recognize today began under the reign of Queen Victoria. Take a listen for the history of Christmas cards, kissing...

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