Most people treat old holiday mail like clutter, but a surprising number of antique Christmas cards are edging into serious ...

So much of how we celebrate Christmas comes from the Victorian era, but it might be for the best that some of these ...

Thanksgiving is over, and Advent has begun.  We are officially in the Christmas season!  Crank up the carols and pour ...

Ever wonder where many of our favorite Christmas traditions come from? The Victorians are to thank for so much of the magic we associate with the season. Their creativity and love for the holidays ...

From greeting cards to decorations, robins are a classic Christmas motif. But have you ever wondered how these birds became ambassadors of the holiday season?

Christmas past meets the present in a special holiday display at the Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E St. in Eureka. “It’s always fun to set up Christmas ...

Victorian trade cards, dating from 1870 to 1890, offer a glimpse into the era's artistry and commercialism. These small, colorful illustrations were the precursors to modern business cards, used by ...

Alice Crossley receives funding from the American Antiquarian Society, Library Company of Philadelphia, Huntington Library, and Bodleian Libraries (research fellowships). She is a Fellow of the Royal ...

MANISTEE, MI – The clip-clop of horse hooves will ring throughout this charming Victorian-era downtown during this can’t-miss Christmas festival. Manistee’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas ...