Queen Victoria ... present reign. In 1848, an engraving published in the Illustrated London News depicted the royal family gathered around a lavishly decorated Christmas tree at Windsor Castle.

Many attribute the change to Queen Victoria ... In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a decorated Christmas tree, a tradition that was ...

The Christmas tree, an integral part of contemporary holiday festivities, has a rich history that dates back long before the 19th century and Queen Victoria's influence. Born on 24 May 1819 ...