the first Christmas tree was introduced in the Victorian aerier when prince Albert brought the idear from his own country
The Queen's Christmas speech is normally broadcasted on television at about 3pm in Britain.
Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's hubby.
Boxing day is the day after Christmas Day. In Britain it was a custom for tradespeople to collect 'Christmas Boxes' of money or presents as thanks for good service through out the year
The average British family will spend around £800 on Christmas, approx £200 on decorations, Christmas cards, food etc. the rest on presents.
It was introduced to Britain by Prince Albert, the consort (husband) of Queen Victoria.
When Queen Victoria was in charge. Prince Albert brought the Christmas tree to Britain from Germany.
His Highness introduced the custom of Christmas Trees to the UK. ( from Germany). I do not know about the pipe tobacco that bears his name. There was also a well Known brand of Cigars called King Edward, same Royal house.
In England Christmas is celebrated by having a midnight mass, a roast turkey(Christmas dinner), presents from family, friends and Santa (father christmas) and a pine tree with lots of decorations.
In Britain most gifts will be exchanged on Christmas morning.Children will wake to find presents from Father Christmas at the foot of their bed.Other gifts, between family members, will be placed under the Christmas Tree, and distributed before lunch.Sometimes adults will exchange small personal gifts at midnight on Christmas Eve.
Introduced into Britain by Sir Frances Drake in 1580
The people of Great Britain call it Christmas.
Chess was introduced into Britain in 1066.