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Double the Christmas Experts
- Greg Jenner wrote his undergraduate dissertation on Victorian Christmas cards.
- He considers himself an expert on the topic alongside Fern Riddell.
Dickens and Christmas
- Dickens's A Christmas Carol significantly shaped modern Christmas celebrations.
- The Victorians supercharged existing festive traditions, adding commercialization.
Origins of the Christmas Tree in the UK
- Queen Charlotte introduced the Christmas tree to England.
- She decorated a yew tree, symbolizing a connection to British tradition.