The holiday decoration staple, which is ubiquitous this time of year, has royal roots that many may not know about — Queen Victoria helped popularize the Christmas tree during her reign.

Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, played a pivotal role in shaping modern British Christmas traditions. In fact, the royal Christmas tree, now a cherished symbol, owes its prominence ...

The holiday decoration staple, which is ubiquitous this time of year, has royal roots that many may not know about — Queen Victoria helped popularize the Christmas tree during her reign.

Goodsir adds that images of the royal family with their Christmas tree appeared in the Illustrated London News in 1848, which helped the tradition spread. Turning Scotland into a must-visit ...

In 1840, the 21-year-old Victoria married Prince Albert, the love of her life. For the ceremony, she eschewed royal robes and instead wore a gown like many young brides of the time.