Olivia is a writer and producer with a love for arts and culture. Olivia graduated from the University of Oxford with an MSt in Literature, and from the University of Liverpool with a BA in Irish Studies & English Literature. Based in London, England, she has contributed to projects with prominent organizations including Sky Arts, the Wimbledon Championships, and the Houses of Parliament.
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5 Victorian Christmas Traditions That Created the Christmas We Know
The Victorians popularized many of the beloved Christmas traditions we still practice today.
8 Classic Christmas Poems That Capture the Magic of December
Christmas poems can enhance an artistic celebration of the festive season. Over hundreds of years, rhyme and verse have told the story of Christmas.
6 Christmas Films Based on Classic Books That Make the Season Cinematic
Familiar stories take on new meanings when translated to the screen, and none more so than the Christmas films that shape the holidays.
How Christmas Cards Came to Be (From Henry Cole to Norman Rockwell)
Christmas cards are sent and received every holiday season. But how did these charming well-wishes come to be?
10 Classic Christmas Characters That Turn December Into a Fairy Tale
These Christmas characters, drawn from film, literature, and folklore, have become cultural icons worldwide.
How “Twas the Night Before Christmas” Created the Santa Claus Blueprint
Moore’s 1823 poem, A Visit From St. Nicholas, better known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” created the iconic Santa Claus image we know today.
5 Christmas Poems That Have Been Treasured Since the 1800s
Christmas poems varied in sentiment throughout the 1800s. From joyous to heartbreaking, these poems have been treasured ever since.
6 Lessons From “The Gift of the Magi” That Show Love Is the Only Real Gift
The festive short story The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, published in 1905, remains one of the most beloved Christmas stories of all time.
Séances, Spooks, & the Rise of the Occult in the Victorian Era
The Victorians were fascinated by Spiritualism: the belief that souls continue to exist after death and can be communicated with.
A Christmas Carol in Context: Dickens’ Beloved Festive Fable
Dickens was just six years into his writing career when he penned A Christmas Carol. 181 years on, it remains a beloved festive fable.