Ever wondered why we eat pork on Christmas Eve, or where the Christmas tree comes from? This guided tour looks at the ancient roots of the festive season and how Christmas was celebrated very differently in the 1800s compared with today.
A museum inspector leads the tour and tells the stories behind familiar customs, from rice pudding and browned potatoes to Christmas beer, and explains what a Christmas ghost and a Christmas seal are. It is a relaxed way to learn more about the history of the holiday.
