Victoria: Traditions Of Christmas, The

Feasts, family, presents, glittering decorations, and that specialspirit: these things make up traditions of Christmas. Celebrate theeternal joy of Nol with Victoria''s wonderful collection ofremembrances, recipes, and holiday suggestions, all presented inthe magazine''s classic, romantic, and beautifully photographedstyle. Make gifts, fashion a real children''s holiday, and set alovely Christmas table. Rich colour images capture familiar,beloved pleasures of the season, including sleigh rides in the snowand breathtaking Christmas trees shimmering with light andornaments. Find ways to create gift-wraps from delicate fabrics andantique lace that are as lovely as the presents themselves. Bakesweet memories with heart cookies, lavender shortbread fingers, orEnglish toffee. Recollections from writers such as WashingtonIrving, A. E. Houseman, and Hans Christian Andersen make this atreasure you''ll return to every year.