UK Christmas World Archive

Festive Flora - Where Did It Begin?

There are many plants and flowers that are considered as festive, one of the most famous being the pine tree; but most of us are ignorant to the reasons for these beliefs. Whilst we can’t be sure as to whether some of these tales are true here are the widely accepted theories behind our festive flora.

What are LED Christmas Lights?

LED stands for ''light emitting diode'', which is basically a diode (electrical component) that conducts electricity in one direction. This electrical current excites the electrons within the diode, releasing photons we we see as light.

It's July and Officially the Start of Christmas!

It is July, the sun is shining!