Richard morrison

Three women share their stories of festive singing

From cards to carols, celebrating the festive season when you’ve two lots of family traditions to bolt together isn’t easy…

We owe much to the Victorian figures determined to resurrect the joy of Christmas through music. Andrew Green charts how carol collectors have shaped the way the world celebrates

Our columnist fondly recalls her childhood Christmases – apart from the time the milk ran out!

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MAUD had been looking forward to finally getting her decorations out again. And now with a whole afternoon at her disposal she was really going to savour the experience and make it something special.