CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS AND THE INTERIOR

By Edwin Heathcote

The interior is at the heart of the Christmas spirit; the decorations, the fireplaces, the tree, the dining table... But the traditions and the origins of the decorations are often oddly sinister and surprisingly odd. An intruder breaking in down the chimney? Reindeer on the roof? Killing a tree to bring it inside? How do we reconcile the warm cosiness of Christmas with its eccentric traditions and why do we do what we do? Read more

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

By Edwin Heathcote

Christmas lights are integral to the season, a symbol of celebration and a gesture towards the long winter's night. But when did they arrive and what do they really mean? Read more