To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Charles Dickens Museum in London is staging an exhibition of historic objects that ...

CHRISTMAS is over for another year, leaving many to wonder when is the best time to take festive decorations down. The decision is down to you when it comes to packing up the tinsel and the tree.

Charles Dickens' seasonal novel gets multiple ... selling festive gifts, Christmas decorations and refreshments — many offering a chance to shop small and support local businesses.

James Swanton returns to the Charles Dickens Museum this Christmas for live storytelling. Wish you could've seen Charles Dickens perform A Christmas Carol at one of his famous live performances ...

Charles Dickens, born in 1812 in England to poor parents, was forced to leave formal education at age 12, but went on to become one of the world’s first literary celebrities. Dickens did odd jobs for ...

After 22 years of marriage and 10 children, Charles Dickens famously dumped his wife, Catherine Dickens, in 1858. Wielding the power of his pen, he alleged that Catherine was mentally unbalanced and ...

But another big point of contention revolves around when to put up and take down your Christmas decorations. Most people tend to agree that 1 December is a sensible time to sparkle up your home ...

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With the new year now fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about getting those Christmas decorations down and packed away and returning your house to normal. Although taking them down ...

Dan Saladino explores the impact a Christmas Carol and other Charles Dickens novels have had on festive eating, with food historian Ivan Day and food writer Penelope Vogler. Produced and presented ...

Similarly, gift or plastic shopping bags may seem convenient but can cause vintage Christmas decorations to break, tangle or warp. To protect your decorations, invest in sturdy plastic bins with lids.