Swans were the standard dish, at one time, for Christmas fare. Christmas carols were in use in England previous to the fifteenth century. The largest cracker ever manufactured was just over thirty feet in length. „ The popularity of the Christmas tree in England dates from the year 1840. Christmas cards were introduced into England from France by Sir Henry Cole. The first Christmas card was produced in 1840. Two of the oldest carols are the "Cherry Tree Carol" and the "Carol of St. Stephen." The first Knglisb Christmas cards were quite small—about the sia? rfl fis visiting cud.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 December 1920, Page 3 (Supplement)
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98Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 Taranaki Daily News, 18 December 1920, Page 3 (Supplement)
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