Category: Blogmas 2021
The History of Christmas Window Displays
I have to say, the demise of department stores does not disappoint me as a whole. I understand that the world’s economy has moved on, and that consumers have different expectations. However, what does tug at my heart strings a little are the lack of […]
The History of the Royal Christmas Broadcast
If you live in Britain, the Commonwealth, or quite frankly, are a dedicated royal watcher elsewhere, you will know about the royal Christmas broadcast. The tradition is nearly a century old now, and it is firmly entrenched in Christmas Day for many of us. However, […]
Red and Green: Festive Fashion History
In honour of all things holiday, today’s Style File Friday is celebrating the season! Once again I am embracing the Christmas colour scheme and sharing some of my favourite red and green pieces. If the holiday season is not the time to enjoy a fashionable […]
Finding the Perfect Holiday Party Outfits
I’ve written on this in the past, but I felt that this is definitely a Style File Friday post that can use an update/overhaul. Depending on where you are and what you are comfortable with, you may or may not have holiday parties to go […]
An Historian About Town’s 2021
Obviously for the planet as a whole and many of us as individuals, 2021 has been a trying year. However, for the blog, 2021 has been my strongest year ever. And quite frankly, I’m proud of it! 2021 has been a year of accomplishments, big […]





