The Christmas pantomimes, which seem to be descended from the medieval "mummers plays," never caught on in America. But we do get a hint of them, whenever "Peter Pan" is revived here.

How to Make Your Own Stylish Christmas Crackers, Courtesy of Hill House Vintage’s Paula Sutton By Paula Sutton December 23, 2023 Courtesy of Paula Sutton ...

For those who have never heard of the tradition, here is a look at how Christmas crackers became popular. According to several British newspapers, Christmas crackers are a tradition celebrated in ...

Here are 18 British Christmas traditions that might surprise you. Pantomime dames playing the role of the Ugly Sisters in a production of Cinderella. Gideon Mendel/Corbis/Getty Images ...

Starting in 1952, the top song on the British singles chart has been a coveted spot every Christmas. Christmas No. 1 alums include The Beatles, Queen, Ed Sheeran, and more.

Richter, the author of “A Very Vintage Christmas,” recommends selling them on eBay with a three-day listing and including an incentive like "Get in time for Christmas" in the title.

8-Pack No-Pop Plaid Christmas Crackers ($21) Amazon This set of Christmas crackers comes highly recommended on Amazon, with the only catch being they don’t pop.

Author and collector Bob Richter, known for his role in the PBS series “Market Warriors,” is an expert on living with vintage items. He began visiting flea markets and thrift shops as a child ...

"The British celebration starts Christmas day, and it's 12 whole days of celebrating," said said the Rev. Carl Turner, rector of Saint Thomas Anglican Church in New York.