Christmas Traditions Started By Queen Victoria | Victorian Farm: Christmas (3/3) | Absolute History

Ruth Goodman and food historian Ivan Day try their hand at making a Christmas pudding using the same methods as Bob Cratchit's wife in A Christmas Carol. Meanwhile, Alex and Peter light the forge for the first time to re-shoe the farm workhorse Clumper - the first time a horse has been shod at this forge in over five decades. Alex goes in search of a Christmas tree for the banquet, while Ruth and Peter head for the Victorian town of Blists Hill for Christmas shopping. At the cottage, Ruth meets Debbie Bamford to dye an array of colourful Christmas ribbons to decorate the tree and the presents that sit beneath it. Finally it's time for the Christmas meal in the estate's School Hall. The next morning it'll be time for the team to bid a fond farewell to Mr Acton as they depart Acton Scott for good. Content licensed from All3Media to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@ #AbsoluteHistory #VictorianChristmas #Christmas