Christmas: Modern Or Traditional?

Eastenders Christmas Special; Turkey & cranberry sandwiches on a working lunch; Shopping; Booze fuelled office parties; More shopping; Cliff.

Are these new Christmas mainstays obscuring what was once a nobler, more festive occassion? Our friends at Stylist magazine have a hunch that we're all hankering for a return to a more traditional, Victorian-style Christmas.

It was during Queen Victoria's reign that Christmas became popularised as a holiday, and the introduction of gift giving, Father Christmas, card sending, the Christmas tree and carol singing gave the period it's unique festive personality. Ho ho ho!

      
                            A traditional VIctorian Christmas scene

We want to know whether you feel that it's time for a return to a more traditional, Victorian style Christmas. Which means more to you: The technological trappings and convenience of the 21st century yuletide, or the family orientated celebration that the Victorians gave us?