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Fair enough.
Before her time, Britons did not celebrate Christmas with the same enthusiasm and opulence she came to be known for.
While poorer families couldn't afford Christmas trees during Victoria's reign, they followed the royals' lead and began to decorate evergreen branches, holly and mistletoe with Christmas candles and ornaments in much the same way.
In time, Victorian Christmas ornaments and Victorian trees came to be thought of as British through-and-through, and they were strongly associated with the

Queen.
In fact, the Victorian Christmas Tree actually "infiltrated" the House of Windsor from Germany.
Albert was German.
Albert had grown up decorating trees every holiday season.


When it came to Christmas lights, candles were the only choice at the time.
And, as they say, the rest is history.
Victoria may have been the Queen, but in all things Christmas, Albert was the power behind the throne.
If you want to keep your Victorian Christmas decorations true to tradition, opt for real Christmas Candles for your tree this year.


You may be tempted by other Christmas lights.
But let's say you're determined to stick to tradition and use real Christmas Tree Candles.
If you don't have a lot of time and want to make sure you have your candle lights in hand in time for the Christmas festivities, it's probably best to order online.
You can't just melt the end of the candle and glue it to the tree with hot wax (although this is what Martin Luther is said to have done).
Make sure they're from Germany.


There are a few web stores that offer original Christmas Tree Candles and traditional Christmas Tree Candle Holders from Germany.
I know from experience that some people go empty-handed because they wait too long to place their order and the stock sells out.
You can choose the Clip On Christmas Tree Candle Holder, or Candle Clip, which grips the branch and is adjustable.
Both of these are generally available in gold or silver and they are compatible with other Victorian Christmas ornaments.
Of course, you have to use common sense and care throughout the holidays (place the candles on the tree so the flame won't get close to anything and stay in the room while the candles are burning).