During this period, internal politics remained unaffected by the revolutionary upheavals of the sort experienced in other European countries.As a result of the change in voting rights and administrative structures, a wider public was able to exercise political influence.It was intended as a sign to travellers that food and shelter was available in this house.Merchants also liked to give their customers candles.He went by the name of “Father Christmas” and brought the children their gifts on Christmas Eve.

The English nobleman decided to send his friends something different to the usual Christmas letters for a change.They were indispensible and a vital part of every Victorian Christmas tree.Often made by hand and carefully placed on each branch.In all her decisions, even political ones, Victoria was heavily influenced by the Prince Consort.Albert preferred living in the country to the capital, for which reason the couple made Windsor Castle their home soon after their wedding.