Boxing Day in the Chilterns: A Tradition Rooted in History and Community
Boxing Day, celebrated on 26 December, is a much-loved part of the British festive season. Today it’s associated with brisk countryside walks, leftover turkey, sport on the television and a spot of shopping. But the history of Boxing Day goes back centuries and is deeply rooted in ideas of charity, community and rural life - values that mean a lot to us here at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Stallholders at Festive Weekend 2025
The Chiltern Open Air Museum Festive Weekend is back on 6 & 7 December with fabulous artisan stalls for perfect gifts and treats this Christmas. Here’s our complete guide to where you can find each stall.
Festive Weekend 2024
Even the terrible weather couldn’t dampen the Christmas spirit at our Festive Weekend on 7 and 8 December!
A Victorian Christmas: How Did They Celebrate the Festive Season?
Christmas in the Victorian era started to become a time for family celebrations rather than the large gatherings enjoyed during the Georgian era. We find out how they celebrated.
Christmas in the 1940s: How Did Wartime Families Celebrate the Festive Season?
We discover how families celebrated Christmas in the 1940s - why turkey wasn’t on the menu and what home-made gifts would be under the tree.
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