SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Queen Victoria Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past  Aug 27, 2009 In the United States such chimerical visions are rooted in Christmas celebrations first popularized in England during the reign of Queen Victoria. Trappings include fir trees decorated with exquisite handmade ornaments, images of an ancient figure of St. Nicholas, and wonder-struck children in long nightgowns. (San Francisco Chronicle) Jewelry sale at Antiques Market  Jul 11, 2009 The practice of making braided jewelry from hair of the dead was fashionable after the death of Queen Victoria s husband, Albert. Donna Soodalter-Toman can tell you more about mourning jewelry and other antique baubles at Booth Chat with Donna Soodalter-Toman, presented by the SoWa Antiques Market. (Boston Globe) The Final Word  Mar 25, 2009 So now her teapots, which come in a variety of shapes think Queen Victoria are doing some collecting of their own. Dust. (USA Today -- Life) Back to Collectibles News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009