Discover all of the British royal family's long-standing Christmas traditions.

In a year that seemed anything but familiar, the holiday season can be a grounding reminder of the traditions and values that feel comfortable. Most of the United States is familiar with how the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/white-house-christmas-holiday-traditions" target="_blank">White House</a> does Christmas, but what traditions does the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop%20culture/royal-couple-age-differences-princess-diana-charles-harry-meghan-markle" target="_blank">British royal family</a> uphold each December? In the spirit of the holidays, L&#39;OFFICIEL looks at how the monarchy does&nbsp;Christmas.&nbsp;

As soon as December enters, at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Christmas tree is up and ready for visitors to enjoy. And with decorations being in full swing, the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/queen-elizabeth-ii-cancels-traditional-royal-family-christmas-party-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Family's Christmas</a> lunch is back. For two years, the family spent the holidays separated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But as of last year, it appears the royals have returned to their annual pre-Christmas event.&nbsp;
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Prince William and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kate-middleton-royal-jewels-wedding-anniversary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Middleton</a>'s family, along with <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/prince-charles-princess-diana-who-cheated-first-royal-marriage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">King Charles III</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/prince-charles-camilla-parker-bowels-royals-scandal-diana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Camilla</a>, have released their <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/royal-family-christmas-cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">annual Christmas cards</a>. This year, the Cambridges opted for a more modern family photoshoot with the whole family wearing jeans and white Oxford shirts.

Last year, the Christmas Carol Service paid tribute to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/queen-elizabeth-coronation-fascinating-facts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Queen Elizabeth II</a>. The service was hosted by the Prince of Wales.&nbsp;

Tradition says that once at Sandringham House, the royal family typically enjoys the Royal Family's black-tie party on Christmas Eve, where cocktails and Sandringham cider are served.&nbsp;

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Even though they&#39;re spending the holiday at the Sandringham House, the Royal Family never misses&nbsp;Christmas day <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kanye-west-is-taking-fashion-to-church" target="_blank">mass</a>. The group attends the morning service at St. Mary Magdalene, Sandringham, a county church with royal ties dating back to the <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/literary-style-elizabethan-opulence-graces-the-runways" target="_blank">16th century</a>.&nbsp;

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