Links to posts about how Christmas was celebrated in Jane Austen’s era, her novels and letters.
But Surely Christmas in England did not exist until Dickens invented it?
The Keeping of Christmas at Bracebridge Hall by Washington Irving
Decorating the Georgian House at Christmas
Did Jane Austen Have a Christmas tree?
Mrs Musgrove’s Yorkshire Christmas Pie
The Christmas Eve Dinner at Randalls
Celebrating Twelfth Night with Cakes and Characters
Bullet Pudding and Snap-Dragon:Parlour Games for Christmas and Twelfth Night
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November 26, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Dody Jane
I just found your blog and love it! I read Old Christmas by Washington Irving every year. Thank you for compiling this wonderful reference for a Jane Austen Christmas. I would love to send you a Jane Austen memento from my Etsy shop as a thank you for all your amazing research!
November 30, 2011 at 9:03 am
jfwakefield
Thank you very much, and I am so glad that you are enjoying the Christmas posts and the site in general. It’s very kind of you to offer, but there is really no need to send me a present. Just continue to visit and comment, that is gift enough for me
November 30, 2011 at 11:29 am
Dody Jane
Absolutely! I think I was just carried away with the great information here. All the best -
December 4, 2011 at 12:30 am
Regina Jeffers
This is excellent information. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you the best for the holiday season…
December 4, 2011 at 8:59 am
jfwakefield
Thank you, and a Merry Christmas to you to.