Random Bits of FascinationPosted on by Maria Grace
Each year, Regency era British theaters prepared Christmas pantomimes (pantos) that would begin on Boxing Day and run as long as the audiences demanded them. These were not silent productions, but rather very verbal performances that included the audience as …Continue reading →
Random Bits of FascinationPosted on by Maria Grace
Black butter was another traditional Christmastide treat. Jane Austen mentioned black butter in a letter to her sister. One might infer that she liked it on the whole, but was rather unimpressed with this particular batch of it. December 27, …Continue reading →
Random Bits of FascinationPosted on by Maria Grace
Why is Anne in such a hurry to get to the well on New Year’s morning? January 1, 1814 Early on New Year’s Day, Fitzwilliam made his way down to the morning room. There was something about the start of …Continue reading →
Random Bits of FascinationPosted on by Maria Grace
I have often said the more things change the more they stay the same. Perusing period cookbooks brings this to mind all the time. Between just finishing up to Christmas novella, where the Christmas feast features prominently and getting ready …Continue reading →
Random Bits of FascinationPosted on by Maria Grace
Many Christmas traditions and images of ‘old fashioned’ holidays are based on Victorian celebrations. Going back just a little further, to the beginning of the 19th century, the holiday Jane Austen knew would have looked distinctly odd to modern sensibilities. …Continue reading →
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