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It’s Stir it up Sunday!

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 24, 2024 by Maria GraceNovember 25, 2024

oday’s Stir it up Sunday, the traditional day to get those Christmas puddings made so they can age until Christmas.

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Books and Chocolate~November 2024

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 19, 2024 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

What more does a girl need than a pile of books and a bowl of chocolate? Let’s talk about what we’ve been reading and feeding our inner chocoholics.

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Fun & Games of Jane Austen’s World: Toys

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 12, 2024 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025
Fun and Games

Many of the toys and games of the Georgian era would be familiar to children and parents of today.

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Video: Living by Lantern Light

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 9, 2024 by Maria GraceNovember 7, 2024
Old fashioned tinder box with flint, striker, and char cloth. The lid doubles as a candle holder.

A peek at what life looked like before electric lighting!

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Today is National Candy Day

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 4, 2024 by Maria GraceNovember 7, 2024
assortment of various multicolored sweets on counter in store

What sort of candies might have been enjoyed for Candy Day, if it was a thing during the Regency? Here some possible options.

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