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Twelfth Night History A’la Carte 2021 Edition

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on January 6, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 25, 2026

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful time with those you love this holiday season. Grab a cup of cocoa, put your feet up and enjoy a little bit of the season’s history with a look at Twelfth Night  history.

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A Wonderful Twelfth Night Cake

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on January 4, 2021 by Maria GraceDecember 29, 2020

An historic Twelfth Night Cake

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Grateful for 2020

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on January 2, 2021 by Maria GraceDecember 29, 2020

In the face of loss, misfortune, and even death, I need to remind myself to be grateful for the good and not to allow the negative to let me fail in gratitude.

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Kissing games and Forfeits

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on December 29, 2020 by Maria GraceMay 6, 2021

Kissing games, which could also be used as forfeits, were definitely popular in Jane Austen’s day.

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Cry the Forfeits

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on December 26, 2020 by Maria GraceMay 6, 2021
Fun and Games

Parlor games often involved forfeits for the losers. But what did those look like?

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