Yule logs and Yule Candles
The Bûche de Noël cake has become the modern stand in for the traditional Yule Logs. Here’s a peek at the traditions surrounding those during the Regency.
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Video: 18th Cen (Christmas) toys
Dinner parties at Christmastide
Dinner parties were a frequent occurrence during the holiday season. When trying to rise into higher levels of society, a family’s social standing could be made or broken by the ability to conform to all the conventions associated with these formal events.
Continue reading →Fun and Games of Jane Austen’s World: Outdoor play
Children love to play outside. Many of the pass times our 18th century ancestors enjoyed would seem so familiar that contemporary children would not hesitate to join in the fun.
Continue reading →Don’t Drink the Water: Fruit Waters
We looked at summer beverages made of fresh fruits. But what happens when fresh fruit isn’t available? Use preserved fruit of course.
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