Christmas celebrations for our Regency ancestors started more than a month before Christmas and continue for almost two weeks beyond! In Jane Austen’s England, Christmas wasn’t simply a day of gifts and a large family dinner. The holiday season followed a calendar of special days, each with its own customs, celebrations, and occasional peculiarities. From Stir-up Sunday before Advent to the revelry of Twelfth Night in January, there was plenty to keep everyone in the … Continue reading →