Tag Archives: games of Jane Austens world
Christmas fun: Old Fashioned Parlor Games
What to do with company that comes for Christmas? What about some old fashioned parlor games? I love the holiday season, especially because it means I can have friends and family over. Occasionally, boredom can strike though and I find myself scrambling for something fun to do. With long winter nights with only candlelight to see by and fireplaces for warmth, those who lived in the regency era confronted the boredom issue regularly. No wonder … Continue reading →
Regency Traditions Video: Parlor Games
Parlor Games are a perfect resource for Christmas fun. It’s hard to resist some of these good, old-fashioned games. Play Your Your Own Parlor Games A couple more just for a little more Christmas fun. Twirling the Trencher (or spinning the plate) Find an unbreakable, rigid plate (plastic, wood ect. Paper will not work.) Seat the players in a circle with a large open space in the middle. The first player stands in the middle of the circle and … Continue reading →
Regency Christmas Traditions: Parlor Games pt 2
<p> </p> Christmas and Twelfth Night parties were times of particular fun and frivolity. Parlor games, like snapdragon and bullet pudding made up a large part of the fun. They were played by all classes of society and often involved overstepping the strict bound of propriety. These games often provided the opportunity for flirtation and communication between the sexes that otherwise would have been forbidden, thus their popularity. Losers often paid a forfeit, which could be an … Continue reading →