Victorian Christmas

Traditional Recipes, Decorations, Activities, and Carols

Lucinda Dickens Hawksley

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Norton
02 December 2024

History; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Social & cultural history; Cooking for parties

Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, a descendant of Charles Dickens, reveals the fascinating tale of Christmas traditions during Queen Victoria's reign. In 1843, while Dickens was inventing the Christmas ghost story, a London civil servant commissioned the first Christmas card and Windsor Castle displayed artificial Christmas trees and served turkeys for Christmas dinner. During the next five years, the first recipe for Christmas pudding appeared, Christmas crackers debuted, and a London newspaper showcased Christmas trees to the world. Hawksley explores these customs and more so you can experience the season authentically to period. Feast on Roast Goose with Sage and Onion Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts on Buttered Toast, and Christmas Cake while sipping a Cratchit Christmas Twist or Smoking Bishop Punch. Craft Golden Walnuts, Kissing Bunches, and Pomanders. Play board games such as Balderdash and Pachisi or parlor games including Charades and Snapdragon. Take a Christmas swim or sing ""Christmastide"" by Christina Rossetti. Meticulously researched, this festive collection will make your yuletide merry.

By: Lucinda Dickens Hawksley
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 502g
ISBN: 9781682688632
ISBN 10: 1682688631
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 02 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lucinda Dickens Hawksley is a thrice-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens. She has written more than twenty books including Dickens and Travel and A Victorian Treasury. She contributes regularly to the BBC, is a patron of the Charles Dickens Museum, and lives in London, England.