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OverviewLucinda 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lucinda Dickens HawksleyPublisher: WW Norton & Co Imprint: Countryman Press Inc. Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.80cm Weight: 0.502kg ISBN: 9781682688632ISBN 10: 1682688631 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 22 October 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLucinda 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |