Inquiring readers, Today is one of celebration for those of us who honor Christ’s birth. This is a year of challenge for so many in our communities whose jobs and families have been affected by COVID-19. Inspired by the Georgians in times past, I do what I can in my community and for those in need. Austen describes this community/family/friend caring so well in her novels, a theme that Rachel Dodge covered in a recent post , and Brenda Cox in a post entitled “Thankfulness in Jane Austen’s Novels.”
Charity and the sharing of bounty with the less fortunate was an appropriately pious response to the season.” — Hilary Davidson
One book I purchased this year was written by Hilary Davidson entitled Dress in the Age of Jane Austen: Regency Fashion. Yale Books offers a blog post with information from this book entitled “A Jane Austen Christmas.” Enjoy!

Wool cape, Met Museum
The team of Jane Austen’s World blog: Vic Sanborn, Tony Grant, Rachel Dodge, and Brenda Cox.
Other Christmas posts on this blog: Click here to view many choices!
Merry Christmas to you!!!
I love your blog!
Thank you, Mindy! And I love your comments. Have a wonderful day.
Merry Christmas, Vic and Company! Thank you for giving us yet another year of wonderful reading and great information on Regency England.
Thank you, Ann. And may you have a Happy Christmas and just the best new year.
Happy Christmas, Vic — thanks for the Jane Austen Christmas link, delightfully informative.
I aim to please, Madam. And may I wish you the happiest of holiday seasons.
Merry Christmas Vic, Tony, Rachel and Brenda. I love reading the fascinating articles on this blog.
I agree with Polly! Always interesting, thoughtful and fun articles! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Polly and Lynne. Yesterday was doubly special with the family. I hope yours was just as satisfying. Our team has many wonderful articles planned for the New Year!
Merry Christmas to you and the others who contribute to your charming and informative blog. Blessings on this day, and in the coming year!
What a lovely message. Thank you, and I wish the same for you.
Merry Christmas!
Hello Denise, I hope yours was as delightful as ours. I always enjoy your visits.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Hello Kevin, I always enjoy reading your comments here or on our Jane Austen and Her Regency World Facebook group. I wish you the best New Year ever.
Thanks for all the Austen posts celebrating our dear Jane all these years, Vic. Have a Merry Christmas and a much Happier 2021! :)
Thank you, Arti. Keep taking those beautiful photographs and writing your wonderful posts. Much happiness in the New Year to you too.
Thank you very much. Good thinking.
You are so very welcome, and thank you for stopping by! Happy New Year!