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Merry Christmas to All: A Jane Austen Christmas

December 25, 2020 by Vic

IDress in the Age of Jane Austennquiring 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!

Image of Wool cape, last third of the eighteenth century, The Met Museum, New York. Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1969.

Wool cape, Met Museum 

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  1. on December 25, 2020 at 13:55 Mindy Moyer

    Merry Christmas to you!!!
    I love your blog!


    • on December 25, 2020 at 14:40 Vic

      Thank you, Mindy! And I love your comments. Have a wonderful day.


  2. on December 25, 2020 at 15:34 Ann Clement

    Merry Christmas, Vic and Company! Thank you for giving us yet another year of wonderful reading and great information on Regency England.


    • on December 25, 2020 at 16:43 Vic

      Thank you, Ann. And may you have a Happy Christmas and just the best new year.


  3. on December 25, 2020 at 18:17 madams16

    Happy Christmas, Vic — thanks for the Jane Austen Christmas link, delightfully informative.


    • on December 25, 2020 at 18:49 Vic

      I aim to please, Madam. And may I wish you the happiest of holiday seasons.


  4. on December 25, 2020 at 23:58 Polly

    Merry Christmas Vic, Tony, Rachel and Brenda. I love reading the fascinating articles on this blog.


    • on December 26, 2020 at 02:13 Lynne

      I agree with Polly! Always interesting, thoughtful and fun articles! Thank you and Merry Christmas!


      • on December 26, 2020 at 12:03 Vic

        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!


  5. on December 26, 2020 at 01:52 specs1968

    Merry Christmas to you and the others who contribute to your charming and informative blog. Blessings on this day, and in the coming year!


    • on December 26, 2020 at 12:04 Vic

      What a lovely message. Thank you, and I wish the same for you.


  6. on December 26, 2020 at 02:36 dholcomb1

    Merry Christmas!


    • on December 26, 2020 at 12:06 Vic

      Hello Denise, I hope yours was as delightful as ours. I always enjoy your visits.


  7. on December 26, 2020 at 11:11 Kevin Lindsey

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


    • on December 26, 2020 at 12:07 Vic

      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.


  8. on December 26, 2020 at 15:33 Arti

    Thanks for all the Austen posts celebrating our dear Jane all these years, Vic. Have a Merry Christmas and a much Happier 2021! :)


    • on December 27, 2020 at 11:28 Vic

      Thank you, Arti. Keep taking those beautiful photographs and writing your wonderful posts. Much happiness in the New Year to you too.


  9. on December 27, 2020 at 09:28 Becky Enterline

    Thank you very much. Good thinking.


    • on December 27, 2020 at 11:28 Vic

      You are so very welcome, and thank you for stopping by! Happy New Year!



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