December 28, 2025 by Vic
Ah, ’tis the season for celebrations! And what a better way to recall our dear Jane’s 250th birthday celebration than during the month of December?
This link leads you to a 2006 post of holiday celebrations Jane would have enjoyed.
Then, this YouTube video features both Chawton Cottage and Chawton House, and will take you on a walk past the beautifully preserved houses that Jane and Cassandra must have seen during their walks through the village.
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Jane Austen was a woman of faith, and I think she would be appalled
Sorry I don’t see the youtube video link
Appalled at what?
Happy Holiday Season!
Happy Holidays!! Thanks for the links. I always enjoy seeing how the season was celebrated historically.