Publisher's Synopsis
This holiday season, bring home the magic of a Victorian Christmas! So many of the things we love most about the holidays have their roots in the Victorian age! The glittering baubles, the sparkling tree so beloved by Queen Victoria - even the Christmas cards we exchange with friends and loved ones (invented in 1843). This year, make your holidays truly magical with this unique guide to the Victorian Christmas. This treasury brings you dozens of Victorian articles from Britain and America, never before collected. Discover how the Victorians celebrated their favorite holiday, from the blizzards of the American prairie to the blistering heat of the Australian outback, from the poverty of the New York tenements to the homes of the rich and titled. Most of all, discover ways to bring an authentic Victorian touch to YOUR holidays, from mouthwatering recipes to tips on games, parties, gifts and decorations. Plus, enjoy the fabulous visions of Victorian Christmas as depicted by some of the top artists of the day (including Louis Wain's marvelous Christmas cats)! Make this treasury a part of your holiday traditions!
