The Brontës' ChristmasMaria HubertLabel: The History Press LtdDescription: The Brontës’ Christmas invites you to step back in time and explore the delights of a Victorian Christmas through the eyes of our most beloved authors.While the Brontë family’s celebrations weren’t the most exuberant Victorian society cheerfully embraced the newfound idea of Christmas as a time for feasts decorations the exchanging of gifts and parlour games.Through a selection of seasonal recipes letters poetry and extracts The Brontës’ Christmas meanders back in time to explore long-forgotten customs including Vessel Maids and furmenty; the spice cake that Charlotte took around to her husband’s parishioners; and childhood games enjoyed by the family.This festive season curl up and experience a Haworth Christmas.
