All the best of the festive season to all my Austen friends and readers. Here is an apropos word on the subject from Mr. Elton, from Jane Austen’s novel Emma, chapter 13
“This is quite the season indeed for friendly meetings. At Christmas every body invites their friends about them, and people think little of even the worst weather. I was snowed up at a friend’s house once for a week. Nothing could be pleasanter. I went for only one night, and could not get away till that very day se’nnight.”
Please enjoy these lovely holiday posts from Austen blogs of merit and acclaim.
- A Jane Austen Christmas - Jane Austen’s World
- Christmas Traditions from the Regency Era – Jane Austen’s World
- Jane Austen and Christmas – Austenonly
- Christmas Tree’s in Jane Austen’s England – Story and History
- Regency Christmas – Jane Austen Centre
The lovely image of Steventon Rectory wrapped in snow is by Jane Odiwe, author of Lydia Bennet’s Story and Willoughby’s Return. Many thanks Jane for your lovely Austen inspired novels and artwork.
Laurel Ann (Austenprose)
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Christina B.
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Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
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Br. Paul Byrd, OP
Aia A. Hussein
Lucy Warriner
Lisa Galek
Thank you, Laurel Ann! A very Merry Christmas Time to you and all your readers! MG
Merry Christmas Laurel Ann.. aka… LA! Lovely picture! Have a wonderful day with your family and friends & blessings to you and your precious family!
Janeen
Hope your day is as fabulous as mine, LA. Snow on the ground, food in the oven, and family gathered round the yule log.
How rarely Mr. Elton speaks such sincere words! He precisely captures the spirit of my family’s holiday.
Merry Christmas to you!
Thanks Dawn, same to you and yours.