Here come the holidays!

December’s here. People are putting up decorations and getting that Christmas shopping list started (or maybe even done?), the people during the Regency Era had their own holiday traditions.

Their holiday dates start a week before Advent until 12 of January. That’s a long holiday season! There would be parties, balls, dinner parties, visits, skating and more holiday activities. And maybe even a wedding!

The season officially starts with the Sunday before the beginning of Advent or the fourth Sunday before Christmas. The family would come together to make Christmas puddings to serve during dinnertime.

How about you? Do you have any traditions that you do to signal that start of your holiday season?

Why Do Books Smell So Good?

You know that good feeling when you walk into your library? Or how you press your nose into that new paperback book that you just bought? (Admit it, no shame here!)

There’s actually a science that goes behind that good book smell. 

People do have preferences whether they like the smell of old or new books.

Old books have a sweet smell with notes of vanilla flowers and almonds, which is caused by the breakdown of chemical compounds in the paper. New books smell like they do because of the carious chemicals used when they are manufactured.

I know we buy the books because of the pretty cover and the amazing story inside but you can’t discount being a fan of the smell too!

Have you read Mission Impossible to Resist?

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She’s beauty, brains, and trouble.

He’s in the wrong place at the right time.

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Off to the ball we go!

 

During the Regency Era, it was not uncommon to attend two balls per week during “the season” — a six-month period between about November and July. The aristocrats would descend upon London from their country estates in order to secure their status by working their contacts, forming allegiances, buying and selling property. These balls have one purpose- to secure marriages and unite powerful families.

 

The Cotillion

Balls and dancing are something present in many Regency books and movies. The Cotillion was one of the most popular dances they would participate in during these balls. Do you have a favorite dance you like to do at a party or wedding?