Throw a carefree Christmas party that Belle would be proud of!

INVITATIONS . . .
Send out Victorian invitations by DOWNLOADING YOURS HERE or simply have Canva print them out for you.

DECORATIONS . . .

Candles everywhere (battery powered to reduce fire hazard). Stack old books tied with burgundy or green ribbon. Add cinnamon sticks or pine sprigs. Wrap empty boxes in kraft paper and tie with twine. Print vintage cards and make a garland. Fill a bowl with oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves, pinecones and star anise. Hang up Dickens quotes (located at the beginning of each chapter in Belle’s Christmas Carol).

And don’t forget to hang cut paper snowflakes and paper chains!

MUSIC . . . For great background sound, HERE IS THE PLAYLIST I listened to while writing.

GAMES & ACTIVITIES . . .

Christmas Charades is a very traditional game.

But you'll also find Victorian parlor games HERE.

And Christmas parlor games HERE.

Plus HERE is a fun history of Christmas games along with ideas.

FOOD & DRINK . . .

There are many sites with Victorian food ideas but here are a few of my favorites:

Christmas Carol Recipes to Inspire Your Holiday Festivities

How to Serve Scrooge’s Menu for Christmas

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE . .

Welcome & wassail with light snacks
Play some parlor games
Discuss favorite Christmas stories/movies
Dessert & tea
Send guests home with a Victorian Christmas card, bookmark, wrapped tea box or small parcel tied with twine.