Make it a Jane Austen Christmas!
with two events
December 2019 - January 2020
The Jane Austen Christmas season is coming up!
Events begin Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Toronto's First Post Office Museum and wind up with a Twelfth Night celebration at historic Montgomery's Inn on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
TWELFTH NIGHT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday, January 5
at historic Montgomery’s Inn
This unique, immersive event takes you into the world of Dickens's beloved novel A Christmas Carol. We'll experience ancient holiday traditions dating back to Scrooge’s youth and even further – wassail, Twelfth Cake, roasted chestnuts, carolling, seasonal games, fiddle music and dancing!
In Scrooge’s time, Christmas was celebrated well into January, culminating in Twelfth Night. Dancing and feasting, costumes, wassailing, carolling and games were all favourite activities for the season, and many balls were held throughout the holidays.
Schedule
1.30 pm – Doors open
2 - 3.30 – Dickens-era dance lesson
3.30 – 5.30 – Roasting chestnuts, carol-singing, Twelfth Cake & games
5.30 – A simple supper served by the fire in the historic kitchen
7 – Lamplight tour of the Inn
7.30 - 10 – Dancing to live music, with wassail served during intermission
This year, we've added a non-dancing option. Join us for games, Twelfth Cake, carolling, roasting chestnuts and a delicious historical supper served by the fire – all at the beautifully decorated Inn!
Non-dance ticket $40
Full-event ticket $70, $50 for youth, students and seniors
Twelfth Night registration form
Montgomery’s Inn
4709 Dundas St West at Islington; free parking.
Please note that all prices are in Canadian dollars (about .75c US), and that there are discounts for students and seniors.
Getting around the city once you’re here
Tickets can be purchased in advance by cheque, money order or electronic transfer. Pre-registration is strongly recommended, particularly if you wish to purchase meal tickets, which must be booked in advance.
Danceweavers
Karen Millyard has been organizing cultural events and teaching historical and modern English Country Dance for years. She is a choreographer, researcher, event organizer, consultant and professional dance teacher who works in theatre, museums, schools and the community. For information on her classes and other events, click on the links below.Toronto, Ontario, Canada
JaneAustenDancing, 1812DanceCanada, York Regency Society
Toronto English Country Dancers
for information on modern English Country dance in Toronto
Page updated January 2, 2020