Thursday Talks
A Victorian Christmas
Christmas is probably one of the biggest events in our year, yet we actually know very little about some of the customs and traditions that surround it.
Have you ever wondered why we drag a tree into our houses, hide chocolates behind small numbered doors and push brussels sprouts around our plates? Well, much of what we do is down to the Victorians - no people in history have influenced the way we celebrate Christmas quite as much.
In this fascinating talk from Bronte Parsonage staff member Ruth Rossington, not only will we discover how the Victorians changed the face of Christmas forever, we’ll also explore the few clues the Brontës left us about Christmas at the Parsonage.
Our Talks are delivered by our knowledgeable Parsonage staff. This year we will be delivering them in person at the Parsonage, and online for anyone who can't make it to the Museum. Details on how to join are below.
This Thursday Talk will take place at 2pm on Thursday 8 December.
Tickets are free with admission to the museum, and will take place in the Bronte Event Space at the Old School Room.
This event is first come first serve, please sign up at the welcome desk on arrival on the day.
Can't make it in person? No problem! We will be running an online version of the Thursday Talk at 7:30pm, the very same day.
Tickets for the evening event cost £3. The event will start at 7.30pm UK time. This event will take place via zoom. It is a live event and will not be recorded.
Full details of how to join the event will be sent once you have booked your place.
Please do not book a £3 ticket if you are planning on attending in person, at 2pm. The online ticket is for a Zoom event, at 7:30pm.