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The festive atmosphere in the Ballantine House is resplendent with authentic Victorian decorations and evergreens that were popular during the period. Peek at a lavish "open house" tea, held on Christmas Eve in 1891, featuring a Christmas tree decorated with the Museum's collection of Victorian ornaments. See the family's stockings hung by the fireplace in the library, an image popularized in the 1822 children's book, A Visit from St. Nicholas (otherwise known as "The Night Before Christmas").
Observe a Christmas dinner set for the family in the ornate mahogany-paneled dining room, complete with party favors and a splendid banquet inspired by Victorian cookbooks. Recipes for some of these dishes will be available to take home. -- www.newarkmuseum.org
Posted December 10th, 2007 by ruzik_tuzik
