A Victorian Christmas at Hamptonne
November 18, 2016
The Victorians changed the face of Christmas and the era saw the introduction of traditions such as the Christmas tree, the making and sending of Christmas cards, Christmas crackers filled with sweets and decorating homes with greenery. Victorians also actively revived and popularised the singing of carols and feasting. Come along to Hamptonne and enjoy some of these traditional pursuits and eat, drink and be merry!
Discover six centuries of Jersey’s rural life at Hamptonne Country Life Museum. Dating back to the 15th century, the house and farm buildings are brought to live with characters from the Island’s past.