“Remember, remember, the fifth of November and the gunpowder treason and plot.” – English nursery rhyme Today in the UK is Guy Fawkes Day, which commemorates the 1605 foiling of a plot by Roman Catholic rebels to blow up the British Parliament building. It’s traditionally celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, and the burning of effigies of […]
Category: Culture
To Get Ahead, Get a Hat*, by Arlys Holloway
* Slogan is from a hat company advertisement, circa 1897 Hats were crucial to a respectable appearance for both men and women in Victorian times. To go bareheaded was simply not proper. The top hat, for example, was standard formal wear for upper- and middle-class men. Women’s hats were designed to match their outfits and […]
CUBAN PORK ROAST – A Time-Traveling Guest Post by Professor Ione D.
For the Love of Halloween, By Arlys Holloway
I love Halloween! I have more spooky home décor for both inside and out than I do all the other holidays combined. Curious about how Victorians celebrated Halloween, I did a little digging… pun intended. After a bit of research, I discovered I come by my love of All Hallows’ Eve honestly. Halloween made its […]
CUBAN BEEF STEW – A Time-Traveling Guest Post by Professor Ione D.
A Steampunk Halloween
It’s All About the Dress, by Arlys Holloway
We all know the importance that the wedding dress carries in our culture. Everything must be right with “The Dress” for that special day. Your author has been through such an event, so I understand. The prospective bride must consider the cost, color, fabric, theme, style, and construction, as well the movement of the dress […]