tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post8401669528898860788..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Victorian Christmas Brides Review by Andrea StephensCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-85913098678331548502018-10-06T21:18:48.658-04:002018-10-06T21:18:48.658-04:00Hi, Mindy! I read that Queen Victoria had roast Sw...Hi, Mindy! I read that Queen Victoria had roast Swan along with other roasted meats for Christmas. I can't even imagine that. <br />Thanks for stopping by! 1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-75505432736030574522018-10-06T19:33:43.638-04:002018-10-06T19:33:43.638-04:00The fun traditions that I didn’t know much about u...The fun traditions that I didn’t know much about until I read the first Victorian Christmas novel. <br />mindyhoung AT msn DOT comMJSHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-61940203084600080242018-10-05T21:05:05.351-04:002018-10-05T21:05:05.351-04:00I enjoy reading about the Victorian traditions too...I enjoy reading about the Victorian traditions too! There are a couple new ones in these novellas that I didn't know about. <br />Thanks for stopping by Caryl!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-23967846567026414022018-10-05T20:38:05.269-04:002018-10-05T20:38:05.269-04:00I enjoy reading about the Victorian traditions. An...I enjoy reading about the Victorian traditions. Andrea, Thank you for a lovely review.<br />psalm103and138atgmaildotcomCaryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73177270847468194052018-10-03T11:34:09.623-04:002018-10-03T11:34:09.623-04:00Hi, Melanie! I think it would be lovely to bring b...Hi, Melanie! I think it would be lovely to bring back some of the old traditions. Though, there are a few modern ones I will keep. <br />1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-25440078790189736682018-10-03T11:32:18.764-04:002018-10-03T11:32:18.764-04:00I think the making of the ornaments and of decorat...I think the making of the ornaments and of decorating the tree or even just an evergreen bough were part of the family celebration. <br />Thanks for coming by, Janet!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-27804770457251067662018-10-03T11:26:04.714-04:002018-10-03T11:26:04.714-04:00You are so kind, thank you, Tina. I'm glad you...You are so kind, thank you, Tina. I'm glad you enjoyed the book.<br />Thanks for stopping by!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-81065762557214952842018-10-03T11:24:35.178-04:002018-10-03T11:24:35.178-04:00I love the cover of this book in person. Photos fa...I love the cover of this book in person. Photos fail to show the deep, deep green against the red. <br />Thanks for coming by, Lori!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-42443686605379448792018-10-03T11:20:13.226-04:002018-10-03T11:20:13.226-04:00I like looking at the fashion of the time period, ...I like looking at the fashion of the time period, I would never be comfortable wearing it though. (Comfy is my style)<br />Thanks for stopping by!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-6632307879288386802018-10-03T11:18:04.345-04:002018-10-03T11:18:04.345-04:00Hello, Robin. Things were so lovely then. Even the...Hello, Robin. Things were so lovely then. Even the simple homes seemed to have a special elegance at Christmastime. 1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30184132753445186592018-10-03T11:15:29.255-04:002018-10-03T11:15:29.255-04:00Oh, yes! Parlour games! I used to be very fond of ...Oh, yes! Parlour games! I used to be very fond of such games. Technology has taken over so many things. I often wonder if today's young people would even know how to play the old games.<br />Thanks for coming by, Mary!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-34078081629743507472018-10-03T11:07:05.709-04:002018-10-03T11:07:05.709-04:00Hi, Nancy! I do not have a fireplace but have cont...Hi, Nancy! I do not have a fireplace but have continued the Yule log tradition with a modern day twist. There is a tv channel that shows a Yule log burning, though it lacks warmth it is beautiful to watch. <br />Thanks for coming by!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-63878872704588837222018-10-03T08:30:46.570-04:002018-10-03T08:30:46.570-04:00I love the traditions they keep and the beautiful ...I love the traditions they keep and the beautiful decorating they do. mauback55 at gmail dot comMelanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-83052542362611635252018-10-02T22:16:38.234-04:002018-10-02T22:16:38.234-04:00Decorating the Christmas tree wasn't a major p...Decorating the Christmas tree wasn't a major production like it is now. Home-made ornaments, popcorn and cranberries strung on a string, and gifts that were made with love. <br />Janet E.<br />von1janet(at)gmail(dot)comLibrary Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453047929043510049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-33727771512971133392018-10-02T20:41:37.325-04:002018-10-02T20:41:37.325-04:00Wonderful review Andrea.
I enjoyed each novella i...Wonderful review Andrea. <br />I enjoyed each novella in the collection and I love the book cover!<br />Blessings, Tina Mrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-70872473778575814692018-10-02T20:09:22.871-04:002018-10-02T20:09:22.871-04:00What a pretty cover. From what I remember about vi...What a pretty cover. From what I remember about victorian christmas's is was very festive. Full of parties with lots of pretty dresses and lots of food. <br />quilting dash lady at comcast dot netLori Smanskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324730038327894401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59277612134984837982018-10-02T19:44:12.122-04:002018-10-02T19:44:12.122-04:00I like the ornaments and the fashions. paulams49AT...I like the ornaments and the fashions. paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet Paula Shreckhisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950258738360858885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-42988756341391953732018-10-02T19:06:19.074-04:002018-10-02T19:06:19.074-04:00I'd say the elegance of that era. The gowns w...I'd say the elegance of that era. The gowns were so beautiful & the homes were gorgeous. Lovely ballrooms bathed in candlelight...amazing!<br />rw620 AT aol DOT comRobin in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256822236126412994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-22180981730539794942018-10-02T18:50:51.613-04:002018-10-02T18:50:51.613-04:00Most Victorian era Christmases give us a glimpse i...Most Victorian era Christmases give us a glimpse into the parlour games played. Charades for one. <br /><br /> marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com<br />Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41754952197423091782018-10-02T18:35:23.741-04:002018-10-02T18:35:23.741-04:00I love Yule logs and caroling.I love Yule logs and caroling.nlgriggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904004779499090002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-88872419523545699382018-10-02T18:28:24.886-04:002018-10-02T18:28:24.886-04:00I loved the detail the authors shared in their nov...I loved the detail the authors shared in their novellas. <br />Thank you for stopping by!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-43802673732460773662018-10-02T18:23:47.040-04:002018-10-02T18:23:47.040-04:00There are several decoration and meal scenes in th...There are several decoration and meal scenes in this book. I think you would like it, Joy.1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-6880614613448381032018-10-02T18:21:55.779-04:002018-10-02T18:21:55.779-04:00It was so welcoming and inviting...such attention ...It was so welcoming and inviting...such attention to detail! :)Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654576445472907999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-3665957095162938202018-10-02T18:18:56.440-04:002018-10-02T18:18:56.440-04:00I always find it amazing how much they decorated t...I always find it amazing how much they decorated then. <br />Thanks for stopping by!1bgpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390270298092966251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-14895834822697183642018-10-02T16:03:14.408-04:002018-10-02T16:03:14.408-04:00I love the Christmas balls, the meals and how they...I love the Christmas balls, the meals and how they decorated. It seems like they went all out to celebrate. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558798326971730953noreply@blogger.com