Victorian Christmas experience offered at Jersey Museum

Jersey Museum is presenting a “living history” event designed to illustrate how Victorians would have observed Christmas on the island. The occasion features individuals portraying characters from the Victorian era, and the building itself has been decorated to reflect that period, as stated by Jersey Heritage. Vic Tanner Davy, Jersey Heritage’s head of programmes, commented that the venue provides attendees with “an authentic look into Victorian times.” He added, “This Christmas, the gas-lit rooms will be full of characters you might have met on a Victorian street or in a late 19th Century home.” He continued by stating that the event, titled “Victorian Christmas, or Noué Victorien in Jèrriais,” aims to “give people the chance to meet these characters and learn how they celebrated Christmas at a time that was responsible for inventing many of the festive traditions we still celebrate today.” According to Jersey Heritage, visitors are encouraged to wear period costumes and will have opportunities to hear stories by the fireplace or venture into the attic for “penny dreadful” tales. The experience culminates with a meeting with Father Christmas. The activity is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, operating from 10:00 to 16:00 GMT. Connect with BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Submit your story concepts to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the material found on external websites. Learn more about our policy regarding external links.