Holiday Festival of Music Program

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Holiday Festival of Music Christmas Classics

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Commonwealth Catholic Charities Nove mber 26, 2018

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t Commonwealth Catholic Charities, we ‘C' The Power of Hope Every Day and are privileged to witness lives changing for the better. For nearly 100 years, Commonwealth Catholic Charities has worked to alleviate human suffering and restore hope, dignity, and opportunity for Virginians.

Every day, CCC is connecting with vulnerable individuals in our communities. We listen, share, counsel, encourage, comfort, and guide struggling parents, lonely adults, scared children, and fragile teens. At CCC, we see and connect with those who often go unseen.

This Christmas season, we thank you for your support and invite you to continue helping us make these priceless connections. To learn more about CCC, our mission, and the important connections we make in our communities, visit our website at www.cccofva.org.

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elcome Dear Friends, We are so pleased that you have joined Commonwealth Catholic Charities tonight for our 27th annual Holiday Festival of Music.

Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is a joy to gather with friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate this special season of warmth and joy.

The Christmas season is a time for remembrance and reflection. A time to observe long-held traditions, to remember those who came before us, to prepare for the birth of Jesus, and to step outside of ourselves and help those in need.

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year."

- Charles Dickens

At CCC, we strive to keep this spirit of Christmas with us every day as we minister to vulnerable individuals and families in our communities. We are so thankful for each of you here tonight whose support makes our work possible.

From each of us at Commonwealth Catholic Charities, we wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with promise!

Sincerely,

Joanne D. Nattrass Executive Director

The Victorian Christmas

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hen Queen Victoria took the throne in 1837, very few British celebrated Christmas. This soon changed with the trend-setting royal family. German-born Prince Albert introduced the British to many of his country's Christmas traditions, including the tabletop Christmas tree, which was enthusiastically embraced. The trees were decorated with candles, fancy paper, ribbon, fruit and other edible treats, toys, and cones filled with sweets.

During Victoria's reign, the Industrial Revolution brought new technologies and a new middle class who could afford to take time off to celebrate Christmas.

A Victorian Christmas often began with a morning mass and included carolling, exchanging gifts and cards, feasting, care for the less fortunate, and gathering together with friends and family.

Many of the Christmas traditions and customs that we celebrate in America today are directly related to the Christmases celebrated by the Victorians. As you read through the program tonight, be sure to look for more Victorian Christmas customs and tidbits!

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Board Members Board of Directors Rev. Shay W. Auerbach, S.J. Colleen Berry Joseph Boisineau Gerald Brittle Damien Cabezas Francis H.Casola James J. DePasquale Randal J. Gatzke Patrick F. Heinen Melanie L. Jorgensen Mary Margaret Kastelberg Tulinh Le Lynnleigh Maloney Charles G. Marlowe Kathleen M. McCauley Michael Metzger Monica B. Molony Kathleen Mortensen Rev. Mr. Francis Nelson, Jr. Cliona Mary Robb, chair Susan Schneider Paul Sinclair Dr. Roberta A. Thayer-Smith David Whitehead Joanne D. Nattrass

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Housing Corporation Board of Directors Rosann Bocciarelli Joseph Boisineau James P. Carreras James J.DePasquale Scott Horchler Paul Sinclair, chair Joanne D. Nattrass Commonwealth Human Services Foundation Board Stephen J. Benedetti Carey Bliley Evan Lamont Curbeam John G. Dane Lloyd C. Dunnavant Ellen Gortler Louise Hartz Scott Horchler Kathleen Mortensen, chair J. Kevin Muldowney Samuel Patterson, III John Puccinelli Cliona Mary Robb Christine N. Thomas Lucia Anna Trigiani

With Appreciation Sponsors

Diamond Bon Secours Richmond Health System Ruby Sentara Healthcare Sapphire Bliley's Funeral Home & Cremation Services Gold Mr. Steven J. Benedetti The Cathedral Foundation Commonwealth Catholic Charities Board Members Franco's Fine Clothier Kelleher Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical Lexus of Richmond Mercer Trigiani PestMasters, Inc. Stemmle Plumbing Repair, Inc. The Summit Group Wegmans Grocery

Patrons Mr. and Mrs. James Atkinson

Mr. Robert Becker Ms. Monica Dolle Chiralo Mr. Edward Fishback & Ms. Kathleen McCauley Mr. Philippe Girerd

Silver Financial Accounting Services, Ltd. Kittrell Family Dentistry Knights of Columbus LeClairRyan Managed Benefits, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller Murphy Business Sales Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Nattrass Pike IP Law Ruth's Chris Steak House St. Mary's Woods Bronze A Taste of Italy AmTech Communications Anna's Italian Restaurant Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boisineau Brickhouse Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brockman Buford Chiropractic Mr. and Mrs. James P. Carreras

Mr. and Mrs. John Goodwin Ms. Beverly Graubics Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Headley Mr. Robert Heilman & Ms. Carolyn Valentine Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Heinen

Century Construction Company Chesterfield Physical Therapy Chianti Italian Restaurant Church of the Epiphany Mr. and Mrs. Walt Dane Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dash Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dibert Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartz Joe's Inn La Cucina Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loeper Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Mortensen Mr. Joseph Kevin Muldowney, Esq. Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church Saint Gertrude High School Saint John Neumann Catholic Church Saint Mary Catholic Church Mr. John Saelens Sportspage Bar & Grille Superior Creamery and Confections Village Insurance Services, Inc.

Mr. Richard Hickman, Jr. Mr. Charles O'Keefe Mr. John O'Keefe Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Sowers Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stanton Dr. and Mrs. David C. Whitehead

Special thank you to the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree and to the staff and residents of Little Sisters of the Poor for their volunteer efforts on behalf of Holiday Festival of Music.

Thank you also to the Holiday Festival of Music Committee: Joseph Boisineau, Evan Curbeam, John Dane, Richard Dash, Louise Hartz, Samuel Patterson, III, and Dianne Thompson.

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Holiday Festival of Music 7:00 P.M. November 26, 2018 Welcome

Joanne D. Nattrass, CCC Executive Director

Christmas Classics Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem No. 1), HWV 258 Overture to Merry Christmas

ROBERT WENDEL

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

MENDELSSOHN/ARR. LANDAU

Hear My Prayer

G.F. HANDEL

Richmond Symphony VCU Commonwealth Singers

Arianna Zukerman, soprano

Away in a Manger

LUTHER/ARR. DRAGON

Glow

ERIC WHITACRE

Dona Nobis Pacem

ELGAR

Sussex Carol

Arianna Zukerman, soprano

TRADITIONAL/ARR.POWERS

Selections from Messiah Overture Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind He Shall Feed His Flock Hallelujah Chorus

Arianna Zukerman, soprano

G.F. HANDEL

Christmas Pop Classics You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch The Christmas Song White Christmas Audience Sing-along Carols God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen Hark! The Herald Angels Sing The First Nowell Silent Night O Come, All Ye Faithful

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Brian Donovan, bass-baritone

SEUSS AND HAGUE/ARR. RAY

Arianna Zukerman, soprano

MEL TORME/ARR. RICKETTS

Arianna Zukerman, soprano

IRVING BERLIN/ARR. CHASE TRADITIONAL/ARR.WILLCOCKS

The use of cameras and/or recording devices in the cathedral is strictly prohibited.

Christmas Carols Audience Sing-along

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay Remember Christ our Saviour was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan’s pow’r when we were gone astray Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Verse 1 Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King; Peace on Earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled: Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies, With angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem.

Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born king.

Verse 2 Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold him come Offspring of a virgin’s womb: Veiled in flesh the God-head see, Hail th’incarnate Deity!

Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.

Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King.

The First Nowell Verse 1 The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep, In a cold winter’s night that was so deep: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel!

Verse 2 They look-ed up and saw a star, Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel.

Silent Night Silent Night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright 'Round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

O Come, All Ye Faithful Verse 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him Born the King of Angels: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

Verse 2 Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above; "Glory to God, all glory in the highest!"

O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

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Erin Freeman

holds multiple positions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and maintains a national presence through Guest Conducting engagements. Freeman holds a joint position as Director of the award-winning Richmond Symphony Chorus and Director of Choral Activities at Virginia Commonwealth University. Additionally, she is the Artistic Director of Wintergreen Performing Arts, which presents the annual Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Resident Conductor of the Richmond Ballet, the State Ballet of Virginia.

Guest conducting engagements include the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, South Carolina Philharmonic, Savannah Symphony, Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and additional ensembles in Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, and Illinois. In recent seasons, Freeman made her Carnegie Hall debut with the Distinguished Concerts International Orchestra and Chorus, conducted a return engagement with Berkshire Choral International in Asheville, NC, and made two recordings with the Richmond Symphony Chorus. The upcoming 2018-2019 season includes her debut at Symphony Hall in Boston with Berkshire Choral International, multiple engagements with the Richmond Symphony, two performances at La Madeleine in Paris, and three productions with the Richmond Ballet.

Freeman holds degrees from Northwestern University (BMus), Boston University (MM), and Peabody Conservatory (DMA). Instructors include Gustav Meier, Victor Yampolsky, Helmuth Rilling, Murry Sidlin, Ann Howard Jones, and Robert Shaw.

Arianna Zukerman is renowned for her pure, luminous, rich soprano, persuasive performances, and

dramatic ability. Ms. Zukerman is considered one of the premier vocal artists of her generation. An international artist known for concert and opera performances, Ms. Zukerman is also an avid chamber musician and regularly collaborates with some of today’s foremost chamber players. The Washington Post says, “Arianna Zukerman possesses a remarkable voice that combines the range, warmth and facility of a Rossini mezzo with shimmering, round high notes and exquisite pianissimos that would make any soprano jealous.” This season, Ms. Zukerman sings Verdi’s Requiem with Southern Arizona Symphony and with True Concord, sings Despina in Così fan tutte in concert with National Philharmonic, sings the Mozart Mass in C-minor with the Richmond Symphony, opens the season with a vocal chamber music concert for Classics on Hudson in Hudson, NY, and performs again in Hours of Freedom, a multimedia concert drama for the Defiant Requiem Foundation.

Ms. Zukerman’s extensive career includes performances with an impressive group of conductors including James Levine, Charles Dutoit, Leonard Slatkin, Lorin Maazel, Ivor Bolton, Constantine Orbelian, Julian Wachner, Jane Glover, Lawrence Foster, Rossen Milanov, Marin Alsop, Pinchas Zukerman, Jose Luis Gomez, and Andrew Litton. Among the opera companies with which she has performed are the New York City Opera, Chicago Opera Theater, Arizona Opera, the Berkshire Opera Company, and the Castleton Festival.

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Daniel Benjamin Sańez is Director of Music and Liturgy for the

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart where he leads liturgical celebrations for the parish and for the Diocese of Richmond. Sañez is also Artistic Director of the Music for a Cathedral Apace Concert Series, which presents an array of high-quality performing-arts events at the Cathedral.

Before his appointment at the Cathedral, he was Director of Music, Organist, and Choirmaster for the Church of Saint Catherine of Siena in New York City, Associate Director of Music for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and Assistant Director of Music at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown, D.C.

Erin Freeman

Arianna Zukerman

Victorian Carolers Special thanks to the singers of the evening’s Victorian caroling: Abby Outlaw (soprano), Kelsey Snyder (alto), Chase Peak (tenor), John Tyndall (bass)

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The Richmond Symphony Erin R. Freeman, Conductor Violin Daisuke Yamamoto, Concertmaster Adrian Pintea, Assistant Concertmaster Ellen Cockerham Riccio, Principal 2nd Violin Meredith Riley, Assistant Principal 2nd Violin Margie Heath Stacy Matthews Anna Rogers Susan Spafford Viola Chi Nemeth, Assistant Principal Zsuzsanna EmĂśdi Stephen Schmidt Derek Smith Cello Jason McComb, Assistant Principal Schuyler Slack

Steven Smith, Music Director

David Fisk, Executive Director

Bass Paul A. Bedell, Principal Flute Mary Boodell, Principal Jennifer Debiec Lawson, Assistant Principal Oboe Mark Debski, Principal Shawn Welk, Assistant Principal Clarinet David Lemelin, Principal Tiffany Valvo Bassoon Thomas Schneider, Principal Martin Gordon, Assistant Principal Horn Roger Novak

Trumpet Samuel Huss, Principal Daniel Lewis Rex Richardson Trombone Scott Winger Chris Espy Timpani James Jacobson, Principal Percussion Clifton Hardison, Principal David Foster Harp Alicia Romeo Keyboard Russell Wilson, Principal Daniel SaĂąez

About the Richmond Symphony The Richmond Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in Central Virginia. The organization includes an orchestra of more than 70 professional musicians, the 150-voice Richmond Symphony Chorus and more than 260 students in the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra programs. Each season, more than 200,000 members of the community enjoy live concerts and radio broadcasts. The Symphony also provides educational outreach programs to over 55,000 students and teachers each year. The Symphony was recently named one of 21 American orchestras selected as a leader in orchestra innovation by the League of American Orchestras through its Futures Fund Initiative. The Richmond Symphony is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Visit www.richmondsymphony.com.

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VCU Commonwealth Singers Erin R. Freeman, Conductor Collin Aloi Micah Baldwin Lida Bourhill, Co-Conducting Assistant Hailey Broyles Jake Cann Jon Carr, Co-Chorus Manager Victoria Cottrell Tara Davy Sarah Dobson Brian Donovan Matt Evangelisto Haleigh Evaro Bryan Freche Sammi Garcia, Co-Chorus Manager Abby Graham

David Kim, Pianist

Cathern Hazelwood, Co-Conducting Assistant Evan Heiter, Tenor Section Leader Shy Hinnant Emily Hubbard Matthew Jennsch Delvin Joppy Kate Juliana Travis Krickovic Matt Malone Kevin Mann, Bass Section Leader Kristen Melzer, Alto Section Leader Keene Mendenhall Sebastian Peterson Nya Powell

Tya Robinson Shaandro Sarkar Yasmine Scott Zach Short Janey Silas Jenny Snyder Connor Terrell, Marketing Team Connor Thompson Jenna Wallace Alexys Weihl Trevor White, Marketing Team Savannah Whittenburg, Soprano Section Leader Ricky Williams Synit Zecarias

About the VCU Commonwealth Singers The VCU Commonwealth Singers is a select choir of mixed voices chosen from throughout the university and known for its sensitive and dynamic performances of masterworks and a diverse spectrum of standard and non-traditional choral repertoire. Recent performances include world premieres by Deen Entsminger, Antonio Garcia, and Caroline Shaw; performances with the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Ballet; and a trip to New York City to perform in Carnegie Hall.

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Cathedral Music Ministry hrough the art of music, the Cathedral Ministry of Music seeks to enable each member of the concert audience or worshipping assembly to be drawn into a deeper experience of the presence of God, in the Church's celebration of the Sacred Liturgy and in an extensive concert series. Through music, God continues to reveal God's self. Music touches and moves hearts and souls, individually and communally.

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In keeping with the tradition of cathedrals throughout the ages, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart actively promotes and encourages the arts and social outreach for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and Greater Richmond area. The Music Ministry and its programs seek to respect the diversity already present in the local community by programming inclusive, eclectic repertoire and by engaging performing artists from a wide spectrum of musical styles.

May your spirits be uplifted to God whose gift of music we celebrate!

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Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories hile today we do not often think of ghost stories as part of a traditional Christmas celebration, to the Victorians, they were a common and expected part of any Christmas gathering.

As British author Jerome K. Jerome wrote in 1891, “Whenever five or six English-speaking people meet round a fire on Christmas Eve, they start telling each other ghost stories.�

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So it should be no surprise that Charles Dickens' tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly Christmastime visitors was an instant hit.

In fact, the story was first published on December 19, 1843 and in less than one week, by Christmas Eve, the first edition had already sold out. The story's popularity is often credited with helping to revive the Victorian's interest in Christmas celebrations.

Wood engraving by John Leech from the original publication

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A Fond Farewell Joanne Nattrass Retires

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fter 12 years as the executive director of CCC, Joanne Nattrass has announced plans to retire at the end of the year. Her leadership and vision have guided the agency and resulted in innumerable successes and accomplishments in the service to others over the years.

“Joanne has guided CCC into a future that continues to address the needs of the community's most vulnerable with greater capabilities," said Cliona Mary Robb, CCC Board of Directors Chair. “She has handled the expected and the unexpected events of the last 12 years with visionary and compassionate leadership."

In her time at the helm, the agency has made tremendous strides in expanding its services and footprint throughout the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, in greater financial stability, in purchasing office space in downtown Richmond and re-locating the main Richmond office to a building better able to serve clients and staff, and the completion of the building's new chapel.

“My goal has always been to support staff in carrying out our mission of helping those in need, ensuring staff feel respected, heard and valued," said Nattrass.

Of her many accomplishments through the years, Nattrass has been most proud of the agency's continued mission to carry out the Gospel of service to others, of securing financial resources to meet the needs of the most vulnerable, of ensuring that CCC's office spaces are professional, safe, and accessible, and, most recently, in establishing a housing corporation to expand affordable housing options for CCC clients and community residents.

The staff of CCC are grateful for Joanne's leadership, vision, and compassion over the last 12 years. We wish her all the best in her retirement.

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The combined board members of CCC thank Joanne Nattrass for her years of dedication and leadership to Commonwealth Catholic Charities.

Rev. Shay W. Auerbach, S.J., Stephen Benedetti Colleen Berry Carey Bliley Rosann Bocciarelli Joseph Boisineau Gerald Brittle Damien Cabezas James P. Carreras Francis H. Casola Evan Lamont Curbeam John G. Dane James J. DePasquale

Lloyd C. Dunnavant Randal J. Gatzke Ellen Gortler Louise Hartz Patrick F. Heinen Scott Horchler Melanie L. Jorgensen Mary Margaret Kastelberg Tulinh Le Lynnleigh Maloney Charles Marlowe Kathleen M. McCauley Michael Metzger

Monica B.Molony Kathleen Mortensen J. Kevin Muldowney Francis Nelson, Jr. Samuel Patterson, III John Puccinelli Cliona Mary Robb Susan Schneider Paul Sinclair Dr. Roberta A. Thayer-Smith Christine Thomas Lucia Anna Trigiani David Whitehead 17

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VICTORIA, Season 3 begins in 1848, during a turbulent and uncertain time for both Europe and the monarchy. With revolutions on the continent and the Chartist movement reaching its peak in London, Victoria is under pressure from the government to leave London for her own safety.

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Victorian Christmas Games Don't Try This at Home!

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arlor games were extremely popular with Victorians. A popular Christmastime parlor game, dating back to the 16th century was called Snapdragon. Snapdragon was played during the winter months and in particular on Christmas Eve. With the lights dimmed, giving faces an eerie glow, raisins were placed into a bowl, drenched in rum, and set on fire. The object of the game was to get the raisins out of the bowl and eat them while they were still on fire. According to Robert Chambers' Book of Days (1879), the game could also be accompanied with a poem: “Here he comes with flaming bowl, Don't he mean to take his toll, Snip! Snap! Dragon!

Take care you don't take too much, Be not greedy in your clutch, Snip! Snap! Dragon!

With his blue and lapping tongue Many of you will be stung, Snip! Snap! Dragon!

For he snaps at all that comes Snatching at his feast of plums, Snip! Snap! Dragon!

But Old Christmas makes him come, Though he looks so fee! fa! fum!

Snip! Snap! Dragon!

Don't 'ee fear him but be bold — Out he goes his flames are cold, Snip! Snap! Dragon!"

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The Victorian Christmas Meal hile the Christmas feast pre-dates the Middle Ages, the Victorians undoubtedly perfected it. Many of our traditional Christmas foods trace their origin to the 19th century. The roast turkey first made its appearance as a favorite Christmas centerpiece during this time and was accompanied by many familiar dishes like cranberries, potatoes, and pies.

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For wealthy Victorians, the Christmas meal included multiple courses with dishes like turtle soup, fish, roasted meats, oysters, puddings, punch, and fancy cakes. The plum pudding was a favorite Christmas tradition.

Plum Pudding Try Your Hand at This Authentic Victorian Plum Pudding Recipe

"Take the foot of a kine And chop very fine And when ‘tis well ground Add of currants a pound; Eight ounces of bread Through a cullinder shred, Six ounces of suetA nutmeg add to it; Eight eggs beaten thin I’d have you put in To this add some salt ‘Twill be without fault;

With sugar one handfull ‘Twill all make a panfull Three hours you must boil it One more wouldn’t spoil it When dished on the table You may add if you’re able Some butter and wine And you’ll say ‘twill outshine All the puddings in England Whenever you dine.

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From the Receipt Book of Jane Freestone, 1843-57

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