Lamplighter

Christmas Tours

Fridays, Dec. 1-15; plus Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 26 & 28: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Relive the memories of Christmas past by joining in this self-guided evening tour of a selection of Cape May’s finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, specially decorated for the holidays. The tour also includes a visit to the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate to see “An Old-fashioned Christmas” exhibit (see page 14).

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org

$35 adults, $25 children (ages 3-12)

Order tickets online at www.capemaymac.org or buy at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or the Carriage House Visitors Center or the Hill House Office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Tour presented by Cape May MAC • Call 609-885-5404

Cape May Stage: A Tuna Christmas -- page 87

Friday, December 8

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

Hospitality Night- Washington Street Mall, 7pm-9pm. Call 609-884-5508.

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

‘Tis the Season & Dinner at Vintage -- page 38

Lamplighter Christmas Tour -- page 39

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR -- page 9

Holiday Lights Trolley Ride -- page 19

‘Tis the Season: Missing the Mistletoe -- page 11

Cape May Stage: A Tuna Christmas -- page 87

East Lynne Theater Company: Lennie’s

Christmas Extravaganza -- page 85

Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride -- page 19

7:30pm

Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Call 609-884-5404

H TROLLEY TOURS BEGIN ON OCEAN STREET ACROSS FROM THE INFORMATION BOOTH H Tours & Activities sponsored by Cape May MAC • www.capemaymac.org

Saturday, December 9

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Holiday Concert & Reception- 7pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call

609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

Sunday, December 10

OTHER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Cape May Point State Park- Office & Museum- 8am4pm. Call 609-884-2159.

Nature Center of Cape May- 1600 Delaware Ave. Call 609-898-8848 or visit www.njaudubon.org/centers/ nature-center-of-cape-may/ (see page 65)

Nick Federoff Community Christmas Celebration-

7pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.

NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory- 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Point. Call 609-884-2736 for hours or visit www.birdcapemay.org for event locations. (see page 65)

Welcome Center at the Transportation CenterMaps, Information- 609 Lafayette St.- 10am-4pm.

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 48

Victorian Christmas Traditions

Like many of us, Victoria and Albert enjoyed turkey at Christmas time. They would sit together as a family for their main meal and enjoy turkey with all the trimmings. As you would expect, the royal family were fortunate to share in several courses. These would include mince pies plus various starters, soups, the turkey and chipolatas. Later, they might indulge in a plum pudding to satisfy the royal sweet tooth. The food overall was very rich and could also include beef or even boar’s head, as well as a selection of cold meats. Naturally, finances influenced what families put on their Christmas tables, and the majority of people in Victorian England were not wealthy. Where possible, a festive bird remained central to a family dinner and for many this would have meant a goose, like Charles Dickens illustrates in A Christmas Carol. Some even joined a goose club so they could pay in installments throughout the year. Today, most Christmas meals are centered around a turkey, and the modern feast is perhaps not too dissimilar to the Victorian Christmas.