1892 - Old Christmas

By Washington Irving

Illustrated By R. Caldecott

Published 1875
Macmillan & Co., Publishers/ London

In "Old Christmas," Washington Irving recounts his experiences during a visit to England, where he was invited to spend the Christmas season with friends in the English countryside. Through vivid and picturesque descriptions, Irving captures the traditional English Christmas celebrations as they were in the early 19th century.

The essay provides a warm and heartwarming glimpse into the festive customs, rituals, and traditions associated with Christmas in rural England. Irving contrasts the old-fashioned and authentic Christmas festivities he witnessed with the changing customs in both England and America during that time.

"Old Christmas" emphasizes the importance of preserving the spirit of Christmas traditions and the joy of gathering with family and friends during the holiday season. Irving's vivid storytelling and his appreciation for the past make the essay a delightful and timeless piece of holiday literature.

Green cloth with highly decorative gilt pictorial to front board and spine, green endpapers, decorative title page, illustrated throughout, som light foxing, binding tight, gilt to all page edges, some rubbing/ear to spine edges, rubbing to corners, 159pp.
Overall very good condition for its age.

Size: 5 1/4” x 7 1/2”

A very beautiful piece!