A Victorian Christmas with Lucinda Dickens Hawksley

Date: 9 December 2026
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Online
Victorian Christmas Tree
Credit, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

An online event presented by Elizabeth Gaskell’s House:

Ever wondered why we send cards, pull crackers or decorate trees? It turns out we have the Victorians (and a certain Mr. Dickens) to thank for so much we love about the festive season.

Get ready to step back in time for the ultimate festive treat! We’re thrilled to invite you to a cozy online evening with the wonderful Lucinda Dickens Hawksley. As the great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Lucinda doesn’t just know Christmas —it’s in her DNA!