An Old English Christmas of Washington Irving

This Christmas season be delighted with the Christmas exhibit at the English-Georgian style Wilson Warner House (c. 1769) that is transformed into the storied English countryside home, Bracebridge Hall. The quaint exhibit is inspired by the story of Old Christmas from the sketchbook of the 19th century American author Washington Irving. Documented in his story are the English holiday celebrations that helped define the country and inspired others. Irving is most noted for his classic short stories of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle.
Step into this National Historic Register house to be transported back in time to an old English Christmas complete with a peacock pie in the dining room, tavern games in the upstairs parlor, mistletoe in the center hall, and gambols for guests to partake in the downstairs parlor. Each room is identified with handmade letters inspired from the garden and by the illustrations of Randolph Caldecott.
The exhibit promises to spark one’s merriment and good cheer during this holiday season. Mark your calendar now for this enchanted experience and make a visit to the Historic Odessa Foundation one of your Christmas traditions. Interpreting classic literature for a holiday exhibit has been a tradition in Odessa for over a quarter of a century.