This year I will be throwing a Victorian Christmas Party. I have gotten a lot of ideas from old traditions found in songs, poems, and literature. I've already tried a recipe for Figgy Pudding (which is nothing like I would have expected). I've asked various people to bring such things as sugarplums, eggnog, wassail, and roasted chestnuts. I will be reciting A Visit from St Nicholas by Clement C Moore, and we will be singing Christmas Carols. (there will be no viewing movies this night) We will also be exchanging gifts that are all to be completely homemade.
Now I appeal to you all. You are all from diverse cultures and are well educated in literature. Would you share different traditions, foods, games, and activities that could possibly fit in to this themed party? I know there are some things in books like The Christmas Carol, but I want to see what all else you guys may know of.