THE GILDED AGE CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK: COOKIES AND TREATS FROM AMERICA’S GOLDEN ERA (In-Person)

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm

351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105-6400, United States | Hartford

The Mark Twain House & Museum
Publisher/HostThe Mark Twain House & Museum
THE GILDED AGE CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK: COOKIES AND TREATS FROM AMERICA\u2019S GOLDEN ERA (In-Person)
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Step into the sparkle of The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook. The author, Becky L. Diamond, will read selections that bring the era to life, explain what a “sugar plum” really is (spoiler: not a sugar-dusted plum), and trace how European holiday traditions from Germany, England, and Scandinavia shaped America’s festive sweets. She’ll explore the social and cultural context of these confections—who made them, how they figured in holiday rituals, and why many fell out of favor as America moved into the twentieth century—while illustrated slides and period lore illuminate the book’s most charming oddities and discoveries.
This event will be perfect for history buffs, bakers, gift-hunters, and anyone who enjoys a decadent holiday twist!
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351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105-6400, United States

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