A Victorian Holiday
In this one-time class, students will be taking a journey through the Victorian winter holiday season.
Shannon Jones, Historian, (MA European History)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(54)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this class, students will be taking a historical journey through the winter holidays of the Victorian era (1837-1901). Students will learn about and experience elements of the season through historical accounts, songs, and stories. We will also look at and discuss decorations, events, and recipes. Questions that will be answered: 1. How did Queen Victoria celebrate Christmas? 2. How did the holiday celebrations differ between the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada? 3. What traditions from the time period are still around today? The class format is a lecture style with a PowerPoint presentation. Discussion and questions are welcome and encouraged!
Learning Goals
Students will understand how winter holidays were celebrated in the late 19th century in parts of Europe and North America.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
One popular feature of the Victorian holiday season was the telling of ghost stories. We will be discussing this aspect and students will also be introduced to a ghost story.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Victoria and Albert Museum
A Very Frightful Victorian Christmas by Amanda Woomer
"Victorian Christmas Traditions," English Heritage
"Victorian Christmas," BBC
"Victorian Christmas," Historic UK
Joined April, 2018
4.8
54reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in History from University of Nebraska at Kearney
I have a Masters degree in Early European History. I have been teaching on both Medieval and Victorian History for several years. Additionally, I create content for an online Victorian History website. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-6 learners per class
