A Christmas Carol Hosting Guide
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Here at Tapestry and Tomes, our goal is to help you bring the classics back to life!
Step into the world of Ebeneezer Scrooge! This kit is designed to bring your gathering to life!
What will I find?
- Hosting tips
- Discussion Questions
- Trivia
- Group Activities
- Recipes
- Craft and decoration ideas
- Music Suggestions
A Night of Holiday Cheer!
Dickens shows us the true meaning of Christmas through imagery and the grumpiest of old men. This hosting guide has everything you need to bring that spirt of holiday cheer and joy into your own living room for an evening your book club won't forget!
What Should We Do?
A Christmas Carol night calls for all things holiday cheer and reminiscing! Here are some ideas suitable for any group size.
Pick your favorite or play them all!
- A Cratchit Cookie Exchange - Kick off the holiday season with tasting everyone's favorite Christmas cookie!
- Wealthy Like Scrooge - What would you do with a million dollars?
- Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come - Learn about your clubs favorite traditions and find a new one to add to your traditions!
Friendly Competition
Add a little friendly competition to the night with an old Victorian party game! Play a few rounds of Snapdragon! But make it a safer version than what Scrooge and his family might have played!
What to Eat
These Victorian Christmas Feast - inspired eats will elevate your gathering and keep everyone fueled through even the stormiest discussion.
Food and Drink Ideas
- Cranberry Brie Bites
- Christmas Wassail
- Plum Pudding
Hosting Touchers
- Themed food labels
- Silver Serving Platters
- Lace Runner
A Christmas Carol Aesthetic
Aesthetics are everything! Here's what we recommend to create the perfect Victorian Christmas!
- Velvet table runners (deep green, burgundy, or gold)
- Greenery, holly, mistletoe, and ivy
- Taper candles is brass or gold candle sticks
- Vintage Christmas plates or tea sets
- Small oil lamps
- Dried orange slices or cinnamon sticks
Creative Moments
Allow the creativity to flow during your gathering!
- Print book review pages and bookmarks
- Create an inviting coloring station
Additional Craft Ideas
- Tapestry and Tomes embroidery patches
- Dried Orange Garlands
- Christmas Paper Chain Countdowns
Want everything ready to go? The Christmas Carol Club Kit includes full instructions and printouts for the ideas in this guide.
The kit includes:
- Everything you need form simple to high elevation ideas
- Discussion questions, trivia, materials for activities and games, aesthetic suggestions, food and drink recipes, and printable book reviews and bookmarks.
A good gathering always leaves a little room for the wild and untamed. We hope you enjoy this kit as much as we enjoyed putting it together!