If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know I aim to make my posts informative, sometimes geeky, and mostly about the Regency Era. But I’m willing to bet that you follow me because you either love history or closed-door romances. Or both. That makes us soulmates, I think. Romances that fall into the category of Sweet, Clean and Wholesome or PG-rated can be difficult to find, because “sex sells” — or so… The post Enemies to Lovers Sweet Romance Collection appeared first on Donna Hatch ..read more

Spring flowers, baby animals, and chicks hatching from their shells herald the arrival of spring and Easter. In many countries including the United States, Easter can be as much about the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and candy as it is about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what does the Easter Bunny have to do with the Religious holiday we call Easter? Rabbit Symbol In many European Countries including England, the Easter Bunny is known… The post Origin of the Easter Bunny appeared first on Donna Hatch ..read more

What’s not to love about the Regency Era? The gowns, balls, soirees, horse-drawn carriages, and so much more–for those who were of the upper classes, that is–as shown in Jane Austen adaptations and other Regency-era movies and TV shows have a dreamlike beauty. Part of the glamor of Regency England is all the amazing food they ate. Because they kept different schedules and observed different customs, eating lunch at noontime is a relatively modern tradition.… The post Food in Regency England — Luncheon or Nuncheon appeared first on Donna Hatch ..read more

The most famous Reindeer of All ]Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is an iconic figure at Christmas time. He dates back to 1939 when Montgomery Ward introduced Rudolph to us by way of Robert May, a Jewish Chicago copyrighter assigned to write a short book to give away as a Christmas promo.  Partially inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s story, The Ugly Duckling, May wrote the original story in rhyme about a deer with a red nose… The post Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer appeared first on Donna Hatch ..read more

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Decorating for Christmas is a major event at my house with the whole family involved and usually takes more than one day–and that’s just doing the inside. I put up Christmas decorations either the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving if possible, but no later than the first Saturday of December. The tree takes center stage, as well as plenty of greenery including mistletoe. I also love my collections of nativities, angels, nutcrackers, snowmen, candles, and… The post Regency Christmas Decorations appeared first on Donna Hatch ..read more

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Over the last several years, Halloween has become even more elaborate and popular than Christmas in the United States. Americans love costumes, decorations–the more elaborate, the better–and parties galore! Today, the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada widely celebrate the holiday. It’s also growing in popularity in much of Europe, Asia, and South America, alongside their own holidays. Halloween’s Origin It all began in ancient England, with the Celtic festival Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced… The post Halloween and All Hallow’s Eve Traditions appeared first on Donna Hatch ..read more

I recently taught a workshop at a writer’s conference on Regency Ladies Fashions. One attendee asked what ladies wore underneath their skirts. You should have heard the gasps when I told her, “Nothing.”  So, this seems to be a good time to repost about the somewhat controversial topic. Historians, researchers, and authors agree that ladies wore a shift, or chemise, over which they laced up stays (a type of Regency corset but more comfortable), and… The post Regency Underwear — Did they or did they not? appeared first on Donna Hatch ..read more

Hello to my wonderful blog followers and fellow history geeks!  Many of you have been following my posts for years and I thank you for that! I want this blog to be beneficial and entertaining, and to cover the topics that interest you, my loyal fans. Since I’m a true history nerd–especially when it comes to British history in general and the Regency Era in particular–I love going down research rabbit holes and learning about… The post I’m Listening… appeared first on Donna Hatch ..read more