Monthly Archives: December 2025
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Join us in celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday!
Posted on December 30, 2025 by WRS News in Costuming, Dancing, Events, Regency.Just over one week to go and have just a few more spots for this year’s WRS Annual 12th Night Ball. Make sure to reserve your spot and join us in celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday! Twelfth Night Ticket Sales | Washington Regency Society
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Season’s Greetings from WRS!
Posted on December 23, 2025 by WRS News in Costuming, Dancing, Events, News, Regency.‘”I sincerely hope your Christmas….may about in the gaieties which the season generally brings.” Jane Austen WRS wishes you all a very Holiday season! Hoping we can celebrate the Twelfth Night with you at our ball January 4! Twelfth Night Ticket Sales | Washington Regency Society
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Looking for a wonderful gift for the holidays?
Posted on December 16, 2025 by WRS News in Costuming, Dancing, Events, News, Regency.Looking for a wonderful gift for the holidays? Why not consider a ticket to the WRS Annual 12th Night Ball? And buy a ticket for yourself too. Twelfth Night Ticket Sales | Washington Regency Society
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Regency Gingerbread – Spiced Cake & Biscuits
Posted on December 13, 2025 by WRS News in Food, Recipes.Here’s a delightful Regency-era inspired recipe for Gingerbread, a versatile treat that could be served soft like cake or crisp like biscuits—depending on the occasion and the baker’s hand. Gingerbread was a beloved treat in the Regency period, often flavored with treacle or molasses and warmly spiced. It could be baked into soft loaves or […]
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Do you have your ticket yet?
Posted on December 9, 2025 by WRS News in Costuming, Dancing, Events, News, Regency.“To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.” Jane Austen We are just under a month away from the WRS Annual 12th Night Ball! Do you have your ticket yet? Twelfth Night Ticket Sales | Washington Regency Society
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Regency Plum Cake – A Celebratory Fruit Cake
Posted on December 6, 2025 by WRS News in Food, Recipes.Despite the name, “plum” refers to dried fruits like raisins and currants rather than fresh plums. This dense, spiced cake was a staple of Regency celebrations and often soaked in brandy for richness and preservation. Please read through the recipe fully before you get started. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar […]
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