If you love all things Tudor history, then you’re likely no stranger to taking up a torch for things non-history folk don’t understand. Is it worth getting into a heated debate about the identity of a sitter in a nearly 500 year old painting? Can you go from zero to 100 hundred when someone confuses…
Category: Christmas
It’s a wrap…
As a chronic procrastinator, I have yet to finish (start) my Christmas shopping. However, if you are ready to wrap then please feel free to print and use these lovely Tudor-themed gift labels designed by artist Kathryn Holeman to match the illustrations in ‘Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas. These are for personal use and…
10 historical ways to ruin a modern Christmas
In ’Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas I share many ideas on how to bring a touch of Tudor to a modern Christmas for the enjoyment of all guests, not only history buffs. Playing the role of the Lord of Misrule, I have turned that idea on its head. Let me present you with 10…
10 corny Tudor Christmas movies (best left unmade) + 1 bonus one
I hope you have been enjoying these fictional, comedic movie plots and posters! Here is the final one…plus a bonus one (because they are way too fun to make!). Click here to read the full article.
7,8,9 of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade)
I hope you’re enjoying this comedic mini series of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade). Each day, I’ll release three more titles and on the fourth day, I will release the full article. Here’s 7, 8, and 9. Upside Down Christmas starring Harry Tooter and Anna O’Clever. Most people know what they…
4,5,6 of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (best left unmade)
I hope you’re enjoying this comedic mini series of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade). Each day, I’ll release three more titles and on the fourth day, I will release the full article. Here are 4, 5, and 6: The Most Happy Time of the Year starring Henry Rexy, Anne Boulin, and…
1,2,3, of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (best left unmade)
I hope you’ll enjoy this comedic mini series of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade). Each day, I’ll release three more titles and on the fourth day, I will release the full article. Here are the first three: Dancing in the Snow starring Henry Pricetobepaid Tudor, Kate Howardton, and Tom Cullenpepper. A…
A Very Tudor Christmas: An online event with historian and author Claire Ridgway
I am pleased to announce that all participants of historian and author Claire Ridgway’s event, A Very Merry Tudor Christmas, will receive a free e-book copy of ‘Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas! As a bonus, I had a lot of fun creating a cooking video featuring two recipes from the book which will be…
Christmas in July
Do you celebrate Christmas in July? I didn’t, but having written a Christmas-themed book I now see the benefits… Whether you celebrate or not, I created a Tudor-themed word search that can be printed for your enjoyment and personal use. Please see my free printable page here to download the PDF and print yourself a…
Online version of the storybook portion of ‘Twas – now available!
An online version of the storybook portion of ‘Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas is now available! Kathryn Holeman has created this video of me reading along to her beautiful illustrations. Special thanks to historian and author Claire Ridgway for hosting us on The Anne Boleyn Files‘ YouTube channel! You can view the video here…