Groundhog Day is an American tradition from 1887 during The Gilded Age (1870s - 1900). The superstitious observance began in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania – where Punxsutawney Phil got his name and started as a rodent meteorologist. Each year on Feb. 2, thousands of spectators … [Read more...] about Feb. 2nd is Groundhog Day: A Quirky American Tradition
Gilded Age
Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age
Commemorating the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th, Twelfth Night signifies the conclusion of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Twelfth Night Cake symbolizes the search for the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men: a delightful confection steeped in tradition, holds roots that traverse … [Read more...] about Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age
The Gilded Age Returns with Lavish Meals and Intriguing Drama Downstairs
The highly anticipated second season of HBO's historical drama The Gilded Age premiered this week, transporting viewers back to the extravagant world of New York City's upper crust in the late 19th century. While the wealthy characters upstairs get the lavish costumes and … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age Returns with Lavish Meals and Intriguing Drama Downstairs
Halloween Traditions From the Gilded Age
While Season 2 of The Gilded Age opened with Easter celebrations, we are now celebrating Halloween, one of the most beloved holidays in America, filled with fun costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. While the origins of Halloween date back over 2,000 years to the … [Read more...] about Halloween Traditions From the Gilded Age
The Gilded Age Comes to Life in this Lavish New Cookbook
Just in time for the launch of S2 of The Gilded Age on HBO, The Gilded Age Cookbook brings the lavish cuisine of late 19th-century New York society to life in stunning detail. Author Becky Libourel Diamond beautifully transports readers back to this era of excess through … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age Comes to Life in this Lavish New Cookbook
