A HISTORIC Christmas event is set to transform Reading Museum, featuring a very special guest.
Following a two-year hiatus, the museum is bringing back its authentic Victorian Christmas experience.
Father Christmas himself is due to take up residence at the museum as it prepares a historical Christmas grotto.
The event will look at the origins of Christmas customs, many of which are rooted in the Victorian era, and how the season was celebrated as part of family life.
Christmas trees, figgy pudding, and a host of popular Christmas carols first appeared in Victorian publications, along with the tradition of sending festive greetings cards through the post.
The event will also see a traditional decoration making experience, as well as the chance to compose a letter and present it to Santa himself.
Attendees will also receive a special gift before they leave.
Father Christmas’ Victorian Grotto comes to Reading Museum on Saturday, December 17.
Half-hour sessions take place at 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 1pm, 1.45pm, and 2.30pm.
Tickets cost £5, available via: whatsonreading.com
