unday, December 6, 2009
Duncannon Presbyterian Church
Victorian Christmas DinnerThe Women’s Association held their Christmas Party on December 3rd. The Theme was a Victorian Dinner, hosted by Brenda Williams.I am just so thrilled to tell you about this wonderful evening. It was beyond beliefThe church fellowship hall had been transformed into a beautiful Victorian Dining Room.The entrance was a path lined on both sides with tiny white lights, and complete with a Victorian Santa Clause. We entered the dining room through red velvet curtains. And when I stepped inside it took my breath away, I don’t think I have ever seen anything more beautiful.The guests were greeted by Victoria (Brenda’s granddaughter) who served us a cup of punch, from a beautiful Crystal Punch Bowl.Directly ahead was the Christmas tree, decorated with Victorian ornaments, complete with an array of children’s toys from that era. Beside the tree was a church pew draped with an antique quilt. In the corner across from the tree was a beautiful Victorian painting of an Angel and little girl.The tables were set with lace table cloths, beautiful china. (original china that the church has had for many years) crystal stem wear, cloth napkins. (not often used these days).The most beautiful Victorian items graced each table; glass and mirrored Christmas trees…Victorian dolls…mirror place mats that held many different Victorian items. There were little Christmas trees decorated with different kinds of jeweled earringsLittle mirrors holding jeweled pins…crystal tear drops, round glass balls…angels…. crystal bowls….crystal vases…..one item that caught my eye was a jewelry box made from a mirror; it held crystal necklaces draped over the lid. There were so many beautiful and interesting things on the table I cannot name them all.We dined by candle light; Brenda and her “elves” (members of her family) served each course, starting with a chicken Patina w/carrots, celery & onions, the next course was Salad with Flora’s homemade “hot bacon dressing” (Flora is Brenda’s mother). The entrée was Honey Orange Chicken Filet…Roasted Yukon Gold and Red Potatoes and a vegetable medley of buttered snow peas, carrots and petite Brussels sprouts. DELICIOUS.Brenda’s son Vaughn, served the coffee and we were invited to the dessert bar. You would not believe this dessert bar! Peanut butter pie…Cherry Cheese Cake… Custard Pie…Red Velvet Cake…Lemon Angel Food Cake… Rice Pudding, Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies…Macaroon Cookie…Pecan Tassies and more….The entire dinner was homemade by Brenda and with the help of her elves, the church fellowship became Victorian Dining room.I am still in awe, I don’t think I have ever seen anything more beautiful, or enjoyed dinner so much. I will be talking about it for a very long time, and looking forward to next years Christmas Dinner.Thank you Brenda and all your elves for making this Christmas Party a night to remember.Roberta
Duncannon Presbyterian Church
Victorian Christmas DinnerThe Women’s Association held their Christmas Party on December 3rd. The Theme was a Victorian Dinner, hosted by Brenda Williams.I am just so thrilled to tell you about this wonderful evening. It was beyond beliefThe church fellowship hall had been transformed into a beautiful Victorian Dining Room.The entrance was a path lined on both sides with tiny white lights, and complete with a Victorian Santa Clause. We entered the dining room through red velvet curtains. And when I stepped inside it took my breath away, I don’t think I have ever seen anything more beautiful.The guests were greeted by Victoria (Brenda’s granddaughter) who served us a cup of punch, from a beautiful Crystal Punch Bowl.Directly ahead was the Christmas tree, decorated with Victorian ornaments, complete with an array of children’s toys from that era. Beside the tree was a church pew draped with an antique quilt. In the corner across from the tree was a beautiful Victorian painting of an Angel and little girl.The tables were set with lace table cloths, beautiful china. (original china that the church has had for many years) crystal stem wear, cloth napkins. (not often used these days).The most beautiful Victorian items graced each table; glass and mirrored Christmas trees…Victorian dolls…mirror place mats that held many different Victorian items. There were little Christmas trees decorated with different kinds of jeweled earringsLittle mirrors holding jeweled pins…crystal tear drops, round glass balls…angels…. crystal bowls….crystal vases…..one item that caught my eye was a jewelry box made from a mirror; it held crystal necklaces draped over the lid. There were so many beautiful and interesting things on the table I cannot name them all.We dined by candle light; Brenda and her “elves” (members of her family) served each course, starting with a chicken Patina w/carrots, celery & onions, the next course was Salad with Flora’s homemade “hot bacon dressing” (Flora is Brenda’s mother). The entrée was Honey Orange Chicken Filet…Roasted Yukon Gold and Red Potatoes and a vegetable medley of buttered snow peas, carrots and petite Brussels sprouts. DELICIOUS.Brenda’s son Vaughn, served the coffee and we were invited to the dessert bar. You would not believe this dessert bar! Peanut butter pie…Cherry Cheese Cake… Custard Pie…Red Velvet Cake…Lemon Angel Food Cake… Rice Pudding, Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies…Macaroon Cookie…Pecan Tassies and more….The entire dinner was homemade by Brenda and with the help of her elves, the church fellowship became Victorian Dining room.I am still in awe, I don’t think I have ever seen anything more beautiful, or enjoyed dinner so much. I will be talking about it for a very long time, and looking forward to next years Christmas Dinner.Thank you Brenda and all your elves for making this Christmas Party a night to remember.Roberta
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