Discussion Questions
Chapter One: An Invitation to the Palace
Have you ever been invited someplace special? What did you do there?
What things do your parents worry about, that you find annoying? Why do you think they worry about this?
Chapter Two: Sugar Cakes and Christmas Hopes
Annabelle seems pretty confident her Father's name will help her. Do you know anyone like that?
Listen to a piece of music from 1774 to better understand what they danced to.
Some schools still require dancing in physical education classes. Do you think this is a good idea? Why?
What are your hopes for Christmas this year?
Chapter Three:Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Mrs. Merriman has had a cough for several weeks. Do you know anyone who's been sick for a long time?
Felicity and her mother agree to work on her new dress together. What projects have you helped your parents with?
Do you like to dress up, or are you more tomboyish like Felicity?
What toys are special in your family? What are your family's Christmas traditions?
How often do you help your parents with chores? Do you help more when you know they are buying something for you? Ask your parents to help you learn a new skill this week.
Chapter Four: Gloom and Shadows
When Felicity's mom got sick, Felicity realized what was important in life. Have you ever had to re-think your priorities?
Chapter Five: A Season for Surprises
What is your favorite dress (or outfit)?
Do you like to dance?
Compare Elizabeth and Felicity with Cinderella and her fairy godmother.
Which picture was your favorite?
What did you like most about this story? What did you dislike?
Looking Back
Name some similarities in the modern Christmas and the Christmastide Season in 1774.
Vocabulary
Apothecary
mince pie
Shrewsbury cakes
Spinet
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