The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
The Servants
Household staff at Bracebridge Hall during Christmas.
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First appearance: Christmas Eve
The Servants shows up with force in Christmas Eve. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Celebrating Christmas Eve in the servants' hall with traditional games and revelry.
The Servants first appears in 0024 christmas eve.
In Christmas Eve: Celebrating Christmas Eve in the servants' hall with traditional games and revelry.
Later, in Christmas Day: The household servants who attend family prayers in the chapel and participate in the Christmas celebrations.
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