JASA
The Jane Austen Society of Australia Inc.
Jane Austen’s Birthday & Christmas Lunch
At the end of every year JASA holds a lunch at a central Sydney location, on the Saturday closest to Jane Austen’s birth date, 16 December. There is always some form of musical or theatrical entertainment, and this event gives members an opportunity to exchange Christmas greetings as well as celebrating the birth of their favourite novelist and another wonderful year of Austen study and enjoyment through the Society.
The event always raises a toast to Jane Austen!
Lunch, celebrating Christmas as well as Jane Austen’s birthday, is always a great occasion – great venues, good food, interesting guest speakers or musical entertainment. A lovely feeling of bonhomie flows through the room, concluding a wonderful and stimulating year of all things JANE.”
The annual JASA Christmas lunch is a highlight in my calendar. Spirits are high and we always enjoy a delicious lunch and the equally delicious company. I firmly believe that Jane Austen brings good people together and this event is a shining example.”
I never miss the JASA Lunch. It is such a joy to celebrate Jane’s birthday and the end of another wonderful JASA year with my JASA friends.”