DELHI — The Lost Bookshop will host Fezziwig’s Ball at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at 120 Main St. in Delhi.
According to a media release, Fezziwig’s Ball is a celebration of books and the holiday season. Fezziwig is a character in “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.
Local actor Phil Stockton will perform the opening pages of the classic Christmas story.
The event is inspired by and in memory of owner Emily Helck’s father, Tim Helck. “One of my earliest memories of my dad is him reading “A Christmas Carol” aloud to me. He’s a huge part of why I love books,” Helck commented in the release.
Helck’s father died unexpectedly shortly after Christmas in 2021. “After my dad died, I revisited “A Christmas Carol” for the first time as an adult. I was surprised, first, by how funny it is. There are a ton of jokes, and they absolutely land for modern readers. The story is also more complex and nuanced than the version we often see over and over this time of year. I’m really excited to share it with our community at the bookstore,” added Helck.
After the performance, visitors are invited for hot chocolate and other holiday treats in the store.