MILWAUKEE – Capt. Frederick Pabst of beer-making fame has a mansion in Milwaukee that was built in 1892. Part of its fame is the Grand Avenue Christmas.

During the holiday season, the home is decorated in style, showing mansion life in Victorian times. The open house on Dec. 21 offers a tour of the mansion and refreshments.

Many places, of course, are displaying their holiday best this time of year, but not all promise a traditional English meal with Charles Dickens. The author of “A Christmas Carol” will even appear to read his classic to diners.