The Medieval Christmas

The Medieval Christmas
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 9780750956086
ISBN-13 : 0750956089
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Book Synopsis The Medieval Christmas by : Sophie Jackson

Download or read book The Medieval Christmas written by Sophie Jackson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medieval Christmas – roaring fires, Yule logs, boar's head on a platter and carols. So many of our best-loved traditions have their origins in the medieval period that it would be impossible to imagine the season without holly and ivy, carol singers calling from door to door and a general sense of celebration in the face of the harshest season. Sophie Jackson investigates the roots of the Christmas celebration in this beautifully illustrated book. She offers guidance for re-creating elements of the medieval Christmas at home, tips on decorations, instructions for playing medieval games and recipes for seasonal dishes. Fascinating facts about some of our most cherished customs, such as the nativity crib, are unearthed, as are some that are less well known – wassailing the apple trees, the ritual beating of children on 28 December and the appointment of a Lord of Misrule and a boy bishop. Lively and entertaining, this book illuminates the medieval Christmas, showing how the traditions of the Middle Ages continue to delight us today.


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