The Old Christmas

Summary In the medieval Christmas festivities was the Lord of Misrule, when master served servant at the Manor House. The Twelve Days of Christmas were because the main agricultural holiday was midwinter. The meal of the rich was swan, peacock and boar's head, while the poor ate game birds - with stuffing. Presents were given on the 12th Night rather than Christmas.

S1.E3 ∙ The Old Christmas

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 26, 1995

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : England, UK

Production companies : Bowe Tennant Productions

Summary In the medieval Christmas festivities was the Lord of Misrule, when master served servant at the Manor House. The Twelve Days of Christmas were because the main agricultural holiday was midwinter. The meal of the rich was swan, peacock and boar's head, while the poor ate game birds - with stuffing. Presents were given on the 12th Night rather than Christmas.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 26, 1995

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : England, UK

Production companies : Bowe Tennant Productions

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