Turkey wasn’t on the menu yet, but a goose, swan, or a boar’s head might form a suitable centrepiece. Ale and wine would ...

Christmas in the Middle Ages was a religious festival rather than a secular holiday, and as such it was considered less significant than Easter. In England, as in many places, the Christmas ...

Today you might only know the phrase “the 12 days of Christmas” from the popular carol. Few people still observe all 12 days, ...

From the classic gingerbread biscuit to a sugar-dusted cutout, the cookie has long been a Christmas staple in countries ...

A popular Christmas meat dish in the Middle Ages was the pickled boar's head. Boar's head festivals are still popular in ...

And just like for many today, Christmas was the best of times. But how exactly was the festive season celebrated during the Middle Ages? What food was eaten, and what traditions were upheld?

Happy Christmas 2024: The link between Christmas and candles finds its roots in the Middle Ages. Christmas is a season filled with love, warmth, and time-honoured traditions, bringing families and ...