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Czech Christmas Carp
- Eleanor Janega's Czech family kept a live carp in the bathtub for several days before Christmas dinner to purge its muddy taste.
- However, they opted for goose instead, finding carp unappetizing.
Medieval Christmas Length
- Medieval Christmas was a long festive period, lasting from December 25th to Candlemas on February 2nd.
- This extended celebration included various feasts, rituals, and traditions.
Jesus' Birth Date
- The date of Jesus' birth is unknown, leading to much debate even in the Middle Ages.
- Many scholars believe Jesus was born in 4 or 6 B.C.E., due to Herod's death before 0 C.E.