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Medieval Christmas

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Dec 17, 2021
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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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