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"Christmas itself was known for feasting and drunkenness – and it lasted nearly six weeks."
Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do
> The Middle Ages weren’t as dreary and desperate as you’d think, and peasants often had weeks of idle time during the holidays. On Christmas Day, the party was just getting started.
Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do
The Middle Ages weren’t as dreary and desperate as you’d think, and peasants often had weeks of idle time during the holidays. On Christmas Day, the party was just getting started.
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