After a long fast, Medieval Christendom typically celebrated the holiday with many days of raucous festivities ...

In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

Margaret Paston’s reference to playing cards in her letter to her husband on Christmas Eve 1459 is the earliest recorded ...

The great households of medieval Ireland were experts at wielding their hospitality and their power at Christmas festivities ...

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 ...

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Immanuel Lutheran Church in Broken Arrow held a free, medieval festival called Boar's Head on Sunday night. The festival originates from the 14th Century and features plenty of ...

For the first time, the century-old Tour Jean Sans Peur is hosting a Christmas market within its 15th-century walls. A ...

Medieval Christians were supposed to fast ... was appointed by lot to direct the entertainments, and like other Christmas traditions found close parallel to the Roman festival of Saturnalia ...

For the British royal family, Christmas at Sandringham is a time-honoured tradition steeped in family history.

SAN FRANCISCO — At Scoma’s Restaurant in San Francisco, this holiday season 's batch of eggnog began 11 months ago.

Christmas is the season of joy, togetherness, and indulgent feasts that bring families closer. While the celebration is ...