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Christmas 2016: Holidays are coming…

Posted on December 23, 2016 by readinghistory

by Darius Wainright and Dafydd Townley Television adverts are often emotive. From the numerous Go Compare commercials to the festive John Lewis tearjerker, they make us laugh, cry or yearn for the advert free haven that is the BBC. One … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016: The History of the Humble Mince Pie

Posted on December 12, 2016 by readinghistory

by Prof Helen Parish Some 400 million mince pies are consumed in the UK every year. A large number of them are left at the foot of chimneys around the world in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus, but … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016: Twelfth Cake

Posted on December 9, 2016 by readinghistory

by Prof Anne Lawrence Twelfth Night: or King and Queen’ by the early-modern poet, Robert Herrick begins: Now, now the mirth comes With the cake full of plums, Where bean’s the king of the sport here; Beside we must know, … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2016: Giving at Christmas Time

Posted on December 5, 2016 by readinghistory

by Harriet Mahood The traditions of giving to the less fortunate is alive and well today and many of us will receive leaflets about Christmas charity campaigns through our doors this festive, and witness charity fundraising events whilst out and … Continue reading →

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Medieval Christmas Celebrations

Posted on December 22, 2015 by readinghistory

by Dr Ruth Salter Feasting at King Arthur’s court, British Library MS Royal 20 D. iv. f.1r. It was Christmas at Camelot, and there was the king with his leading lords and all his best soldiers, the famous company of … Continue reading →

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