HOW TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS...MEDIEVAL STYLE! | TUDOR MONASTERY FARM CHRISTMAS

Cinemavixion Review

This fascinating documentary delves into the heart of Tudor England's Christmas traditions, transforming the familiar festive season into a captivating historical spectacle. Guided by historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Tom Pinfold and Peter Ginn, viewers are transported 500 years back in time to experience the '12 days of Christmas' as they were celebrated on a Tudor farm. The program vividly contrasts with modern festivities, highlighting the sheer scale and distinctiveness of these historical observances. With Peter and Tom focusing on period-appropriate decorations of holly and ivy, Ruth Goodman masterfully recreates grand banquets, emphasizing the pivotal Christmas Day feast. The reveal of a pig's head as the centrepiece, rather than the ubiquitous turkey, offers a striking and memorable glimpse into the culinary and cultural practices of the era. It's an insightful look at how deeply ingrained traditions can be, and how much they have evolved.