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The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter is older than Christmas itself. Decorations are mentioned in ancient descriptions of the Roman feast of Saturnalia, which is thought to ...

From medieval tablescapes to honeycomb paper trees, the 6 biggest Christmas trends of the season. By CHARLOTTE VOSSEN FOR YOU MAGAZINE. Published: 09:14 EDT, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 09:46 EDT ...

While some of the traditions have faded away, in the 21st century many modern festive customs still retain a bit of misrule, a fart joke and plenty of cake, writes Giles Gasper ...

The festive season in medieval Christendom included many traditions that are not echoed in the current celebrations, and a few that are. Here are seven that capture the spirit of Christmas and New ...

Nan Wilson wishes you a very Medieval Christmas. Well, at least, that's appears to be the case since her favorite holiday decorations are two colorful scrolls she's made to mimic the Lindisfarne ...

While Christmas trees were not widespread until the 16th century, churches and households sometimes hung branches of holly on their doors or apples on trees to commemorate Adam and Eve Day on Dec. 24.

Miley Cyrus is having a “goth medieval” Christmas this year complete with an all-black tree and upside-down crosses instead of garland.

Then again, Christmas is so enormous, so extreme, so insurmountable that it can overcome even a culture that starts putting out its decorations the day after Halloween.