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Dec 3, 2020 · Despite Puritan efforts, many colonists in New England did celebrate Christmas, importing English customs such as drinking, feasting, mumming and wassailing. Mumming, or “masking,” involved ...
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Dec 25, 2023 · The drink was almost exclusively for the monks and wealthy. It became a popular holiday drink when it moved to America in the 18th century, where eggs were plentiful and rum was used in place of other alcohol. The warm temperature and flavors combined well with the holiday season.
- Alicia Mcdermott
Oct 24, 2023 · The drinks of antiquity carry with them a wealth of knowledge about the customs and cultures of the past. Fortunately, many of these ancient drinks are still around in modern form. For example, mulled cider and mulled wine have their roots in the Roman drink conditum, and still make an appearance in many parts of the world.
As ancient Rome expanded its sprawling empire, it slowly developed a sophisticated culture. Today, the Romans are known for their lavish feasts and exotic dishes. However, this was not the reality for most people. In fact, the disparity between the meals of the wealthy and those of the common people was incredibly stark. While the rich indulged in sumptuous banquets, the poor subsisted on a ...
Dec 18, 2019 · The act of wassailing would begin on the 12th day of Christmas – Jan. 5 or Jan. 6 – and included bonfires in the orchards, shooting guns to scare away bad spirits, caroling and pouring hot cider into the roots of trees for a good harvest the following year. Where did mistletoe and evergreen trees become part of the holiday?
Dec 1, 2020 · It is today associated with decorations, gift-giving and indulgence. But how did the Romans celebrate during the festive season? Dr Carey Fleiner, senior lecturer in classical and medieval history at the University of Winchester, looks back at Saturnalia, the Roman mid-winter "festival of misrule"...
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Christmas has a long history in America, dating back to the earliest days of colonization. Today, it is celebrated across the United States, filled with traditions, family gatherings, and religious observations. During the mid-18th century though, the celebration of Christmas primarily relied on the region in which one found themselves.
