Feasts

Feasts and Festivals in the Middle Ages


During the Middle Ages, feasts and festivals were used for religious reason and were celebrated often. They were also used for birth, coronations, and marriages. Some festivals were treated like a holiday and were celebrated for a long period of time. The longest festival celebrated was Christmas which lasted twelve days. Festivals were also important because it gave workers a break from their jobs.

These festivals were also used to celebrate the town's history and show the town's identity. Sometimes, they dressed up and exchanged gifts Some festivals however were used for sacrificing. Other times these festivals were used to set rulers for a certain amount of time. Most importantly, these festivals were used to mark holy days and the recognition of saints.

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