Feast of Fools - Stuff That I Find Interesting

Feast of Fools - Stuff That I Find Interesting

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History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the Feast of Fools, a medieval festival in France known for its wild celebrations. It was a religious holiday where clergy acted like laymen, and activities included appointing a fool bishop and performing mass with irreverent acts. The festival had pagan origins linked to Saturnalia, a Roman holiday. Over time, the Church and early Protestants criticized and eventually outlawed the festival due to its immoral behavior.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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