Tudor Christmas part 3: Customs and Traditions

The video explores Tudor Christmas traditions, including wassailing, early decorations, and customs. It highlights the origins of Boxing Day and St. Stephen's Day, the Feast of Holy Innocence, and the role of boy bishops. New Year's Eve was a time for sports and games, with archery being popularized by Henry VIII. The Little Ice Age brought frost fairs on the frozen Thames, where people enjoyed various activities. Many modern Christmas traditions have roots in these Tudor customs.

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