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.

What was the main expectation during the Wassailing tradition?

• Exchanging Christmas cards

• Getting a drink from neighbors

• Singing carols in churches

• Receiving gifts from neighbors

What was the significance of Boxing Day during the Tudor period?

• It marked the beginning of the New Year

• It was a day to distribute alms to the poor

• It was a day for family feasting

• It was a day for sports and games

What unusual role did choir boys assume during the Tudor Christmas season?

• They performed plays

• They led the Christmas feast

• They acted as boy bishops

• They became choir directors

Which activity was legally permitted only during Christmas in Tudor times?

• Archery

• Singing carols

• Ice skating

• Playing football

What natural phenomenon allowed for unique winter activities during the Tudor period?

• Frequent rainstorms

• The Little Ice Age

• Heavy snowfall

• Mild winters