In this episode the trio explores Christmas traditions in medieval England, including feasting, decorating, knife throwing, caroling, and extra-special holiday treats (dried fruit and nuts disguised as entrails, anyone?)
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Watch this space for performances by yours truly of seasonal music, including one of the carols discussed in the episode.
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Relevant episodes of the History of English Podcast:
The Birth of English Song ****** Sir Gawain and the Green Knight ****** Food for Thought
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Relevant episodes of Tasting History:
What Did Medieval Peasants Eat? ****** How to Make a Medieval Trencher

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