Monday, February 6, 2012

Holidays


  • Medieval holidays honored important events in the life of Jesus, such as his birth and Resurrection.  Holidays also honored Christian saints and important religious concepts.
  • People celebrated holidays by attending church and with feasts, music, dancing, games, and other forms of entertainment.  
Battle of Carnival and Lent by painter Pieter Brueghel

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