TCI Chapter 3 Lesson 7 - Holidays
What was almost everyday of the year connected to?
Almost everyday of the year was connected to a Christian saint, an event in the life of Jesus, or an important religious idea
What were most of the festivals that Medieval Europeans celebrated connected to?
They were usually connected to the Church
What does the word holiday come from?
"Holy Day"
During the Medieval Ages how long did Christmas celebrations last?
12 days
What was Easter a day of, for medieval Christians?
It was a day of church services, feasting, and games. Often the games involved eggs, a symbol of new life.
What do Christians celebrate on Easter?
They celebrate the Resurrection. In Christian belief, the Resurrection is Christ's rising from the dead.
What were some of the ways in which people celebrated religious holidays?
People celebrated religious holidays by dancing to music and eating at big feasts. There were also bonfires, jugglers, acrobats, and dancing bears. Plays could be found outside the Church.
What were the 2 main medieval holidays?
Christmas and Easter
During the Medieval Ages, what did Christians do on Christmas?
They usually went to Church then enjoyed a great feast that was most likely hosted by the manor lord.
