A Tudor Christmas
A Tudor Christmas

Author: Alison Weir

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2018-10-04

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 147355442X

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Christmas in Tudor times was a period of feasting, revelry and merrymaking ‘to drive the cold winter away’. A carnival atmosphere presided at court, with a twelve-day-long festival of entertainments, pageants, theatre productions and ‘disguisings’, when even the king and queen dressed up in costume to fool their courtiers. Throughout the festive season, all ranks of subjects were freed for a short time from everyday cares to indulge in eating, drinking, dancing and game-playing. We might assume that our modern Christmas owes much to the Victorians. In fact, as Alison Weir and Siobhan Clarke reveal in this fascinating book, many of our favourite Christmas traditions date back much further. Carol-singing, present-giving, mulled wine and mince pies were all just as popular in Tudor times, and even Father Christmas and roast turkey dinners have their origins in this period. The festival was so beloved by English people that Christmas traditions survived remarkably unchanged in this age of tumultuous religious upheaval. Beautifully illustrated with original line drawings throughout, this enchanting compendium will fascinate anyone with an interest in Tudor life – and anyone who loves Christmas.

Take joy
Take joy

Author: T.Tudor

Publisher: Рипол Классик

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 5872440340

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A Very Tudor Christmas
A Very Tudor Christmas

Author: Amanda McCabe

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1460322169

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England, 1571 A brief but passionate flirtation with the dashing Sir Robert Erroll had Margaret Clifford dreaming they would be wed—until Robert left for the continent without a word, breaking her heart. Robert never forgot Meg, or gave up hope that she would wait for him to make his fortune. But after three years abroad, he has returned to court to discover a cold, distant woman in place of the innocent maiden he left behind. Yet Robert can sense the desire that still burns within her. And when a snowstorm forces them to take refuge for the night, he is determined, come Christmas morn, to have melted the ice that has built up around Meg's heart….

Tudor Christmas Tidings
Tudor Christmas Tidings

Author: Blythe Gifford

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2020-10-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1488065950

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Make Merry at Court …with three Tudor Christmas stories!In Blythe Gifford’s Christmas at Court, Sir John Talbot and Lady Alice’s secret betrothal must wait until Henry Tudor claims the throne. Next in Secrets of the Queen’s Lady by Jenni Fletcher, the lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves is unexpectedly reunited with a handsome—younger—diplomat at the palace’s festivities! And in His Mistletoe Lady by Amanda McCabe, Catherine seeks help from a mysterious Spaniard to free her father in time for Christmas! “A romantic, well-researched treat of a novel” —All About Romance on Rumors at Court by Blythe Gifford “This book was another example of how books are truly magic” —The Blossom Twins on An Unconventional Countess by Jenni Fletcher “Amanda McCabe is a sterling storyteller” —Fresh Fiction on Secrets of a Wallflower by Amanda McCabe

The Dolls' Christmas
The Dolls' Christmas

Author: Tasha Tudor

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-09-18

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1442471700

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Christmas is a special time at Pumpkin House, where two dolls named Sethany Ann and Nicey Melinda live. Every Christmas they invite their friends to join them for an elegant dinner party and a marionette show. The dolls have fun getting ready for their party: They send out invitations to their guests by Sparrow Post, decorate their very own Christmas tree with silver nutmegs and golden pears, and prepare doll-size cookies and other treats for the party. Then at “candlelight-time” on Christmas Day the guests begin to arrive, and the evening isn’t over until the last carol has been sung around the tree. Tasha Tudor’s delightful tale captures all the charm and magic of an old-fashioned Christmas shared with your dearest friends. Beautifully illustrated in nostalgic watercolor paintings, this eBook with audio is sure to be treasured.

Corgiville Fair
Corgiville Fair

Author: Tasha Tudor

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 1998-04-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780316853125

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In Corgiville, as in many small towns all over America, the biggest event of the year is the fair. And the most exciting thing at the Corgiville Fair is the goat race! Caleb Corgi has spent moths training his goat, Josephine, for the big event. But Edgar Tomcat's goat is fast, too, and Caleb knows that Edgar is not above indulging in some dirty tricks in order to win. The sights, smells, and all the fun and excitement of a typical small-town fair are captured with humor and affection in Tasha' Tudor's text and marvelously detailed watercolor paintings.

Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors (New Edition)
Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors (New Edition)

Author: Terry Deary

Publisher: Scholastic UK

Published: 2016-05-05

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1407161954

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Readers can discover all the foul facts about the TERRIFYING TUDORS, including who invited Queen Elizabeth I to see his brand-new toilet and how to catch jail fever if you've never been to prison. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Food and Feast in Tudor England
Food and Feast in Tudor England

Author: Alison Sim

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2005-04-28

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0752495429

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Chapters cover food and society in the sixteenth century, kitchens and cooking, what people drank, food and health (including Tudor ideas on healthy eating), setting the table and table manners, feasting and banquets. Alison Sim shows that dining habits in the sixteenth century were not the same as those of the Middle Ages and that Tudor dining, at least for the wealthier section of the population, was much more sophisticated than it is generally given credit for.

Pleasures and Pastimes in Tudor England
Pleasures and Pastimes in Tudor England

Author: Alison Sim

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2011-11-08

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0752475789

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How did the Tudors enjoy themselves? For the men and women of Tudor England there was, just as there is today, more to life than work. Four hundred years before the invention of television and radio, they did not lead boring or mundane lives. Indeed, in many ways the richness of Tudor entertainment shames us. While continuing the medieval tradition of tournament and pageantry, the Tudors also increasingly read and attended the theatre. Dancing and music were also popular, and were considered just as important as hunting and fighting for an ambitious Tudor's social skills. Church festivals provided the perfect excuse for revelry, and christenings and weddings were, as they are today, great social occasions. Here, Alison Sim explores the full range of entertainments enjoyed at that time covering everything from card games and bear baiting to interior design.

Women's Lives in the Tudor Era
Women's Lives in the Tudor Era

Author: Amy McElroy

Publisher: Pen and Sword History

Published: 2024-05-16

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1399042025

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Women in the Tudor age are often overshadowed by their male counterparts. Even those of royalty were deemed inferior to males. while women may have been classed as the inferior gender, women played a vital role in Tudor society. As daughters, mothers and wives they were expected to be obedient to the man of the household, but how effective would those households be without the influence of women? Many opportunities including much formal education and professions were closed to women, their early years spent imitating their mothers before learning to run a household in preparation for marriage. Once married their responsibilities would vary greatly according to their social status and rank. Widowhood left some in vulnerable conditions while for others it enabled them to make a life for themselves and become independent in a largely patriarchal society. Women’s Lives in the Tudor Era aims to look at the roles of women across all backgrounds and how expectations of them differed during the various stages of life.