by Alison Weir
First published 2018
Dive into the glittering, costumed revelry of Tudor England's yuletide festivities. Alison Weir reveals how many of our modern Christmas traditions - from carols to roast turkey - first took root centuries ago. Amid the twelve-day feasts and disguised revelry, the royal court glittered with pageantry, while commoners indulged in boisterous games and drinking. This enchanting portrait illuminates the surprisingly familiar origins of our holiday cheer.
Genres: christmas, historical, historical-fiction, non-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, cozy, emotional
Tropes: cultural-traditions, historical-setting
Setting: Tudor England
Period: Centuries Ago
192 pages · Hardcover · Jonathan Cape