Once again the time of various mid-winter festivals pervade the place.
During the reign of Henry VIII, Father Christmas was pictured as a large man in green or scarlet robes lined with fur. He typified the spirit of good cheer at Christmas, bringing peace, joy, good food and wine and revelry. As England no longer kept the feast day of Saint Nicholas on 6 December, the Father Christmas celebration was moved to 25 December to coincide with Christmas Day.
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Explore 27th December 2015 #112
Posted by Tony Shertila on 2015-12-24 07:51:13
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