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Lady Sharon | May 30, 2011
Spinsters and Spinners Wilcume dear Knights and all ye visitors to Camelot. On this day we shall learn about the great spinners and spinsters of Camelot. In Medieval times the people mostly wore simple clothes made of wool. The peasants would often shear their own sheep and then wash the fleece. They then would […]
Lady Sharon | April 29, 2011
The Betrothal of a Woman in Medieval Times – Historical Documents 101 The Betrothal of a Woman 975-1030 How a Man Shall Betroth a Maiden, and What Agreement There Ought to Be. 1. If a man wishes to betroth a maiden or a widow, and it so pleases her and her kinsmen, then it is […]
Lady Sharon | March 30, 2011
Medieval Life 105 – Great Fairs Great Fairs in the Middle Ages Seasonal fairs, markets and festivals offered a much needed respite from the daily workload of the peasants and town dwellers. Fairs grew out of religious festivals which came from "holy days". Merchants would come from all over Europe to buy and sell during […]
Lady Sharon | January 6, 2008
Medieval England Part 5 Christmas celebrations became very festive after 1066 in Medieval England. A touch of comedy was even added to the sermons and parishioners could don masks and costumes. They still remained devout in many ways but added much mirth to the tradition. Gambling was a big part of the festivities. Carols […]
Lady Sharon | January 6, 2008
Winter Solstice Festivals and Christmas Part 4 As the Romans invaded other parts of the world, they also brought Christianity. In northern western Europe, the Germanic and Celtic people incorporated their own solstice rituals into the celebration of Christmas. In December, they celebrated the Julmond festival with wheat representing life triumphing over death. Invocation […]
Lady Sharon | January 5, 2008
Saturnalia and Winter Solstice Festivals Part 3 The Roman celebration Saturnalia was observed from Dec 17-24. This celebrated Saturn’s triumph over Jupiter. Apparently Saturn’s reign had heralded the Golden Age in Rome. Saturn later lost out to Jupiter. It was believed that during Saturnalia, Saturn, the god of agriculture, would return to relive the Golden […]
Lady Sharon | January 5, 2008
Early Days of Christianity Part 2 In 350, Pope Julius I declared December 25th the official date of Christ’s birthday. In 529, Emperor Justinian declared Christmas a civic holiday. In 542, Justinian also established throughout the Eastern Empire the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to Jewish law, a mother […]
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A “Songbird” Eva Cassidy doth Sing from “Fields of Gold” in thy Kingdom
Amazing Grace on The Trail of Tears (Cherokee)
Elvis and Lisa Marie Sing "In the Ghetto" and "Don't Cry Daddy"
Don’t Give Up – Because you are loved – Josh Groban Doth Sing for Thee
Loreena McKennitt sings through the Mists of Avalon
K’naan’s Wavin’ Flag Anthem “When I Get Older I Will Be Stronger”
