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A Norse Christmas
Norway, 25th of december, 1203
...it's freezing for days, but there's not much snow yet. That's what the pastor hoped for. Without all the snow, more people will come to the church service to celebrate the birth of Jesus. So all is arranged, a nativity scene and fire is lit so it becomes more warm and welcoming in the Stave Church. Now it's just waiting for more people to come and join before starting...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcdenbesten/sets/72157628537963321/with/6559356315/
Submitted by: Ecclesiastes
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A Warm Welcome
The dwarves arrive at Laketown where the interrupt the festivities of the people there who are celebrating Yule.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=491270
Submitted by: Blego7
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Candlemas
Candlemas or Purification of the Virgin Mary occurs on February 2nd of the old Julian calendar. On this day the women traditionally would proceed to the local church carrying lighted candles, as a sign of the Virgin Mary reentering the church after the birth of Jesus.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sasklegousers/sets/72157628551731067/with/6564910441/
Submitted by: Dodge
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Easter Feast at St. Thomas Church
After the Easter church service, the congregation is getting ready to feast at the Church of St. Thomas, which is located on the confluence of two rivers.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eklund-1/sets/72157628612202099/with/6590908183/
Submitted by: Eklund
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Equinox
“Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.” - Samuel Pepys
After the death of their king, the Vikingr had no reason for invasion. They very nearly continued their raid to recoup their losses, but the English took advantage of the lull brought by the messenger- not to turn the tide of battle, but to offer freely that which the Vikingr would otherwise take by force.
The Vikingr, despite their reputation, did not thirst for blood and battle. They too had taken losses, and accepted the offer readily, though cautiously. The feast of Michaelmas to celebrate the autumnal equinox was but a few days away, and true to their word, the English brought forth food and drink in fellowship- and in the end, both viking and englishman treated each other like old friends, and were merry.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadowviking/sets/72157628491409801/
Submitted by: Shadowviking
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Feast of St. Stephen and the Wren Boys
Every year during the Christmas season the king holds a feast for his court and his people. During the feast the Wren Boys come through singing and dancing while asking for a gift. Per tradition the king gives them some food and some coin.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30165733@N02/sets/72157628546777689/
Submitted by: legokilt
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Leanardo's Horse
Milan Italy, 1483. The Duke of Milan, Ludivico il Moro has commissioned a great bronze horse to be cast in his honor. The artist, Leonardo DaVinci, is ready to unveil the masterpiece...Or at least a clay model. The Duke has Invited all the nobility of Milan to witness this event!
Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo%27s_horse
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=492164
Submitted by: friskywhiskers
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May Day
It's May Day in the Everspring Glade, and the residents of the local town are celebrating with a May Pole, a feast, and the May Queen Procession. Unfortunately for the May Queen , the event doesn't end well for her. The most lovely lady in the land, she was taken against her will for the celebrations. Luckily for her, a dashing rogue is at the ready to save the day.
Features a breakable feast table and spinning maypole dancers.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yedda_2000/sets/72157628658574205/with/6610454841/
Submitted by: yedda_2000
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Parade of the Guild of saint Luke
Every year, the guild of artists and craftsmen organises a great parade, to celebrate the holiday of their patron saint Luke. The parade opens with the model of a ship being carried around.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=492692
Submitted by: Athalus
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St. George's Day
A play on the holiday of St. George's Day celebrating the victory of St. George over the dragon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/medieval_guy/sets/72157628457722491/with/6526819555/
Submitted by: Medieval Guy
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St. Lucia's Day
Celebrating the winter tradition of St. Lucia's Day.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=492374
Submitted by: dezertduck
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The Michaelmas Treaty
part 2 of my Bear Claw Clan storyline.
After returning from his trip to San Kastel, The Crown King called a meeting with Gorang, leader of the Bear Claw Clan. They met before the annual Michaelmas celebration and agree to a peace treaty between their people. The King then offered Gorang free reign over all others in the realm under the protection of the Crown. With this new treaty, the King hopes that the Bear Claw Clan can weaken the new factions without risking his own men.
After the treaty was signed, the celebration kicked into high gear. The Crown men enjoyed the entertainment, although it seemed a bit foolish and wasteful to Gorang and his advisor.
For those who do not know this holiday, which included me until a few days ago, here is the description from MedievalTimesNet.com: Michaelmas or Feast of St. Michael the Archangel occurs on September 29th this feast was held at the end of the harvest and agricultural season. It is also the day on which all rents, monies owed and accounts outstanding were paid. At this feast there are the appearances of the "horn dancers" which were a troupe of men wearing or carrying sets of deer antlers who would dance accompanied by drums and pipes. This tradition traces back to the ancient custom of celebrating the hunt.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31157752@N04/sets/72157628552146367/
Submitted by: shmails
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