Decor
The centerpiece at the royal table
A boar
What happened with royal leftovers?
They were given to the poor
What was done before/as the boar's head was brought out?
They sang a song (a carol)
What breed of dog did Henry's the 8th keep?
Greyhounds
What should tudors have been doing instead of playing games?
Practicing archery
What would you have to do if people in costumes came to your door
Let them in / play games with them
What decoration do we also use in cooking?
Rosemary (or Bay leaves)
Who was in charge of the fun at court?
The Lord of Miss-rule
Why were spices so expensive/fancy?
They were shipped from all over the world
Why was Catherine if Aragon's gift list blank?
She was banished from court
Why was dressing in masks called "mumming"
They couldnt speak (only say mmm)
What was the most popular gift for Henry the 8th?
Money
When could people start decorating?
Christmas eve
What was the sad carol about?
Child murder!
Along with gold and silver, what was the 3rd expensive ingredient in the candy box?
Sugar
Who gave Henry the 8th a spear (for hunting) in 1532?
Anne Boleyn
On what day were gifts exchanged at court?
January 1st / new years day / 8th day
What job would young boys get in the court's kitchen
Turning the spit
What event happened between the ordering of the church smelling art and it being finished?
The English Reformation (Henry declares himself head of the church and breaks from Rome/Catholicism)
What is mead (drink) alcohol from?
Honey
What pies were "the stars of the savory course?"
Minced pies
Why did Henry's the 8th speed so much on Christmas?
To show a contrast with his father (henry the 7th) who was frugal and unpopular
What biblical event marked the end of the 12 days of Christmas?
The coming of the 3 wise men
Who wrote the carol about love and holly?
The king (Henry the 8th)
What tool did they wrap with Holly?
Spinning wheel
What was the church enforces absence during most of December called?
Advent
What food was served at a banquet?
Sweet food / dessert
Which queen does the host dress as for 12th night?
Anne of Cleves
What is a coffer in charge of?
The king's money
After Henry the 8th, who didn't want Christmas to be fun/silly....
Puritans
Henry the 8th's favourite palace
Hampton Court
What church event started the 12 day holiday?
Midnight Mass
What was the food historian's name?
Annie Grey
In what year did Henry's the 8th become king?
1509
What ingredient was the difference between beer and ale?
Hops
On what feast day did the tenants exchange gifts with their lord/Noble?
St. Stephens' day