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History of the Festive Season from Pagan to Reformation

Course code: 120848

Course category: Adult Education Saturdays

Course Topic: History, Literature and Writing

Hours: 10.30am - 1.30pm

Start date: 3rd December 2011

Tutor: Sarah Tobias

Course duration: 1 day

Course venue: City College Main Campus

Course topic: History, Literature and Writing

Course content:
Christmas customs, revealing origins of familiar traditions, such as Father Christmas, who evolved from various spirits and gods, significance of greenery, Pagan festivals, Saturnalia, Winter Solstice and Roman feastings, contrasted with the Christian religious festival and scientific explanations of the Wise Men/Three Kings following a star and what the three gifts signified. We also view grand feastings and celebrations of Medieval and Elizabethan times.

Christmas fell out of favour with Cromwell during the Civil War and we look at what happened after during the Reformation.

An enlightening and entertaining festive morning.

Fees for your course: £16

Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.